Context: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have recently emerged in assessing pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs). However, their combined use with PASS scale has not yet been explored.
Objective: Our goal was to investigate the prognostic values of NLR and PLR and incorporate the PASS score into our analysis.
Acta Endocrinol (Buchar)
January 2022
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the treatment of advanced cancers. Antibodies directed against programmed cell death receptor 1 (PD-1) interrupt the ability of the cancerous cell to depress the immune system.
Methods And Results: We report three patients who developed different endocrine abnormalities after treatment with nivolumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against PD-1.
Context: Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid disease, which is treated by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids.
Objective: Defining characteristics of patients with subacute thyroiditis at diagnosis and during follow-up. Investigating the efficacies of NSAID and different doses of steroids and their effects on rates of relapse, recurrence, development of hypothyroidism and on quality of life and sleep parameters.
Acta Endocrinol (Buchar)
January 2022
Purpose: To investigate the association between papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT).
Design: This study is a retrospective study that conducted during 7 consecutive years with a median 119.5 months follow-up.
Aims: To assess the cardiovascular (CV) safety of oral semaglutide, the first tablet formulation of a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.
Materials And Methods: PIONEER 6 is a multinational, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk of CV events (defined as being aged ≥50 years and having established CV disease [CVD] or moderate [stage 3] chronic kidney disease [CKD], or being aged ≥60 years with ≥1 other CV risk factor). Patients were randomized to once-daily oral semaglutide (up to 14 mg) or placebo added to standard of care.