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Hypothyroidism not associated with worse prognosis in COVID-19
Patients with hypothyroidism who develop COVID-19 have a lower mechanical ventilation requirement and are less likely to die in the hospital, as reported in a study.
Hypothyroidism not associated with worse prognosis in COVID-19
23 Jan 2022
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a cardiometabolic risk condition, mainly affects women with benign adrenal tumour and requires regular assessment for hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals a study.
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour
22 Jan 2022
Metabolic syndrome linked to greater COVID-19 severity
Individuals with metabolic syndrome who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a greater risk for more severe COVID-19 disease, including an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and intensive care unit (ICU) admission, a recent prospective study showed.
Metabolic syndrome linked to greater COVID-19 severity
21 Jan 2022
Sex-specific prediction models help estimate pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma risk in diabetes
The risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) appears to be higher among individuals with diabetes than in the general population, as well as in men than women, according to a study. Prediction models built around this finding demonstrate moderate accuracy for pinpointing men at high risk of PDAC, in whom surveillance may be required.
