ESPE Abstracts

Results: During the years of this study, the prevalence of NB reported as suspected with CH was 1:1220 NB, showing a stable trend on the linear tendency analysis; when adjusted for cases with confirmed high values of TSH in umbilical cord measurement, the prevalence is 1:3041 NB. Regarding the demographic data of the patients analyzed, it was found 54% were men and 46% women. Of the total CH cases with a reported weight, 20% weighted less ...

Background: It is widely assumed that short stature can result in psychological, social, and physical problems. The validity and efficacy of GH in management of short stature is still debated.Aims: This study aimed to i) estimate the prevalence of short stature in preschool children (4–6 years), and determine the final diagnosis of abnormality based on different investigations, and ii) assess the impact of intervention for short stature among presch...

Background: According to the World Health Organization, the social determinants of health, the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and work – significantly influences on health. The CAF Foundation, the Endocrinology Scientific Center and the Institute for Family Health under the Alfa-Endo Program studied prevalence of some social determinants in families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Objective and hypotheses: Investigate soci...

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes has a major impact on not only the person diagnosed, but also their families/carers. Diabetes control is affected by many factors. Our diabetes patient cohort has a very high level of social burden which we feel impacts significantly on the management of their diabetes.Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all young people supported by the Evelina London Children’s Hospital diabetes team in 2017 looking at a...