This document reviews studies that have evaluated adrenal function in patients with COVID-19. It summarizes 4 case reports of new-onset adrenal insufficiency in COVID-19 patients, with 2 cases due to adrenal hemorrhage and 1 due to pituitary apoplexy. A CT study found adrenal infarction in 23% of severe/critical COVID-19 patients. Autopsy studies observed adrenal lesions in 43-46% of COVID-19 deceased. However, adrenal insufficiency is still considered rare and underdiagnosed in COVID-19. More research is needed to better understand adrenal involvement and dysfunction during SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Study of Spectrum of Adrenal Changes Autopsied at J.L.N. Hospital AjmerAI Publications
Background- Adrenal glands are the least studied organ. Aim and Objectives- 1. To analyse gross and microscopic morphology of adrenals in posmortem cases and their correlation if any with the cause of death. 2. To compare the adrenal changes in various layers along with sudden natural death. 3. To compare the adrenal changes in person dying due to debilitated condition like TB, CANCER. 4. To compare the adrenal changes in chronic hypertensive and end stage renal disease. 5. Death in corona pandemic due to COVID-19. 6. Death due to poisoning. Material and Methods- This observational cross section study will be carried out in the department of forensic medicine and toxicology on 100 cases in JLN Medical college and attached hospitals with cooperation from the department of pathology after obtaining due permission from the institutional ethical committee. Conclusion- Adrenal lesion can present in various forms at autopsy. Non-neoplastic Lesions should be given equal importance as neoplastic. An enlarged adrenal does not always indicate malignancy. There are many clinical conditions in which adrenals are affected as secondary phenomenon. Gross and histo-morphological examination of the tissue can diagnose the adrenal lesions with great accuracy and is beneficial for patient’s further survival, in setups where facilities to perform adrenal biopsies are available. Adrenals should be investigated as a part of routine autopsy procedure in all post-mortem cases.
Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari - Fellowship In Orthognathic Surgery - Jubilee Mission Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Thrissur, Kerala - 29th publication iosr jdms 3rd name
Study of Spectrum of Adrenal Changes Autopsied at J.L.N. Hospital AjmerAI Publications
Background- Adrenal glands are the least studied organ. Aim and Objectives- 1. To analyse gross and microscopic morphology of adrenals in posmortem cases and their correlation if any with the cause of death. 2. To compare the adrenal changes in various layers along with sudden natural death. 3. To compare the adrenal changes in person dying due to debilitated condition like TB, CANCER. 4. To compare the adrenal changes in chronic hypertensive and end stage renal disease. 5. Death in corona pandemic due to COVID-19. 6. Death due to poisoning. Material and Methods- This observational cross section study will be carried out in the department of forensic medicine and toxicology on 100 cases in JLN Medical college and attached hospitals with cooperation from the department of pathology after obtaining due permission from the institutional ethical committee. Conclusion- Adrenal lesion can present in various forms at autopsy. Non-neoplastic Lesions should be given equal importance as neoplastic. An enlarged adrenal does not always indicate malignancy. There are many clinical conditions in which adrenals are affected as secondary phenomenon. Gross and histo-morphological examination of the tissue can diagnose the adrenal lesions with great accuracy and is beneficial for patient’s further survival, in setups where facilities to perform adrenal biopsies are available. Adrenals should be investigated as a part of routine autopsy procedure in all post-mortem cases.
Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari - Fellowship In Orthognathic Surgery - Jubilee Mission Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Thrissur, Kerala - 29th publication iosr jdms 3rd name
Clinical and Laboratory Prognostic Factors in Malignant form of Mediterranean...inventionjournals
Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) caused by Rickettsia conorii has become a significant health risk for suffering people and international travelers. In the past, overlooked as a serious disease, at present it is known that MSF was wrongly considered a benign condition. In this report, we present a set of clinical features and laboratory parameters in 55 patients (19 fatalities and 36 survivors) with malignant forms of the disease. The purpose of the study was to outline the prognostic factors of the fatal outcome in patients with malignant MSF. Based on our data, the main prediction factors for mortality in malignant MSF patients were: advanced age, delayed hospital admission, severe concomitant diseases, and failure to start or to complete appropriate antibiotic treatment. Laboratory prognostic factors in fatalities were: leukocytosis with a marked shift to the left; extremely high serum urea and creatinine levels; low levels of fibrinogen and prolongation of thrombin time. The most frequently involved organ systems of malignant cases were: central nervous system 100%, liver 92.72%, kidneys 60%, lungs 58.18%, myocardium 30.9%, and gastrointestinal tract 23.63%. The conducted histopathological investigations revealed lethal complications: encephalitis, brain edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, non-cardiogenic lung swelling, acute myocarditis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagicnecrotizing pancreatitis and acute renal failure
Central Nervous System Histoplasmosis Related to Bioprosthetic Endocarditisasclepiuspdfs
Endocarditis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum is a rare occurrence. Involvement of the central nervous system by Histoplasma is also relatively uncommon. This paper reports a case of a 62-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for a myocardial infarct 5 years prior which necessitated coronary artery bypass graft surgery, prosthetic aortic valve replacement 4 years prior, and sarcoidosis, diagnosed 1 year prior, which was treated with methotrexate. She presented with fevers, generalized weakness, night sweats, and chest and throat pain. An echocardiogram done as part of her evaluation showed a vegetation on her prosthetic aortic valve. H. capsulatum was identified on blood cultures, and she was started on antibiotics. She expired shortly thereafter. At autopsy, a diagnosis of Histoplasma endocarditis was confirmed with evidence of embolic disease involving kidneys and digits of the hand. Hilar lymph nodes showed evidence of the fungus. Examination of the brain showed multiple widespread microscopic foci of macrophages, lymphocytes, and microglial cells with associated Histoplasma organisms, highlighted on Gomori methenamine silver staining. This paper will discuss central nervous system involvement by Histoplasma.
