Insulin Sensitivity and Pancreatic β-Cell Function in Ecuadorian Women With Turner Syndrome.

To assess insulin sensitivity and pancreatic β-cell function in an adult population of Ecuadorian individuals with Turner syndrome (TS). This was a cross-sectional correlational study conducted in TS subjects (>20 years old; = 38). A standard 2-h oral glucose tolerance test was performed in both women with TS and the reference group.

Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Adult Patients with Turner Syndrome.

Background And Purpose: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disorder associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The frequency of each component of MetS in Turner syndrome (TS) subjects is high. An elevated incidence of hearing loss has also been reported in TS.

Anthropometric variables as cardiovascular risk predictors in a cohort of adult subjects with Turner syndrome.

Background And Purpose: Excessive adiposity is associated with cardiometabolic complications in Turner syndrome (TS) subjects. Reference data for predictive anthropometric indices of overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are lacking for subjects with TS. The purpose of this study was to identify the best anthropometric predictor of cardiometabolic risk in a Latin-American cohort of TS subjects.

Allergy Testing: Common Questions and Answers.

An estimated 10% to 30% of the global population has an allergic disease. Clinical presentations of allergic diseases, respiratory infections, and autoimmune conditions have similar features. Allergy and immunologic testing can help clarify the diagnosis and guide treatment.

Hereditary Angioedema: Implications of Management.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of localized angioedema. It is a rare disorder that a primary care provider, otolaryngologist, dermatologist, or rheumatologist may encounter only occasionally. This disease is being reviewed because of the significant advances in further understanding the genetics, biology, and therapeutic management surrounding the condition.