The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
106(2), P. e602 - e614
Published: Oct. 21, 2020
Abstract
Context
and
Objective
COVID-19
has
become
the
most
relevant
medical
issue
globally.
Despite
several
studies
that
have
investigated
clinical
characteristics
of
patients,
no
data
been
reported
on
prevalence
vertebral
fractures
(VFs).
Since
VFs
may
influence
cardiorespiratory
function
disease
outcomes,
aim
this
study
was
to
assess
impact
in
COVID-19.
Design
Patients
This
a
retrospective
cohort
performed
at
San
Raffaele
Hospital,
tertiary
health
care
hospital
Italy.
We
included
patients
for
whom
lateral
chest
x-rays
emergency
department
were
available.
detected
using
semiquantitative
evaluation
shape
x-rays.
Results
A
total
114
thoracic
41
(36%).
with
older
more
frequently
affected
by
hypertension
coronary
artery
(P
<
0.001,
P
=
0.007,
0.034;
respectively).
Thirty-six
(88%)
VFs+
group
compared
54
(74%)
VFs−
hospitalized
0.08).
required
noninvasive
mechanical
ventilation
those
without
0.02).
Mortality
22%
10%
0.07).
In
particular,
mortality
higher
severe
moderate
mild
0.04).
Conclusions
integrate
risk
being
useful
easy
measure
marker
fragility
poor
prognosis.
suggest
morphometric
should
be
all
suspected
undergoing
British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
54(16), P. 949 - 959
Published: May 31, 2020
The
highly
infectious
and
pathogenic
novel
coronavirus
(CoV),
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
(SARS)-CoV-2,
has
emerged
causing
a
global
pandemic.
Although
COVID-19
predominantly
affects
the
system,
evidence
indicates
multisystem
disease
which
is
frequently
often
results
in
death.
Long-term
sequelae
of
are
unknown,
but
from
previous
CoV
outbreaks
demonstrates
impaired
pulmonary
physical
function,
reduced
quality
life
emotional
distress.
Many
survivors
who
require
critical
care
may
develop
psychological,
cognitive
impairments.
There
clear
need
for
guidance
on
rehabilitation
survivors.
This
consensus
statement
was
developed
by
an
expert
panel
fields
rehabilitation,
sport
exercise
medicine
(SEM),
rheumatology,
psychiatry,
general
practice,
psychology
specialist
pain,
working
at
Defence
Medical
Rehabilitation
Centre,
Stanford
Hall,
UK.
Seven
teams
appraised
following
domains
relating
to
requirements:
pulmonary,
cardiac,
SEM,
musculoskeletal,
neurorehabilitation
medical.
A
chair
combined
recommendations
generated
within
teams.
writing
committee
prepared
accordance
with
appraisal
guidelines
research
evaluation
criteria,
grading
all
levels
evidence.
Authors
scored
their
level
agreement
each
recommendation
scale
0–10.
Substantial
(range
7.5–10)
reached
36
chaired
meeting
that
attended
authors.
provides
overarching
framework
assimilating
likely
requirements
multidisciplinary
post
illness,
target
population
active
individuals,
including
military
personnel
athletes.
European Journal of Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
185(4), P. G43 - G67
Published: July 23, 2021
Graves'
orbitopathy
(GO)
is
the
main
extrathyroidal
manifestation
of
disease
(GD).
Choice
treatment
should
be
based
on
assessment
clinical
activity
and
severity
GO.
Early
referral
to
specialized
centers
fundamental
for
most
patients
with
Risk
factors
include
smoking,
thyroid
dysfunction,
high
serum
level
thyrotropin
receptor
antibodies,
radioactive
iodine
(RAI)
treatment,
hypercholesterolemia.
In
mild
active
GO,
control
risk
factors,
local
treatments,
selenium
(selenium-deficient
areas)
are
usually
sufficient;
if
RAI
selected
manage
GD,
low-dose
oral
prednisone
prophylaxis
needed,
especially
coexist.
For
both
moderate-to-severe
sight-threatening
antithyroid
drugs
preferred
when
managing
hyperthyroidism.
GO
i.v.
glucocorticoids
more
effective
better
tolerated
than
glucocorticoids.
Based
current
evidence
efficacy/safety
profile,
costs
reimbursement,
drug
availability,
long-term
effectiveness,
patient
choice
after
extensive
counseling,
a
combination
methylprednisolone
mycophenolate
sodium
recommended
as
first-line
treatment.
A
cumulative
dose
4.5
g
in
12
weekly
infusions
optimal
regimen.
Alternatively,
higher
doses
not
exceeding
8
can
used
monotherapy
severe
cases
constant/inconstant
diplopia.