Dengue Fever-Related Cardiac manifestation in Ibn-Sina Hospital Mukalla, Hadh...asclepiuspdfs
This study was done to evaluate cardiac manifestation of dengue fever (DF) and it is severity in a patient admitted in Ibn-Sina Hospital Mukalla, Hadhramout. Materials and Methods: This study was done for patients admitted in the medical department during the dengue outbreak from November 2015 to February 2016. A total of 147 patients with a clinical diagnosis of DF, DF with warning signs (WD), and severe dengue were included in the study. Data were collected from patient’s files and cardiac assessment according to history and clinical examination and electrocardiogram, chest X-ray. Cardiac biomarkers and echocardiography were done in little cases
Scrub typhus manifesting with intracerebral hemorrhage: Case report and revie...Ahmad Ozair
Scrub typhus (ST), hitherto absent from many parts of India, is now recently being recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the country. Its diverse clinical presentations, low of the index of suspicion by the treating physician, and lack of diagnostic testing in many parts of the country result in delayed treatment, leading to a host of complications. We here report such a complication, where ST manifested with a large intracerebral hemorrhage, of which, to the best of our knowledge, only nine cases have been reported in the English language worldwide. Family physicians, who are the often first point of contact for treatment of febrile illness, as ST typically manifests, need to be aware of this entity to prevent such catastrophic consequences.
Upsurge of chikungunya cases in Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAhmad Ozair
Background & objectives: Chikungunya (CHIK) re-emerged in India in 2006 after a gap of three decades. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), <100 confirmed cases per million were reported during this outbreak. Based on an upsurge of CHIK cases at UP, this retrospective study was conducted to investigate clinical and serological profile of CHIK cases in UP. Methods: A retrospective study was done on all clinically suspected CHIK cases that had been tested by ELISA for anti-CHIK virus IgM antibodies from September 2012 to December 2017. Based on clinical features, a subset of patients had earlier been tested serologically for dengue and Japanese encephalitis (JE). Results: Of the 3240 cases enrolled, 771 (23.8%) were seropositive. Patients had a range of clinical manifestations with seropositivity highest in those exhibiting arthralgia with fever (40%), followed by fever of unknown origin (FUO) (22%), encephalitis (13%) and fever with rash (12%). Cases (total, seropositive) increased over 20-fold in 2016 (1389, 412) and 2017 (1619, 341), compared to 2012-2015. Nearly a third of dengue serology-positive cases and a fifth of JE serology-positive cases were co-positive for CHIKV. Interpretation & conclusions: Archival data from 2006-2011 and data from this study (2012-2017) indicated that UP experienced first CHIK outbreak in the decade in 2016, as part of a large-scale upsurge across northern India. CHIK should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with fever of unknown origin or fever with rash or acute encephalitis, in addition to classical arthralgia.
Comparison of Infection Episodes in CKD Patients with or without Hemodialysis...ijtsrd
Chronic kidney diseases CKD is a progressive and irreversible deterioration of renal function. Patients with CKD are prone to a variety of infections. Further chronic hemodialysis increases the infections and related morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to assess the probability of infection episode in CKD patients in patients with or without haemodialysis. A Cross sectional observational study was conducted with a total 56 patients with CKD. Clinical and biochemical data related to infections were collected from the individual patient records. The results showed that the chills and rigors, increased TLC, and elevated ESR were found to more in CKD patients on chronic haemodialysis. Further, our results suggested that CKD patient population showed increased-risk for the development of lethal sepsis. Hence, identification of the causes of infection and the appropriate treatment based on the severity of symptoms are essential for CKD patients who are on dialysis. Punit Gupta | Swati Sharma | Ashish Deo "Comparison of Infection Episodes in CKD Patients with or without Hemodialysis from Tribal Population" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19000.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/other/19000/comparison-of-infection-episodes-in-ckd-patients-with-or-without-hemodialysis-from-tribal-population/punit-gupta
Transverse Myelitis in a Patient with COVID-19: A Case Reportkomalicarol
There has been growing evidence of COVID-19
potentially causing a wide range of neurological abnormalities
from as mild as anosmia to as serious as stroke. It is important to
recognize that amid this pandemic, we have been seeing different
manifestations and associations of COVID-19
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Reportclinicsoncology
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs. Symptoms like myalgia, headaches, dizziness, anosmia, ageusia and disorder of consciousness confirms that the nervous system is involved in COVID-19 infection.
