Background

Narendra Reddy is a Consultant Endocrinologist, Head of Service & a Hon’ Senior Lecturer in University Hospitals of Leicester. Completed Endocrinology Specialist training in Oxford and undertook 'Endocrine determinants of brown fat' research for an MD from University of Warwick. His areas of interest are adrenal, pituitary & electrolyte disorders. He has authored multiple publications in leading journals & is a co-author of National guideline for Pituitary apoplexy management. He has written book chapters; notably is an editor of the Endocrinology chapter of Kumar & Clarke textbook of Medicine. Currently is East Midlands Lead for Clinical Research Network (NIHR) of Metabolism & Endocrinology portfolio, and is involved in management & conduction of clinical research studies. He is also part of the Society for Endocrinology clinical committee and is on the advisory panel for Parathyroid UK.

Scholarship Project/Idea

Improving fluid management in severe hyponatraemia patients using point of care ultrasound (POCUS) investigation

Scholarship Impact

In short – Brilliant! Over the 12 month period from March 2023 to March 2024, I have been able to have dedicated research time within the job plan on Thursdays, which is arguably the main need which is met that led to successful outcomes/running/initiation of multiple research projects.I commenced 4 new NIHR portfolio studies as PI(2 commercial/2 non commercial). Not to mention the support I have received in terms of project proposal writing, office space, small equipment grant writing and funding approval, and support from the NIHR Research Design Service.I successfully completed the POCUS hyponatraemia research project- publication in Clinical Endocrinology journal - Jan 2024

Point of Care Ultrasound is a useful tool to a clinicians assessment in the evaluation of severe hyponatraemia