[Effect of subclinical hypothyroidism treatment on selected cardiovascular parameters].

Unlabelled: The impact of subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) on the cardiovascular system has not been well determined. Due to contradictory views on clinical consequences of SH there is no clear opinion on the indications for treatment of this disorder. The aim of study was to analyse the L-thyroxin therapy effect on normalization of cardiac irregularities in patients with SH observed in physical, electrocardiographic (at rest and 24-hour) and echocardiographic examinations.

[The incidence of hypothyroidism symptoms and risk factors for cardiovascular events in subclinical hypothyroidism].

Unlabelled: The clinical significance of subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has not been determined. There are different opinions with regard to symptoms and clinical consequences of SH as well as effectiveness of treatment. Aim of study was the analysis of incidence of hypothyroidism symptoms and selected cardiovascular risk factors in patients with SH in comparison to euthyroid individuals and the evaluation of the effect of treatment of SH on the above parameters.

Usefulness of PTH measurements in FNAB washouts in the identification of pathological parathyroids--analysis of the factors that influence the effectiveness of this method.

Introduction: The aim of this investigation was to assess the usefulness of the measurement of PTH concentration in the material obtained during FNAB (PTH-FNAB) in the identification of pathological parathyroids in patients with frequently coexisting thyroid abnormalities (nodular goitre, chronic thyroiditis, previous thyroidectomy). Additionally, the influence of the size of goitre, parathyroid localisation and size on the results of PTH-FNAB measurement was examined.

Material And Methods: Fifty patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and sonographically detected focal lesion that was suggestive of parathyroid gland were included in this study.

Long-term impact of vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) on plasma concentration of leptin, soluble leptin receptor, ghrelin, omentin-1, obestatin, and retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) in patients with severe obesity.

Restrictive type bariatric surgery is an effective therapeutic approach that decreases overall mortality in patients with severe obesity. Several new cytokines, including adipocytokines that control energy metabolism, have been discovered recently, but their role in obesity is not fully recognized. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), one of restrictive type bariatric surgery, on peripheral blood concentrations of some adipocytokines and hormones involved in the control of food intake and energy turnover.