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Reportpateldrona
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs
Clinical and Laboratory Prognostic Factors in Malignant form of Mediterranean...inventionjournals
Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) caused by Rickettsia conorii has become a significant health risk for suffering people and international travelers. In the past, overlooked as a serious disease, at present it is known that MSF was wrongly considered a benign condition. In this report, we present a set of clinical features and laboratory parameters in 55 patients (19 fatalities and 36 survivors) with malignant forms of the disease. The purpose of the study was to outline the prognostic factors of the fatal outcome in patients with malignant MSF. Based on our data, the main prediction factors for mortality in malignant MSF patients were: advanced age, delayed hospital admission, severe concomitant diseases, and failure to start or to complete appropriate antibiotic treatment. Laboratory prognostic factors in fatalities were: leukocytosis with a marked shift to the left; extremely high serum urea and creatinine levels; low levels of fibrinogen and prolongation of thrombin time. The most frequently involved organ systems of malignant cases were: central nervous system 100%, liver 92.72%, kidneys 60%, lungs 58.18%, myocardium 30.9%, and gastrointestinal tract 23.63%. The conducted histopathological investigations revealed lethal complications: encephalitis, brain edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, non-cardiogenic lung swelling, acute myocarditis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagicnecrotizing pancreatitis and acute renal failure
Central Nervous System Histoplasmosis Related to Bioprosthetic Endocarditisasclepiuspdfs
Endocarditis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum is a rare occurrence. Involvement of the central nervous system by Histoplasma is also relatively uncommon. This paper reports a case of a 62-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for a myocardial infarct 5 years prior which necessitated coronary artery bypass graft surgery, prosthetic aortic valve replacement 4 years prior, and sarcoidosis, diagnosed 1 year prior, which was treated with methotrexate. She presented with fevers, generalized weakness, night sweats, and chest and throat pain. An echocardiogram done as part of her evaluation showed a vegetation on her prosthetic aortic valve. H. capsulatum was identified on blood cultures, and she was started on antibiotics. She expired shortly thereafter. At autopsy, a diagnosis of Histoplasma endocarditis was confirmed with evidence of embolic disease involving kidneys and digits of the hand. Hilar lymph nodes showed evidence of the fungus. Examination of the brain showed multiple widespread microscopic foci of macrophages, lymphocytes, and microglial cells with associated Histoplasma organisms, highlighted on Gomori methenamine silver staining. This paper will discuss central nervous system involvement by Histoplasma.
Dengue Fever-Related Cardiac manifestation in Ibn-Sina Hospital Mukalla, Hadh...asclepiuspdfs
This study was done to evaluate cardiac manifestation of dengue fever (DF) and it is severity in a patient admitted in Ibn-Sina Hospital Mukalla, Hadhramout. Materials and Methods: This study was done for patients admitted in the medical department during the dengue outbreak from November 2015 to February 2016. A total of 147 patients with a clinical diagnosis of DF, DF with warning signs (WD), and severe dengue were included in the study. Data were collected from patient’s files and cardiac assessment according to history and clinical examination and electrocardiogram, chest X-ray. Cardiac biomarkers and echocardiography were done in little cases
Scrub typhus manifesting with intracerebral hemorrhage: Case report and revie...Ahmad Ozair
Scrub typhus (ST), hitherto absent from many parts of India, is now recently being recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the country. Its diverse clinical presentations, low of the index of suspicion by the treating physician, and lack of diagnostic testing in many parts of the country result in delayed treatment, leading to a host of complications. We here report such a complication, where ST manifested with a large intracerebral hemorrhage, of which, to the best of our knowledge, only nine cases have been reported in the English language worldwide. Family physicians, who are the often first point of contact for treatment of febrile illness, as ST typically manifests, need to be aware of this entity to prevent such catastrophic consequences.
Upsurge of chikungunya cases in Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAhmad Ozair
Background & objectives: Chikungunya (CHIK) re-emerged in India in 2006 after a gap of three decades. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), <100 confirmed cases per million were reported during this outbreak. Based on an upsurge of CHIK cases at UP, this retrospective study was conducted to investigate clinical and serological profile of CHIK cases in UP. Methods: A retrospective study was done on all clinically suspected CHIK cases that had been tested by ELISA for anti-CHIK virus IgM antibodies from September 2012 to December 2017. Based on clinical features, a subset of patients had earlier been tested serologically for dengue and Japanese encephalitis (JE). Results: Of the 3240 cases enrolled, 771 (23.8%) were seropositive. Patients had a range of clinical manifestations with seropositivity highest in those exhibiting arthralgia with fever (40%), followed by fever of unknown origin (FUO) (22%), encephalitis (13%) and fever with rash (12%). Cases (total, seropositive) increased over 20-fold in 2016 (1389, 412) and 2017 (1619, 341), compared to 2012-2015. Nearly a third of dengue serology-positive cases and a fifth of JE serology-positive cases were co-positive for CHIKV. Interpretation & conclusions: Archival data from 2006-2011 and data from this study (2012-2017) indicated that UP experienced first CHIK outbreak in the decade in 2016, as part of a large-scale upsurge across northern India. CHIK should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with fever of unknown origin or fever with rash or acute encephalitis, in addition to classical arthralgia.