Second-line
treatments
(a)
second
course
(7.5
g)
subsequent
careful
ophthalmic
biochemical
evaluation,
(b)
prednisone/prednisolone
combined
either
cyclosporine
or
azathioprine;
(c)
orbital
radiotherapy
glucocorticoids,
(d)
teprotumumab;
(e)
rituximab
(f)
tocilizumab.
Sight-threatening
treated
several
single
per
week
and,
unresponsive,
urgent
decompression.
Rehabilitative
surgery
(orbital
decompression,
squint,
eyelid
surgery)
indicated
inactive
residual
manifestations.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
105(8), P. 2752 - 2761
Published: May 31, 2020
Abstract
Background
The
SARS-CoV-2
outbreak
poses
a
challenge
to
health
care
systems
due
its
high
complication
rates
in
patients
with
cardiometabolic
diseases.
Here,
we
identify
risk
factors
and
propose
clinical
score
predict
COVID-19
lethality,
including
specific
for
diabetes
obesity,
role
improving
prediction.
Methods
We
obtained
data
of
confirmed
negative
cases
their
demographic
characteristics
from
the
General
Directorate
Epidemiology
Mexican
Ministry
Health.
investigated
associated
positivity
mortality
explored
impact
obesity
on
modifying
COVID-19-related
lethality.
Finally,
built
Results
Among
177
133
subjects
at
time
writing
this
report
(May
18,
2020),
observed
51
633
5,332
deaths.
Risk
lethality
include
early-onset
diabetes,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
advanced
age,
hypertension,
immunosuppression,
kidney
disease
(CKD);
that
mediates
49.5%
effect
Early-onset
conferred
an
increased
hospitalization
intensive
unit
admission
intubation.
Our
predictive
included
age
≥
65
years,
<
40
CKD,
immunosuppression
significantly
discriminates
lethal
non-lethal
(C-statistic
=
0.823).
Conclusions
mechanistic
approach
evaluate
complications
attributable
COVID-19,
considering
Mexico.
offers
tool
quick
determination
high-risk
susceptibility
first-contact
scenario.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Jan. 15, 2021
COVID-19
is
a
rapidly
growing
pandemic
with
its
first
case
identified
during
December
2019
in
Wuhan,
Hubei
Province,
China.
Due
to
the
rampant
rise
number
of
cases
China
and
globally,
WHO
declared
as
on
11th
March
2020.
The
disease
transmitted
via
respiratory
droplets
infected
patients
coughing
or
sneezing
affects
primarily
lung
parenchyma.
spectrum
clinical
manifestations
can
be
seen
ranging
from
asymptomatic
infections
severe
resulting
mortality.
Although
involvement
most
common
patients,
virus
affect
other
organ
systems
well.
systemic
inflammation
induced
by
along
multisystem
expression
Angiotensin
Converting
Enzyme
2
(ACE2),
receptor
which
allows
viral
entry
into
cells,
explains
manifestation
extra-pulmonary
symptoms
affecting
gastrointestinal,
cardiovascular,
hematological,
renal,
musculoskeletal,
endocrine
system.
Here,
we
have
reviewed
extensive
literature
available
about
various
presentations
based
system
involved
well
presentation
specific
population
including
children,
pregnant
women,
immunocompromised
patients.
We
also
briefly
discussed
Multisystemic
Inflammatory
Syndrome
occurring
children
adults
COVID-19.
Understanding
help
clinicians
diagnose
an
early
stage
ensure
appropriate
measures
undertaken
order
prevent
further
spread
disease.
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 495 - 507
Published: July 9, 2020
COVID-19
infection
has
tremendously
impacted
our
daily
clinical
practice
as
well
social
living
organization.
Virtually
all
organs
and
biological
systems
suffer
from
this
new
coronavirus
infection,
either
because
the
virus
targets
directly
specific
tissues
or
of
indirect
effects.
Endocrine
diseases
are
not
an
exception
some
endocrine
at
risk
direct
lesion
by
COVID-19.
Although
there
is
still
no
evidence
higher
predisposition
to
contract
in
patients
with
diabetes
and/or
obesity,
coexistence
these
conditions
contributes
a
worse
prognosis
both
confer
impaired
immunologic
system.
Cytokines
storm
can
be
amplified
two
latter
thereby
leading
multisystemic
failure
death.
Glycaemic
control
been
demonstrated
crucial
avoiding
long
hospital
stays,
ICU
requirement
also
prevention
excessive
mortality.
treatment
modifications
consequence
required
proactive
manner,
order
avoid
decompensation
eventual
admission.
This
case
adrenal
insufficiency
which
prompt
increase
insulin
dosage
substitutive
steroids
through
adoption
sick
day's
rules
should
warranted,
easy
contact
health
care
provider
telematic
different
modalities.
New
possible
endocrinological
have
recently
described
warrant
full
study
next
future.
