The prevalence, hospitalization outcomes and risk factors of euthyroid sick syndrome in patients with diabetic ketosis/ketoacidosis.

Background: To investigate the prevalence of euthyroid sick syndrome (ESS) and to evaluate the outcomes and risk factors associated with ESS among hospitalized patients with diabetic ketosis (DK) or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Methods: Laboratory and clinical data of 396 adult hospitalized DK/DKA patients with or without ESS were collected and analyzed. Spearman linear analysis and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate correlated factors of thyroid hormones and risk factors of ESS.

Dietary Zinc Intake Affects the Association Between Dietary Vitamin A and Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Dietary vitamin A concentrations correlate with depression. Zinc has been reported to be associated with lower depression. In addition, zinc is an important cofactor in the activation of vitamin A.

Hemoglobin A(1c) proportion, mortality rate, and risk factors for death in diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia: a multicenter retrospective survey over ten years.

Objective: To investigate the HbA(1c) proportion and mortality rate across diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia and the risk factors for death.

Methods: All the diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia were divided into HbA(1c)<6.5% group and HbA(1c)≥6.