Comparison of Infection Episodes in CKD Patients with or without Hemodialysis...ijtsrd
Chronic kidney diseases CKD is a progressive and irreversible deterioration of renal function. Patients with CKD are prone to a variety of infections. Further chronic hemodialysis increases the infections and related morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to assess the probability of infection episode in CKD patients in patients with or without haemodialysis. A Cross sectional observational study was conducted with a total 56 patients with CKD. Clinical and biochemical data related to infections were collected from the individual patient records. The results showed that the chills and rigors, increased TLC, and elevated ESR were found to more in CKD patients on chronic haemodialysis. Further, our results suggested that CKD patient population showed increased-risk for the development of lethal sepsis. Hence, identification of the causes of infection and the appropriate treatment based on the severity of symptoms are essential for CKD patients who are on dialysis. Punit Gupta | Swati Sharma | Ashish Deo "Comparison of Infection Episodes in CKD Patients with or without Hemodialysis from Tribal Population" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19000.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/other/19000/comparison-of-infection-episodes-in-ckd-patients-with-or-without-hemodialysis-from-tribal-population/punit-gupta
Transverse Myelitis in a Patient with COVID-19: A Case Reportkomalicarol
There has been growing evidence of COVID-19
potentially causing a wide range of neurological abnormalities
from as mild as anosmia to as serious as stroke. It is important to
recognize that amid this pandemic, we have been seeing different
manifestations and associations of COVID-19
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Reportclinicsoncology
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs. Symptoms like myalgia, headaches, dizziness, anosmia, ageusia and disorder of consciousness confirms that the nervous system is involved in COVID-19 infection.
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Reportpateldrona
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Reportkomalicarol
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs. Symptoms like myalgia,
headaches, dizziness, anosmia, ageusia and disorder of consciousness confirms that the nervous system is involved in COVID-19 infection. Guillain barre syndrome (GBS) is a neurological disorder
that usually follows a viral infection, it is possible that COVID-19
infection and GBS are closely related. In this case report, we try to
elucidate the relation between SARS-CoV-2 and GBS.
Thrombophylia and COVID-19. A case report of young man 53 years old whith acu...komalicarol
A 57-year-old male was admitted to our Hospital on March 2020
for SARS-Cov2 related interstitial pneumonia. Chest x-ray showed
a bilateral interstitial-alveolar pneumonia and Blood gas analysis
(BGA) in room air highlighted a severe respiratory failure (pO2 46
mmHg, pH 7.41). Due to clinical and biohumoral worsening (stable CRP at 24 mg/dL), tocilizumab (800mg) was performed after
acquiring patient’s informed consensus. In the evening, after 96
hours of hospitalization, the patient presented a clear hyposthenia
/ hemiparesis of the right hemisome whit hyperreflexia, confusion
and slowed speech
The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2-caused coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has arisen as a serious worldwide public health adversity. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of arterial and venous thrombosis was found, linked to systemic inflammation, immobilization, and a prothrombotic environment. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can manifest itself in a variety of ways. A 55-year-old man presented to the emergency department with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) history.
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Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...navasreni
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, LUS is being extensively applied to the evaluation and monitoring....
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...clinicsoncology
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...pateldrona
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, LUS is being extensively applied to the evaluation and monitoring....
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...georgemarini
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...SarkarRenon
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, LUS is being extensively applied to the evaluation and monitoring....
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...komalicarol
In this case report we describe the detection of very early ultrasonographic signs of lung involvement in a patient who presented no clinical signs of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia, but who developed respiratory symptoms and tested
positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection 22 days later
Can Lung Ultrasound in Patients with Fever of Unknown Origin Detect Early Sig...AnonIshanvi
The increasing interest in Lung Ultrasound (LUS) over the last years led to a great diffusion and better experience in using this technique, which became an essential tool for clinicians. During the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, LUS is being extensively applied to the evaluation and monitoring....
Study of clinical and etiological profile of community acquired pneumonia in ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.
Clinical Significance of Hypocalcemia in COVID-19asclepiuspdfs
Background: Preliminary data suggest that hypocalcemia is common among patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital. Objective: The objective of the study was to examine the clinical significance of hypocalcemia in the setting of COVID-19. Methods: Literature search (PubMed) until August 5, 2020. Search terms include hypocalcemia, COVID-19, mortality, and complications. Retrospective studies are reviewed due to a lack of randomized trials. Results: Prevalence of hypocalcemia among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 ranges from 62% to 78%, depending on the definition of hypocalcemia and patients’ characteristics. In most cases, hypocalcemia is mild to moderate biochemically. Hypocalcemia is a risk factor for hospitalization of patients with COVID-19. In already hospitalized patients, hypocalcemia is significantly associated with increase severity of COVID-19 and its complications, including multiorgan failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and death. Hypocalcemia is significantly correlated with inflammatory markers of COVID-19. Causes of hypocalcemia in COVID-19 patients are unclear, but Vitamin D deficiency may be a contributing factor. Conclusion: Hypocalcemia is common in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and carries unfavorable outcomes. Further studies are needed to examine the causes of hypocalcemia in COVID-19 and to see whether normalization of circulating calcium levels improves prognosis.
