Aim: We report the case of a patient who had a malignant insulinoma as the first presentation of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). Case Presentation: A 54-year-old male patient has reported palpitations, tremor, weight loss (approximately 20 kg) and seizures for one yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2020/v3i114
We evaluated oxidative stress (OS) and DNA damage in acromegaly patients in a follow-up study at a public tertiary health service. Acromegaly patients in follow up at a public tertiary health service from 2012 to 2013 were enrolled in this study. Healthy volunteers were selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2020/v3i113
Pregnancy is considered as a most beautiful event in a woman’s life. It’s the time of transformation of a woman into mother which is mostly dependent on hormonal influence. The word hormone has taken its origin from the Greek word “hormon” which signifies a substance which stimul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2020/v3i112
We describe here the case of a patient with Euglycemic DKA in the setting of SGLT-2 inhibitor use, further evaluation of which led to unmasking of Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus. There have been previous case reports where SGLT-2 inhibitor use has led to unmasking of diabetes mellitus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2020/v3i111
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus results in the state of imbalance in oestrogen and testosterone; more so, females exhibit increased circulating testosterone along with decreased in oestrogen level in diabetes mellitus. It is suggested that, sex hormones are important regulators o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i120
Aims: The purpose of this research was to assess Perceived Risk of Diabetes (PRD) and Self-reported Diabetes Risk Factors (SRDRF) among University of Guyana Students. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive research. Place and Duration of Study: University of Guyana, February-A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i119
Aims: Lipoatrophies can have multiple causes. Insulin lipoatrophies are among the rare causes. We report the case of patient with type 1 diabetes, with an acquired lipoatrophic syndrome. Case Presentation: This was a 19-year-old patient who had been hospitalized in the Diabetolog...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i117
Aims: To assess the knowledge of diabetic patients on the health of their feet and research the factors associated with good knowledge, while providing podiatric advice. Study Design: Descriptive and analytical prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: C Department (Nationa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i118
Obesity has been proposed to affect male fertility both directly and indirectly, by inducing hormonal profiles. Male factor infertility is associated with a higher incidence of obesity. The link between obesity and low testosterone levels is found in men at all ages, even in youn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i116
Désiré Lukelo Nsobani, Oscar Kolnziam Nsutier, Tshiama Claudine, Etswaka Etswaka, Nsamongo Mokoko, Kwetepey Kwete, Ndombi Suale, Chandelier Shungu Luhata & Gédéon Ngiala Bongo·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2019
Diabetes is a real public health problem and a global economic burden that affects every country. Although its management is codified, most people with diabetes are unable to keep follow-up appointments. Thus, compliance with self-care, a concordance between therapeutic prescript...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i15