ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0016.8-8 | Important for Clinical Practice | ESPEYB16

8.8. The Natural History of Adrenal Insufficiency in X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: An International Collaboration

IC Huffnagel , FK Laheji , R Aziz-Bose , NA Tritos , R Marino , GE Linthorst , S Kemp , M Engelen , F Eichler

To read the full abstract: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019; 104(1): 118–126.Primary adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a major clinical manifestation in boys and men with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a progressive neurodegenerative inborn error of metabolism readily diagnosed by detecting elevated plasma very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), in particular the ratios of C26:0/...

ey0018.5-4 | Advances in clinical practice | ESPEYB18

5.4. Children are at a high risk of hypocalcaemia and hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy

de Jong Mechteld , Nounou Hassan , Garcia Virginia Rozalen , Christakis Ioannis , Brain Caroline , Abdel-Aziz Tarek E , Hewitt Richard J , Kurzawinski Tom R

J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Jul;55(7):1260–1264 Abstract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31383578/In brief: Hypoparathyroidism is a common complication after total thyroidectomy and has been reported to occur in 30% to 60% of adult patients. The current study of 106 pediatric patients undergoing total thyroidectomy between 1998–2018 reports that hypoparathyroidism was common, w...

ey0019.13-5 | Improving access to healthcare in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes | ESPEYB19

13.5. Access to insulin products in Pakistan: a national scale cross-sectional survey on prices, availability, and affordability

A Saeed , K Lambojon , H Saeed , Z Saleem , N Anwer , M Majid Aziz , W Ji , W Liu , C Chen , C Yang , Y Fang , Z-U-D Babar

yufang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn Front Pharmacol 2022 13:820621. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.820621Brief Summary: This national cross-sectional survey in Pakistan found poor availability of insulin in the public sector, even for brands manufactured by domestic companies.Access to insulin remains a major issue worldwide in low- and middl...

ey0021.13-11 | Endocrinology | ESPEYB21

13.11. GRADE-ADOLOPMENT of hyperthyroidism treatment guidelines for a Pakistani context

RS Martins , S Nadeem , A Aziz , S Raja , A Pervez , N Islam , A Ahmed , A Sheikh , S Furqan , N Ram , A Rizwan , NA Rizvi , MA Mustafa , SS Aamdani , B Ayub , MQ Masood

Brief Summary: This process study describes the adaptation of previously established clinical practice guidelines for hyperthyroidism to better suit the local healthcare context in Pakistan. Adaptation utilized the GRADE-ADOLOPMENT method.Hyperthyroidism is more prevalent in Pakistan (2.9%) than in the US and Europe. Pakistan faces unique challenges due to its diverse geography, dietary habits, and healthcare financing issues. Local guidelines are needed...

ey0021.2-7 | Artificial Intelligence | ESPEYB21

2.7. Transforming neonatal care with artificial intelligence: challenges, ethical consideration, and opportunities

BA Sullivan , K Beam , ZA Vesoulis , KB Aziz , AN Husain , LA Knake , AG Moreira , TA Hooven , EM Weiss , NR Carr , GT El-Ferzli , RM Patel , KA Simek , AJ Hernandez , JS Barry , RM McAdams

Brief Summary: This paper discusses the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in neonatology for clinical practice and research. The authors highlight the importance of multi-stakeholder involvement, and the need for well designed protocols to not only test outcomes but also to address the ethical issues involved and usability, bias, transparency and acceptability.We have been using AI since the 1950s when automated ECG interpretations became ava...