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High mortality within 90 days of diagnosis in patients with Cushing's syndrome: results from the ERCUSYN registry.
Eur J Endocrinol
November 2019
Institute of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg and the Department of Endocrinology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Objective: Patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS) have increased mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the causes and time of death in a large cohort of patients with CS and to establish factors associated with increased mortality.
Methods: In this cohort study, we analyzed 1564 patients included in the European Registry on CS (ERCUSYN); 1045 (67%) had pituitary-dependent CS, 385 (25%) adrenal-dependent CS, 89 (5%) had an ectopic source and 45 (3%) other causes.
Fear, guilt feelings and misconceptions: barriers to effective insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Res Clin Pract
August 2011
Diabetes Department, Athens Polyclinic General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- Diabetes self-management education is essential for effectively managing diabetes, focusing on improving metabolic control and quality of life.
- Negative attitudes towards insulin therapy are common among patients with type 2 diabetes, stemming from feelings of failure and fear of restrictions or complications.
- Health care professionals should prioritize understanding patients’ concerns through active listening rather than simply convincing them to undergo insulin treatment.