Predictors of mortality in a multiracial urban cohort of persons with type 2 diabetes and novel coronavirus 19.

Background: Diabetes has been identified as a risk factor for intubation and mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We seek to examine the impact of clinical variables such as glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) on mortality and need for intubation, as well as demographic variables such as age, sex, and race on persons with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19.

Methods: Analyses were conducted on 4413 patients with an International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and COVID-19.

Suspected Primary Adrenal Lymphoma (PAL) Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Adrenal incidentalomas, masses noted on imaging performed for other purposes, are common, with 10% to 15% presenting as bilateral adrenal masses. These cases can be challenging as the differential diagnosis is broad, including metastatic disease, primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL), or infection, and often requiring a biopsy if initial biochemical workup is unrevealing. We present here a relevant case description, laboratory and radiologic imaging studies, and discussion of literature.

BMI as a Risk Factor for Clinical Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York.

Objective: This study examined the association between BMI and clinical outcomes among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.

Methods: A total of 10,861 patients with COVID-19 infection who were admitted to the Northwell Health system hospitals between March 1, 2020, and April 27, 2020, were included in this study. BMI was classified as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity classes I, II, and III.

Improvement of Giant Cell Lesions of the Jaw Treated With High and Low Doses of Denosumab: A Case Series.

Giant cell tumors (GCTs) and central giant cell granulomas (CGCGs) are aggressive lesions that appear in the jaw. These lesions occur in the second and third decades of life and often arise in the mandible. Clinical manifestations of these lesions vary from asymptomatic to symptomatic tooth displacement with cortical perforation.

Future directions of robotic surgery: a case study of the Cornell athermal robotic technique of prostatectomy.

Robotic radical prostatectomy (RRP) has become an effective modality in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. We detail the experience at our institution and provide a perspective for future considerations of RRP with respect to improved preoperative imaging and surgical instrumentation.

Athermal Robotic Technique of prostatectomy in patients with large prostate glands (>75 g): technique and initial results.

Objective: To report our experience with robotic radical prostatectomy (rRP) for prostate glands of >75 g, as this technique is developing rapidly.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2005 and November 2005, 30 men with prostates of >75 g had rRP. Their clinicopathological and operative data were reviewed.