Hypoglycaemia in a Patient Taking Tetracyclines.

Hypoglycaemia with tetracycline use is a very rare and unknown side effect of the antibiotic. The case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing this potential adverse effect. We present a case of an adolescent male with acne vulgaris who developed hypoglycaemic episodes after initiating tetracycline treatment and was referred by his General Practitioner to the Endocrinology clinic.

Tumour occurrence in women with Turner syndrome: A narrative review and single-centre case series.

Background: Population studies suggest cancer morbidity may be different in Turner syndrome (TS) compared to the background female population. However, significant variability is observed in cancer associations likely due to heterogeneity in patient cohorts. We explored the prevalence and patterns of cancer amongst a cohort of women with TS attending a dedicated TS clinic.

Dexamethasone treatment may mitigate adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency in hospitalized Covid-19 patients.

Aims: We have previously demonstrated that vitamin D deficiency might be associated with worse outcomes in hospitalized Covid-19 patients. The aim of our study was to explore this relationship with dexamethasone therapy.

Methods: We prospectively studied two cohorts of hospitalized Covid-19 patients between March and April and between September and December 2020 (n = 192).