Glucocorticoid Use, Endocrine Conditions Increase Risk in COVID-19 Infection
Patients taking glucocorticoids are at a high risk if they are infected with SARS-CoV-2, according to an editorial article from the Endocrine Society.
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Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery May Reduce Glycemic Variability Across the Menstrual Cycle
Closed-loop insulin delivery may mitigate potential changes in glycemic control throughout the menstrual cycle.
Lower Insulin Demand Associated With Gluten-Free Diet in Recent-Onset T1D
A gluten-free diet was associated with lower insulin demand and HbA1c in T1D.
Hypothyroidism a Risk Factor for Mortality in Congestive Heart Failure
Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for increased length of hospital stay and mortality in patients with congestive heart failure.
Bone Mineral Density Improved With Intravenous Ibandronate in Osteoporosis
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of intravenous ibandronate on bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis who did not respond to oral bisphosphonates.
MicroRNAs Linked to Increased Cortical Bone Porosity in Postmenopausal Women With History of Fracture
Findings suggest potential pathomechanistic links between miRNAs and cortical porosity. .
Early Life Exposures Affect Bone Density in Young Adulthood
Early life exposures, such as maternal smoking and breastfeeding, may have effects on bone mineral density in young adulthood.
Prevention of Bone Mineral Density Loss Needed in Epilepsy
Researchers conducted a long-term follow-up study to determine whether BMD loss, osteoporosis, and fractures were successfully treated or prevented in an urban population of patients with epilepsy and reduced bone density.
T1D Risk Increased Following Influenza A H1N1 Diagnosis in Children
The 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic has been linked to an increased risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children.
“Less Healthy” Plant Food Diet Associated With CHD Risk
Researchers created 3 plant-based diet indices based on the healthiness of specific foods.
