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Fifth Documented Case of Graves Disease Linked With COVID-19 …
WEBA case report and literature review found at least 5 medically confirmed cases of Graves disease following vaccination for COVID-19, according to a report published in Frontiers in Public Health. Researchers from The University of Hong Kong reported a case of Graves disease which occurred in a patient following vaccination for COVID-19.
The Growing Problem of Peripheral Neuropathy in Prediabetes
WEBJul 2, 2015 · The researchers found that the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy was 29% in adults with normal glycemia, as compared with 49% in adults with prediabetes and 50% in adults with new-onset diabetes. For the study, the researchers defined peripheral neuropathy using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) scores (>2).
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
WEBJun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...
Thyroid Hormone Resistance - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Etiology & Risk Factors for Thyroid Hormone Resistance. Impaired sensitivity is due to mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor. Thyroid hormone levels are determined by the concentrations of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), secreted by the hypothalamus, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary …
Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Thyroid Disorders Explored
WEBNov 11, 2021 · Lower serum vitamin D levels are found in people with autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD), Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), hypothyroidism (HD) and Graves disease (GD), but researchers considered the link to GD significant only in people aged 40 years and older. The researchers’ findings were recently published in BMC Endocrine …
Improvements in Insulin Resistance With Semaglutide Primarily a …
WEBApr 16, 2019 · Treatment with semaglutide, a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, consistently reduced body weight and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes, with improvements in insulin resistance being positively associated with weight loss, according to study results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & …
Hypercalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Hypercalcemia Causes & Presentation. Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the laboratory or hypercalcemia workup. Patients typically present …
Study Examines Malignancy Rates for Thyroid Nodule Bethesda …
WEBApr 23, 2020 · Malignancy rates for Bethesda category III and IV thyroid nodules that require surgery are approximately 25% and 27.6%, respectively, according to the results of a retrospective study published in BMC Endocrine Disorders.. Although fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is widely used to determine the risk for malignancy in thyroid …
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