Convalescent Plasma and COVID-19: Ancient Therapy Re-emergedasclepiuspdfs
Convalescent plasma has again re-emerged as a therapy during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks currently use as a prophylactic or an interventional treatment in infected patients. Convalescent plasma has been used in the 20th century confronting different infectious diseases where there was no other therapy available. Conceivably, this convalescent plasma therapy tends to be proving a game-changing treatment in some COVID-19 patients and could support treatment, in addition to the current interventions before other developed therapies are available for the population.
The Negative Clinical Consequences Due to the Lack of the Elaboration of a Sc...asclepiuspdfs
Until a few years ago, the immune system was considered as responsible for the only defense against microbial infections and other external agents. On the contrary, the immune cells have been proven to be linked not only through cell-cell contact but also by releasing proteins capable of influencing the immune-inflammatory response, the so-called cytokines or interleukins. Moreover, the cytokines have appeared to play not only immune activities but also metabolic and systemic effects influencing the overall biological systems, including the nervous, the endocrine, and the cardiovascular systems, by representing the main endogenous molecules responsible for the maintenance of the unity of the biological life. Therefore, only the systematic clinical consideration of cytokine effects may allow the generation of real future holistic medicine.
The great benefit of blood/blood constitutes therapy is the ability to provide transfusion support for patients with many unique hematologic conditions. For some patients, such as patients with sickle cell disease, thalassemia major, immune hemolytic anemia, anemia of kidney disease, and aplastic anemia may need for this consolidation extends throughout their life. By knowing the alteration mechanisms of these conditions, we can appreciate the stationary, urgency, and the value of the transfused red blood cell (RBC).
Decreasing or Increasing Role of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Mult...asclepiuspdfs
During the past four decades, autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has been the first choice and the standard option for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma. The introduction of new agents such as thalidomide, lenalidomide, and bortezomib has led to a clear improvement in basic approach and those agents became the standard of care in the induction phase; however, they were not able to play the role of ASCT in term of progression-free survival and overall survival. Debate continues about the best induction, consolidation, and maintenance taking into account the toxicities of these new agents. The new monoclonal antibody (anti CD38) starts to take its place in the induction setting and it seems to be a promising agent in the high-risk group. Until recently, ASCT is the standard treatment for newly diagnosed patients.
Comparison of the Hypocalcemic Effects of Erythropoietin and U-74389Gasclepiuspdfs
Aim: This study calculated the effects on serum calcium (Ca) levels, after treatment with either of two drugs: The erythropoietin (Epo) and the antioxidant lazaroid (L) drug U-74389G. The calculation was based on the results of two preliminary studies, each one of which estimated the certain influence, after the respective drug usage in an induced ischemia-reperfusion animal experiment. Materials and Methods: The two main experimental endpoints at which the serum Ca levels were evaluated were the 60th reperfusion min (for the Groups A, C, and E) and the 120th reperfusion min (for the Groups B, D, and F). Especially, the Groups A and B were processed without drugs, Groups C and D after Epo administration, whereas Groups E and F after the L administration. Results: The first preliminary study of Epo presented a non-significant hypocalcemic effect by 0.34% ± 0.68% (P = 0.6095). However, the second preliminary study of U-74389G presented a non-significant hypercalcemic effect by 0.14% ± 0.66% (P = 0.8245). These two studies were coevaluated since they came from the same experimental setting. The outcome of the coevaluation was that L is 2.3623042-fold (2.3482723–2.3764196) more hypercalcemic than Epo (P = 0.0000). Conclusions: The antioxidant capacities of U-74389G ascribe 2.3623042-fold more hypercalcemic effects than Epo (P = 0.0000).
The term refractory anemia (RA) may be confusing to those who are not hematologists. RA should be well defined because it means more than what it says. RA is defined as anemia that is not responsive to therapy except transfusion.[1] The term RA is used to rule out those types of anemia with a known cause such as anemia of systemic diseases (liver and kidney) and anemia of inflammation even though they are considered refractory to therapy.[2] RA with cellular or hypercellular bone marrow was formerly used to exclude aplastic anemia.
Management of Immunogenic Heparin-induced Thrombocytopeniaasclepiuspdfs
Immunogenic heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune response to heparin associated with significant morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients if unidentified as soon as possible, due to thromboembolic complications involving both arterial and venous systems. Early diagnoses based on a comprehensive interpretation of clinical and laboratory information improve clinical outcomes. Management principles of strongly suspected HIT should not be delayed for laboratory result confirmation. Treatment strategies have been introduced including new, safe, and effective agents. This review summarizes the clinical therapeutic options for HIT addressing the use of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors and indirect factor Xa inhibitors as well as the potential non-Vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants.
73-year-old woman without any pertinent history was admitted to the hospital due to remittent fever with erythema. She showed itching and linearly arranged erythema on the chest, back, and abdomen [Figure 1a and b]. As she had been taking daily cefditoren pivoxil for the 4 days before her admission, she was diagnosed as having drug-related scratch dermatitis, and the antibiotic treatment was stopped. Her fever remained. Laboratory data showed elevated levels of white blood cells (14,800/μl, normal range 4000–7000) and liver enzymes such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 138 IU/L (normal range 5–40), alanine aminotransferase 97 IU/L (normal range 5–35), and ferritin (17469.5 ng/mL, normal range 5–152).
