The American journal of the medical sciences
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Observational Study
Atherogenic Index of Plasma, Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio for Predicting Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease.
The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) are strongly associated with atherogenesis of the coronary artery. This study aimed to investigate the association of the AIP, TyG index, and MLR with subclinical coronary artery disease (CAD) and evaluate their ability to predict subclinical CAD. ⋯ The AIP, TyG index and MLR are independent risk factors for subclinical CAD, which can be useful for improving the diagnosis and prevention of CAD.
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While frailty is thought to be a wasting disorder, there is scarce data regarding the association between frailty and body mass index (BMI). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between BMI, frailty, and mortality among hospitalized older adults. ⋯ We did not find a relationship between BMI and frailty among hospitalized older adults. Overweight patients had a survival advantage if they were non-frail or vulnerable. There is need for further longitudinal studies assessing the interaction between frailty and BMI in older adults.
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Letter Case Reports
Multiple myelolipomas in bilateral posterior mediastinum.
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Letter Case Reports
Imaging of Giant Uterine Leiomyoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma.
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Review Case Reports
Hungry Bone Syndrome Secondary to Subtotal Thyroidectomy in a Patient with Thyrotoxicosis.
Patients with thyrotoxicosis are prone to transient hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, which may be due in part to surgical damage to the parathyroid glands. Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) can also cause hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. HBS is due to increased osteoblast-mediated bone formation activity and normal or decreased bone resorption activity. ⋯ After two months of treatment, she no longer had spasms and her paresthesia improved. Meanwhile, serum electrolytes and parathyroid hormone levels had almost returned to the normal ranges. This is a rare case of HBS presented as a complication of subtotal thyroidectomy in a patient with thyrotoxicosis.