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View article: Clinical Outcomes Associated with Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Emergency Department–Discharged Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Clinical Outcomes Associated with Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Emergency Department–Discharged Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia Open
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality worldwide. The choice between oral (PO) and intravenous (IV) antibiotic administration in the ED va…
View article: SAT-326 Three Cases of Malignant Struma Ovarii with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
SAT-326 Three Cases of Malignant Struma Ovarii with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Open
Disclosure: Y. Yang: None. I. Kak: None. D. Al-Sajee: None. J.E. Young: None. M. Luthra: Boehringer Ingelheim, CPD Network Association, Sanofi, Eli Lilly & Company, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Inc., Medtronic Diabetes, Pfizer, Inc., Dexcom. T. Ab…
View article: Feasibility, Reproducibility and Cold-Induced Energy Expenditure using Whole-Room Calorimetry in Adults and Children
Feasibility, Reproducibility and Cold-Induced Energy Expenditure using Whole-Room Calorimetry in Adults and Children Open
Context To understand energy balance, whole-room indirect calorimetry (WRIC) allows for accurate measurement of energy expenditure (EE). Objectives To examine the relationship between cold-induced resting EE and brown adipose tissue (BAT) …
View article: A Glucagonoma Presenting as Cerebral Vein Thrombosis and Diabetes
A Glucagonoma Presenting as Cerebral Vein Thrombosis and Diabetes Open
Glucagonomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs), malignant in 80% of cases, thus highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Primary manifestations are diabetes, dermatosis, depression, weight loss, and dee…
View article: Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis as a First Presentation of Glucagonoma
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis as a First Presentation of Glucagonoma Open
Background: Glucagonoma is a very rare type of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET) which represent about 2% of all pNETs (Yao et al.). Although glucagonoma can occur in multiple endocrine tumor syndromes (e.g., MEN-1), most cases are no…
View article: MON-638 The WBC Differential in Relation to DKA Severity
MON-638 The WBC Differential in Relation to DKA Severity Open
BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is well-known to be associated with increased levels of inflammatory markers including cytokines. Interestingly, an elevated white blood count (WBC) has been associated with a higher prevalence of ac…
View article: SAT-LB302 From Urolithiasis to Genetic Testing: An Unusual Presentation of MEN-4 Syndrome
SAT-LB302 From Urolithiasis to Genetic Testing: An Unusual Presentation of MEN-4 Syndrome Open
Background:Germline mutations in the CDKN1B gene are responsible for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 4 (MEN 4) syndrome (Alrezk et al. 2017). Around 20 cases have been reported to date. Here, we report on a new MEN4 family which possibly…
View article: Proapelin is processed extracellularly in a cell line-dependent manner with clear modulation by proprotein convertases
Proapelin is processed extracellularly in a cell line-dependent manner with clear modulation by proprotein convertases Open
View article: Insomnia in primary care settings: Still overlooked and undertreated?
Insomnia in primary care settings: Still overlooked and undertreated? Open
Background: Insomnia is a major medical problem that is often associated with low health status and increased health-care utilization. Therefore, we conducted this study to determine the frequency of insomnia in a population presenting to …
View article: The role of ghrelin in the regulation of glucose homeostasis
The role of ghrelin in the regulation of glucose homeostasis Open
Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid (aa) stomach-derived peptide discovered in 1999 as the endogenous ligand for growth hormone secretagogue-receptor (GHS-R). Ghrelin-producing cells constitute a distinct group of endocrine cells dispersed througho…
View article: Diabetic Foot Complications and Their Risk Factors from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study
Diabetic Foot Complications and Their Risk Factors from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Risk factors for diabetic foot complications are highly prevalent; they have put these complications at a higher rate and warrant primary and secondary prevention programs to minimize morbidity and mortality in addition to economic impact …