Bone Marrow Histology is a Pathognomonic Clue to Each of the JAK2V617F, MPL,5...asclepiuspdfs
According to the World Health Organization and Clinical Laboratory Molecular and Pathological criteria bone marrow pathology in JAK2V617F mutated trilinear myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) patients essential thrombocythemia (ET) and polycythemia vera are indistinguishably featured by clustered medium to large pleomorphic megakaryocytes and increased cellularity (60–90%) due to increased erythropoiesis and megakaryopoiesis. MPL515 mutated ET is the second distinct clonal MPN characterized by thrombocythemia in a normocellular bone marrow showing clustered increased large to giant mature megakaryocytes with staghorn-like hyperlobulated nuclei. Calreticulin (CALR) mutated hypercellular thrombocythemia associated with prefibrotic megakaryocytic, granulocytic myeloproliferation (MGM) recently became the third distinct MPN featured by dense clusters of immature megakaryocytes with cloud-like nuclei. Bone marrow pathology in newly diagnosed MPN patients appears to be a pathognomonic clue for diagnostic differentiation between JAK2V617F mutated trilinear MPN, MPL515 normocellular thrombocythemia, and CALR thrombocythemia with MGM characteristics followed by secondary reticulin fibrosis. Their natural histories clearly differ featured by an increase of erythro/granulopoiesis and cellularity in JAK2V617F, decrease of erythropoiesis and cellularity in MPL515 and increase of dual megakaryo/granulopoiesis and cellularity in CALR mutated MPN.
Helicobacter pylori Frequency in Polycythemia Vera Patients without Dyspeptic...asclepiuspdfs
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Objective: An excess of maternal transmission of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been reported in some populations but not confirmed in other studies. Mitochondrial inheritance has been proposed to explain such excess. In the present paper, we have considered the presence of T2D in the mother and/or in the father in relation to the risk of T2D and to age at onset of the disease in the offspring. The distribution of two genetic polymorphisms involved in glucose metabolism in relation to the presence of T2D in the mother has been also considered. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and seventy-nine participants with T2D were studied in the population of Penne, a small rural town in the eastern side of central Italy. Adenosine deaminase locus 1 (ADA1) and phosphoglucomutase locus 1 (PGM1) phenotypes were determined by starch gel electrophoresis. Statistical analyses were carried out using commercial software (SPSS). Results: The proportion of patients from T2D mothers is much greater as compared to the proportion of the patients from T2D fathers (P < 0.0001). Age at onset of the disease in patients in whom one or both parents are T2D is lower as compared to other patients. The distribution of ADA1 and PGM1 phenotypes in participants with T2D depends on the presence of diabetes in the mother. Conclusions: About the transmission of T2D, our data confirm the high proportion of maternal T2D and show the role of two common biochemical polymorphisms involved in glucose metabolism.
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Objective: Diabetes mellitus, the most common cause of non-traumatic foot amputations, is a life-threatening condition due to its high mortality and morbidity. In our study, we retrospectively evaluated our patients with diabetic foot syndrome in our clinic. Materials and Methods: The demographic data, duration of diabetes, Wagner classification, haemoglobin A 1c (HbA1c) levels, white blood cell, C-reactive protein sedimentation levels, hospital stay, and treatment results were evaluated retrospectively in 14 patients with diabetic foot between January 2017 and December 2018. Results: The mean age of the patients was 62.43 ± 7.7 years. Of the 14 patients, 3 were females and 11 were males. All 14 patients were type 2 diabetes mellitus. When diabetic foot Wagner classification was performed, 6 patients were evaluated as Wagner 2, five patients were Wagner 3, and three patients were evaluated as Wagner 4. Nine patients had complete amputation and 3 had vascular surgery. Conclusion: Although the level of HbA1c is below the target level, the risk of diabetic foot is increased when there is no adequate diabetes mellitus foot training. Inadequate diabetic patient education and hospitalization of patients after infection progress the amputation rate.
