In women with polycystic ovary syndrome and normal body mass index, both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and the adiposity indices, visceral adiposity index and lipid accumulation product, are the most sensitive methods to evaluate total body fat and fat accumulation in the central abdominal region. … Read More →
Central fat accumulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome evaluated by different methods
Stratifying hypoechogenicity into 3 degrees improves ultrasound thyroid nodule risk stratification
The analysis of different degrees of hypoechogenicity in thyroid nodules shows that the classification into three grades (mild, moderate, and severe) allows for better differentiation between benign and malignant nodules. The method can avoid unnecessary invasive procedures, in addition to improving efficiency and accuracy in the evaluation of thyroid nodules. … Read More →
Serum magnesium concentrations one day after total thyroidectomy are predictors for calcium replacement
The ability of serum magnesium (Mg) (measured on the first postoperative day; Mg1PO) to predict the need for calcium (Ca) replacement, was assessed in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy (TT). In this group of subjects, serum Mg1PO was identified as the isolated predictor for the need for Ca replacement. … Read More →
Predictive factors for permanent congenital hypothyroidism was shown by a real-life study in Brazil
Congenital hypothyroidism can be permanent (PCH) or transient. A real-life retrospective trial aimed to determine predictive factors for PCH and verify its prevalence changes over time. It discovered the most important PCH predictors are the initial thyroid-stimulating hormone serum (TSH) and the blood spot TSH. … Read More →
Homeostasis model assessment is negatively associated with the clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index in adolescents
The increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents is a health concern. Therefore, a valid and accessible method of assessing insulin resistance in this age group must be developed to monitor its progression and identifying adolescents at risk of developing associated factors. … Read More →
Epidemiology and risk factors of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes in Brazil
Factors associated with hypoglycemia and severe hypoglycemia (SH) in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) in Brazil shows that avoiding high doses of basal insulin and educating individuals about alcohol consumption and its consequence on glycemic control are simple measures that can contribute to reducing SH events. … Read More →
Trabecular bone score and its evolving role in the assessment and management of clinical conditions
Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a noninvasive measure of bone quality. A low TBS indicates degraded bone microarchitecture, predicts osteoporotic fracture, and is partially independent of clinical risk factors and bone mineral density. Today TBS has an evolving role in the assessment and management of several clinical conditions. … Read More →
InsulinAPP application is effective and safe for the management of hyperglycemia on a hospitalist-managed ward
This retrospective study assessed metrics related to inpatient glycemic control using InsulinAPP, an application available for free in Brazil, on the hospitalist-managed ward of a local institution. The results indicated that the InsulinAPP using human insulin formulations was effective and safe for the management of hyperglycemia in this setting. … Read More →
Sarcopenia prevalence did not increase in women undergoing gastric bypass despite weight loss
Women (18-65 years old) who underwent bariatric surgery (BG) ≥ 2 years and reached stable weight ≥ 6 months, were investigated in an observational, cross-sectional study for sarcopenia’s presence. Patients subjected to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass did not show increased sarcopenia prevalence in comparison to non-operated women with obesity, despite the significant weight loss. … Read More →
Impact of semioccluded vocal tract exercises and choral singing in congenital GH deficiency’s subjects
Isolated growth hormone deficiency (IGHD) individuals report normal general quality of life but rate their Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) as low. Voice therapy with semioccluded vocal tract exercises and choral training can markedly improve V-RQOL scores, voice self-assessment and auditory-perceptual analysis in IGHD subjects, although GH replacement therapy is not widely accepted. … Read More →
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