Frequency of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation. It may also influence thyroid hormones. Increasing evidence suggests that PCOS is linked with an increased prevalence of thyroid diseases such as nodular goiter, autoimmune thyroiditis, and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH).

Impact of Coronavirus Diseases on Liver Enzymes.

Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects various organs including lungs, brain, and eyes. Very limited data is available related to the effect of COVID-19 on liver. This study is conducted to determine the impact of COVID-10 on liver by measuring the frequency of participants with deranged liver enzymes in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Comparison of Lipid Profile in Patients With and Without Subclinical Hypothyroidism.

Introduction: Thyroid hormone affects lipid metabolism. Various studies have shown a contradictory relationship between lipid profile (LP) and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). Currently, there is a scarcity of regional data on the relationship between LP and SCH.

Colon biopsies: benefit or burden?

Analyzing colon biopsies is becoming time consuming and a financial burden as colonoscopy is now the main screening and diagnostic procedure of the main gastrointestinal diseases. Colon sampling can provide important information when used accordingly; otherwise it may only load the medical system unnecessarily. Our aim was to retrospectively analyze criteria for colon biopsies and correlate the diagnostic value of randomly sampling colon, especially in patients with diarrhea.