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Hypoglycemia is the rate-limiting step of intensive management in patients with diabetes. Lowering one’s A1C to a prescribed target is expected to mitigate one’s risk of developing long- and short-term diabetes-related complications. Several of the less expensive and commonly prescribed glucose lowering agents favored by practitioners result in weight gain, hypoglycemia, and even an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) mortality. Although achieving a targeted A1C of <7 % is the standard of care, clinicians often fail to evaluate patients for glycemic variability which can increase oxidative stress driving long-term diabetes-related complications including CV death. The use of concentrated insulins and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists separately or in combination with each other reduces glycemic variability and one’s risk of hypoglycemia. Pharmaceutical agents which allow patients to safely achieve their targeted A1C without weight gain and hypoglycemia should be preferred in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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South Asians have a very high incidence of ischemic heart disease and stroke. In addition, they also have a very high incidence of metabolic diseases such as prehypertension, hypertension, visceral obesity, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, type-2 diabetes, and its clinical complications. Currently, there are over 75 million diabetic subjects in India and an equal number of prediabetics. Republic of China has taken over India as the diabetes capital of the world, with over 115 million diabetics. Modern medicine is disease focused and has failed to address the prevention of these chronic diseases. According to the reports from the United Nations (Millennium Development Goals [MDGs], the World Health Organization, Global Health Initiatives, and the non-communicable disease risk task force), obesity has increased by 2-fold and type-2 diabetes by 4-fold worldwide. Experts in this field predict that chances of meeting the MDGs set by the UN members of reducing the incidence of these diseases at 2025 to the level of 2020 are very little. Western medicine has failed to reduce or reverse the trend in the incidence of these diseases. We feel that an integrated approach to health care may be a better option, to reduce the disease burden in developing and resource-poor countries. Having said that, one cannot prevent something that one is not aware of, as such it is the need of the hour for us, to develop a robust predictive and preventive health-care platform. In an earlier article, we presented our views on reducing or reversing cardiometabolic diseases. There is great enthusiasm among the health-care providers and professional bodies that integration of emerging technologies will help develop personalized, precision medicine, as well as reduce the cost of health-care worldwide.
It is known that the cancer development process is multifactorial nowadays. The relationship between insulin and cancer has recently been gaining in importance. The number of studies between insulin resistance and thyroid cancer is very small, although the association between obesity, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance, particularly breast, colon, and pancreatic cancer development, is long. There are studies advocating increased growth factors with insulin resistance as well as triode cancer after thyroid angiogenesis. Insulin and insulin-like growth factors may be the primary causes of pathophysiology in many cancers, especially thyroid cancer, with mitogenic activity.
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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authors did not report the method of biochemical confirmation
of AI. Nevertheless, replacement glucocorticoid therapy was
given to the patient.[5]
In the third report, Gravalos et al.[6]
from Spain described
the case of a 59-year-old man admitted to the hospital with
COVID-19 and severe hyponatremia [Table 1]. Work-up
of hyponatremia revealed secondary AI due to pituitary
apoplexy, a form of hemorrhagic infarction in a pituitary
tumor.[5]
In the fourth case, Heidarpour et al.[7]
from Iran
reported a 69-year-old man with COVID-19 admitted
with COVID-19 pneumonia and refractory hypotension.
The authors diagnosed acute AI based on the assumption
that serum cortisol levels, although within normal limits,
were inappropriate in the face of the stress of COVID-19
pneumonia.[7]
Taken together, these 4 reports suggest that new-onsetAI may
occur in the setting of COVID-19. Although the underlying
mechanisms are unclear, it is possible that the coagulopathy
that characterizes COVID-19 could have triggered adrenal
vein thrombosis,[4,5]
or pituitary apoplexy.[5]
Thus, AI appears
to be an uncommon complication of COVID-19, but it
manifests itself in the presence of a predisposing factor, such
as pre-existing APLS or pituitary adenoma.[4-6]
Meanwhile,
the case of AI reported by Heiderpour et al.[7]
suggests that
refractory hypotension may occur in association with severe
COVID-19, similar to other causes of severe sepsis. Indeed,
the short-term clinical course of the 4 patients described
above responded favorably to hydrocortisone therapy and no
one died [Table 1].
Imaging studies
Leyendecker et al.[8]
evaluated the frequency of acute adrenal
infarction by unenhanced computed tomography (CT) of
chest performed in 219 French patients with severe and
critical COVID-19. The authors found that 51 of the 219
(23%) of patients had CT signs of acute adrenal infarction on
their initial chest CT, and in 45 of these 51 patients (88%),
the adrenal infarction was bilateral.[8]
In addition, the authors
mentioned that 4 patients with bilateral adrenal infarction
had “biological” AI defined as a triad of hyperkalemia
(5mmol/L),hyponatremia(130mmol/L)andhypoglycemia
(3.9 mmol/L).[8]
Moreover, rates of intensive care unit
(ICU) admissions were significantly greater in patients with
adrenal infarction compared with those without infarction,
67% and 45%, respectively (P 0.05).[8]
Yet, mortality rates
were similar, 27% in each group of patients.[8]
These data
suggest that a common finding in severe and critical cases of
COVID-19 is adrenal infarction. The latter may be related to
Table 1: Studies reporting new-onset adrenal insufficiency (AI) in patients with COVID-19
Reference Frankel et al.[4]
Gravalos et al.[6]
Heiderpour et al.[7]
Maria et al.[5]
Patient age/sex 66-year-old F 59-year-old M 69-year-old M 48-year-old man
Main symptom Diffuse abdominal pain Vomiting, abdominal
pain, confusion
Refractory hypotension Sudden abdominal
pain, thrombosis of
dorsalis pedis artery
Lowest serum
sodium levels
129 mEq/L (135–145) 102 mEq/L (135–145) 135 mEq/L (normal
range not reported)
Not reported
Serum cortisol 1µg/dl (normal range
not reported)
3.1 µg/dl (4.8–19.5) 12 µg/dl (normal range
not reported)
Not reported
ACTH 207 pmol/L (1.6–13.9) 4.6 pg/ml (7–60) Not reported Not reported
Imaging CT suggested bilateral
adrenal hemorrhage
MRI of sella turcica
showed pituitary
apoplexy in a
macroadenoma
Not done CT showed bilateral
adrenal hemorrhage
Treatment of AI IV hydrocortisone (dose
not reported) followed by
prednisone 10 mg/d +
fludrocortisone 0.1 mg/d
Hypertonic saline (3%) IV.
