BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic derangement
in pregnant women. In the women identified to be at high risk of GDM, a 75 g oral glucose …

Methods: A retrospective audit of admissions to two general medical/endocrine wards during
January and February 2016. Database included arterial or venous BG values, PTH, vitamin …

Aim: Patients with thyroid nodules, usually undergo FNA, prior to considering surgery however
the results may not be conclusive. Our aim is to compare the cytology results in patients …

Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus,
which can worsen during rapid fluctuations in glycaemic control. Bariatric surgery can cause …

Aim: Investigation of thyroid nodules usually involves an ultrasound and fine needle aspiration
(FNA); however it could still be challenging to devise a management plan based on these…

Patients with diabetes are prone to peripheral vascular disease. We present the case of an
81 year old female, current smoker who presented to her general practitioner with a 3 day …

Methods After discussion with all members of the multidisciplinary teams and discharge
facilitators, a questionnaire was developed. An audit of all patients discharged from the medical …

Discussion: Hyperthyroidism can manifest in unusual ways such as chest pain, shortness of
breath, altered mental status, as demonstrated in this case. Biochemical abnormalities may …

Discussion: Hepatotoxicity is a rare complication of thionamide therapy. This case highlights
the challenges in management of thyrotoxicosis, particularly in elderly with comorbidities.