Clinical Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
40(4), P. 2420 - 2426
Published: Oct. 30, 2020
Background
&
aimsCoronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
may
associate
with
clinical
manifestations,
ranging
from
alterations
in
smell
and
taste
to
severe
respiratory
distress
requiring
intensive
care,
that
might
weight
loss
malnutrition.
We
aimed
assess
the
incidence
of
unintentional
malnutrition
COVID-19
survivors.MethodsIn
this
post-hoc
analysis
a
prospective
observational
cohort
study,
we
enrolled
all
adult
(age
≥18
years)
patients
confirmed
diagnosis
who
had
been
discharged
home
either
medical
ward
or
Emergency
Department
San
Raffaele
University
Hospital,
were
re-evaluated
after
remission
at
Outpatient
Follow-Up
Clinic
same
Institution
April
7,
2020,
May
11,
2020.
Demographic,
anthropometric,
biochemical
parameters
upon
admission
prospectively
collected.
At
follow-up,
anthropometrics,
mini
nutritional
assessment
screening
visual
analogue
scale
for
appetite
assessed.ResultsA
total
213
included
(33%
females,
median
age
59.0
[49.5–67.9]
years,
70%
overweight/obese
initial
assessment,
73%
hospitalised).
Sixty-one
(29%
total,
31%
hospitalised
vs.
21%
managed
home,
p
=
0.14)
lost
>5%
body
(median
6.5
[5.0–9.0]
kg,
8.1
[6.1–10.9]%).
Patients
greater
systemic
inflammation
(C-reactive
protein
62.9
[29.0–129.5]
vs.48.7
[16.1–96.3]
mg/dL;
0.02),
impaired
renal
function
(23.7%
8.7%
patients;
0.003)
longer
duration
(32
[27–41]
24
[21–30]
days;
0.047)
as
compared
those
did
not
lose
weight.
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis,
only
independently
predicted
(OR
1.05
[1.01–1.10]
0.022).ConclusionsCOVID-19
negatively
impact
status.
In
patients,
evaluation,
counselling
treatment
should
be
implemented
throughout
course
disease,
remission.Clinicaltrials.gov
registrationNCT04318366.
Obesity,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
28(9), P. 1600 - 1605
Published: May 28, 2020
The
clinical
manifestations
of
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
run
from
asymptomatic
to
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome.
Older
age
and
comorbidities
are
associated
more
disease.
A
role
obesity
is
suspected.Patients
hospitalized
in
the
medical
COVID-19
ward
with
syndrome
2-related
pneumonia
were
enrolled.
primary
outcome
study
was
assess
relationship
between
severity
classes
according
BMI.A
total
92
patients
(61.9%
males;
70.5
[13.3]
years)
Patients
overweight
younger
than
normal
weight
(68.0
[12.6]
67.0
years
vs.
76.1
[13.0]
years,
P
<
0.01).
higher
need
for
assisted
ventilation
beyond
pure
oxygen
support
(invasive
mechanical
or
noninvasive
ventilation)
a
admission
intensive
semi-intensive
care
units
observed
(P
0.01
0.05,
respectively)
even
after
adjusting
sex,
age,
0.05
0.001,
when
dementia
advanced
cancer
removed
analysis
0.05).Patients
admitted
pneumonia,
despite
their
required
frequently
access
patients.
International Journal of Obesity,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
45(5), P. 998 - 1016
Published: Feb. 26, 2021
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
obesity
is
associated
with
the
severity
of
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19).
We
reviewed
clinical
to
clarify
relationship
COVID-19
severity,
comorbidities,
and
discussing
possible
mechanisms.
The
electronic
databases,
including
Web
Science,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
were
searched
all
conducted
on
reviewed.
All
independently
screened
by
reviewers
based
their
titles
abstracts.
Forty
relevant
articles
selected,
full
texts
Obesity
affects
respiratory
immune
systems
through
various
Cytokine
adipokine
secretion
from
adipose
tissue
leads
a
pro-inflammatory
state
in
obese
patients,
predisposing
them
thrombosis,
incoordination
innate
adaptive
responses,
inadequate
antibody
response,
cytokine
storm.
Obese
patients
had
longer
virus
shedding.
other
comorbidities
such
as
hypertension,
cardiovascular
diseases,
diabetes
mellitus,
vitamin
D
deficiency.
Hospitalization,
intensive
care
unit
admission,
mechanical
ventilation,
even
mortality
higher
than
normal-weight
patients.
could
alter
direction
severe
symptoms
younger
individuals.
Reduced
physical
activity,
unhealthy
eating
habits
and,
more
stress
fear
experienced
during
pandemic
may
result
weight
gain
obesity.
should
be
considered
an
independent
risk
factor
for
COVID-19.
Paying
attention
preventing
infection
early
levels
crucial
this
pandemic.