Hydrocortisone
100 mg IV q12, then
100 mg infusion over 24 h
IV hydrocortisone
100 mg followed by
1 mg/h. Maintenance
10 mg prednisolone
orally qday
Not detailed
“substitutive therapy
for adrenal function”
Outcome Discharge after 11 days Had transsphenoidal
decompression of
apoplexy
After 53 days, patient’s
condition was “good” on
supplemental oxygen
Discharge after
27 days
Comments Patient had history of
primary anti-phospholipid
syndrome
Long-term outcome was
not mentioned
Long-term outcome was
not mentioned
Patient had history
of primary anti-
phospholipid
syndrome
F: Female, M: Male, ACTH: Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, CT: Computed tomography, MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging, IV: Intravenous
3. Mikhail and Wali: Adrenal function in COVID-19
Journal of Pathology and Infectious Diseases • Vol 3 • Issue 2 • 2020 3
COVID-19 coagulopathy.[9,10]
Meanwhile, the observation by
Leyendecker et al.[8]
that only a minority of patients (4 of 219,
or 1.8%) exhibit the laboratory abnormalities characteristic
of AI suggest that many cases of AI associated with severe
COVID-19 are either subclinical and/or underdiagnosed.
Autopsy studies
In 28 patients who died from severe COVID-19, Santana
et al.[11]
showed that 12 patients (43%) had adrenal lesions.
The most common observed lesions were necrosis found in
7 cases, followed by cortical lipid degeneration and adrenal
hemorrhage, whereas vascular thrombosis was seen in one
patient.[11]
The authors attributed these pathological lesions
to COVID-19.[11]
Interestingly, there was no biochemical
evidence of AI before death as serum cortisol levels
measured 24–48 h before death were appropriate for the
levels of patients’ stress.[11]
In another smaller autopsy
study of 5 patients who died from COVID-19. Iuga et al.[12]
reported acute fibrinoid necrosis of small vessels of adrenal
glands. No significant inflammation, infarcts, or thrombi
were appreciated.[12]
Interestingly, in the previous 2 autopsy
studies, the causative virus of COVID-19, that is, the severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, was not isolated
from any autopsy specimen.[11,12]
Effect of glucocorticoid therapy on adrenal
function in COVID-19
In the RECOVERY trial conducted in the UK, the
investigators randomized hospitalized patients with
COVID-19 into two groups in a 2:1 ratio; the larger group
(n = 4,321) received usual care while the smaller group
(n = 2,104) received usual care plus low-dose dexamethasone
6 mg/d orally or intravenously for up to 10 days in
an open-label fashion.[13]
Significantly fewer patients
assigned to dexamethasone reached the primary outcome
of 28-day mortality compared with usual care, 21.6% and
24.8%, respectively; relative risk 0.83; 95% CI 0.74–0.92
(P 0.001).[13]
The RECOVERY dexamethasone protocol is
currently followed throughout the world and was supported
by the World Health Organization.[14]
It is unknown whether
dexamethasone doses and duration in the RECOVERY trial
can cause secondary (iatrogenic) AI by suppression of the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.[1]
To the authors’ best
knowledge, no cases of AI or adrenal crises were reported
following the termination of this dexamethasone course in
patients with COVID-19. The latter observation is likely
due to the relatively small dose (6 mg/d) and short-duration
(10 days) of dexamethasone treatment in the RECOVERY
trial. However, it is wise to be aware of the possibility of
the development of AI or crisis in the weeks following the
withdrawal of dexamethasone. Thus, if any symptoms or
signs of AI occur during this time frame (e.g., unexplained
hypotension, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and new-
onset hyponatremia), the authors suggest drawing serum
cortisol or performing the cosyntropin (synthetic ACTH)
stimulation test and start empiric glucocorticoids (e.g.,
100 mg hydrocortisone intravenously) pending the results of
cortisol and cosyntropin stimulation test.
CONCLUSIONS AND CURRENT
NEEDS
No doubt, our knowledge about AI in COVID-19 is still in
its stage of infancy. Available data suggest that AI is rarely
documented in patients with COVID-19 admitted to the
hospital and is likely underreported. Three of 4 cases of AI
reported have underlying pathology that predisposes patients
with COVID-19 to develop AI, namely APLS or a pituitary
tumor.[4-6]
However, imaging and autopsy investigations
suggest that adrenal infarction and pathologic involvements
of adrenals are not uncommon in patients with severe
COVID-19.[8,11,12]
Aprospective study is underway to examine
the impact of COVID-19 on adrenal function by measuring
serum levels of cortisol and ACTH in patients with severe
COVID-19.[15]
The results of this study should clarify the
prevalence of adrenal dysfunction in patients with severe
COVID-19. In the meantime, physicians should be aware of
the symptoms and signs of AI and adrenal crisis that may be
obscured by those of COVID-19.
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