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BACKGROUND The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the role of wide-field fluorescein angiography (WF-FA) in the diagnosis and management of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) at a single center in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study included 106 patients (112 eyes) diagnosed with RVO (102 eyes) or impending RVO (10 eyes) (54% women and 46% men, aged 26 to 86 years). The medical records of the participants were reviewed in search of documentation on ocular and systemic diseases. Results of FA of central and peripheral retina and optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans, which had been used to establish treatment indications, were analyzed. WF-FA was performed with Spectralis HRA+OCT or Optos Tx200. RESULTS Actual RVO was found in 102 eyes. Of those cases, 46.1% were CRVO (central retinal vein occlusion), 40.2% branch retinal vein occlusion, 11.8% small tributary vein occlusion, and 1.9% hemispheric retinal vein occlusion. Neovascularization on an optic disc, neovascularization elsewhere, and veno-venous collateral vessels were observed in 32.3%, 17.4%, and 41.2% of the eyes, respectively. Peripheral ischemic zones were present in 59.8% of the eyes, in 20.6% of which, ischemia was not observed in the posterior pole. Dye leaks limited to peripheral vessels, peripheral vascular amputations, and central macular edema in OCT were observed in 17.6%, 43.1%, and 63.7% of the eyes, respectively. Retinal laser photocoagulation was conducted on 73.5% of the eyes. CONCLUSIONS Decision-making about management of patients with RVO should be done after physical examination and analysis of central and peripheral retina FA. In 20.6% of patients, assessment of the peripheral retina resulted in a change in treatment. The first changes suggestive of progression of thrombotic disease to the ischemic form appeared on the periphery in images from WF-FA.
The alpha-glucosidase inhibitor acarbose is believed to reduce plasma glucose by delaying hydrolysis of carbohydrates. Acarbose-induced transfer of carbohydrates to the distal parts of the intestine increases circulating glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). Using the GLP-1 receptor antagonist exendin(9-39)NH2, we investigated the effect of acarbose-induced GLP-1 secretion on postprandial glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes.

In a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover study, 15 participants with metformin-treated type 2 diabetes (age 57-85 years, HbA1c 40-74 mmol/mol) were subjected to two 14-day treatment periods with acarbose or placebo, respectively, separated by a 6-week wash-out period. At the end of each period, two randomized 4-h liquid mixed meal tests with concomitant infusion of exendin(9-39)NH2 and saline, respectively, were performed.

Compared to placebo, acarbose increased postprandial GLP-1 concentrations and decreased postprandial glucose. We observed no absolute difference in the exendin(9-39)NH2-induced increase in postprandial glucose excursions between placebo and acarbose periods, but relatively, postprandial glucose was increased by 119 ± 116% (mean ± s.d.) during exendin(9-39)NH2 infusion in the acarbose period vs a 39 ± 27% increase during the placebo period (P = 0.0163).

We confirm that acarbose treatment stimulates postprandial GLP-1 secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes. Using exendin(9-39)NH2, we did not see an impact of acarbose-induced GLP-1 secretion on absolute measures of postprandial glucose tolerance, but relatively, the effect of exendin(9-39)NH2 was most pronounced during acarbose treatment.
We confirm that acarbose treatment stimulates postprandial GLP-1 secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes. Using exendin(9-39)NH2, we did not see an impact of acarbose-induced GLP-1 secretion on absolute measures of postprandial glucose tolerance, but relatively, the effect of exendin(9-39)NH2 was most pronounced during acarbose treatment.
The pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has rapidly spread globally and infected millions of people. The prevalence and prognostic impact of dysnatremia in COVID-19 is inconclusive. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence and outcome of dysnatremia in COVID-19.

The prospective, observational, cohort study included consecutive patients with clinical suspicion of COVID-19 triaged to a Swiss Emergency Department between March and July 2020.

Collected data included clinical, laboratory and disease severity scoring parameters on admission. COVID-19 cases were identified based on a positive nasopharyngeal swab test for SARS-CoV-2, patients with a negative swab test served as controls. The primary analysis was to assess the prognostic impact of dysnatremia on 30-day mortality using a cox proportional hazard model.

172 (17%) cases with COVID-19 and 849 (83%) controls were included. Patients with COVID-19 showed a higher prevalence of hyponatremia compared to controls (28.1% vs 17.5%, P < 0.001); while comparable for hypernatremia (2.9% vs 2.1%, P = 0.34). In COVID-19 but not in controls, hyponatremia was associated with a higher 30-day mortality (HR 1.4, 95% CI 1.10-16.62, P = 0.05). In both groups, hypernatremia on admission was associated with higher 30-day mortality (COVID-19 - HR 11.5, 95% CI 5.00-26.43, P < 0.001; controls - HR 5.3, 95% CI 1.60-17.64, P = 0.006). In both groups, hyponatremia and hypernatremia were significantly associated with adverse outcome, for example, intensive care unit admission, longer hospitalization and mechanical ventilation.

Our results underline the importance of dysnatremia as predictive marker in COVID-19. Treating physicians should be aware of appropriate treatment measures to be taken for patients with COVID-19 and dysnatremia.
Our results underline the importance of dysnatremia as predictive marker in COVID-19. Treating physicians should be aware of appropriate treatment measures to be taken for patients with COVID-19 and dysnatremia.Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the industrialized world. NAFLD encompasses a whole spectrum ranging from simple steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis. The latter can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma. Furthermore, NASH is the most rapidly increasing indication for liver transplantation in western countries and therefore represents a global health issue. The pathophysiology of NASH is complex and includes multiple parallel hits. NASH is notably characterized by steatosis as well as evidence of hepatocyte injury and inflammation, with or without fibrosis. NASH is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes and conditions associated with insulin resistance. Moreover, NASH may also be found in many other endocrine diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, male hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency or glucocorticoid excess, for example. In this review, we will discuss the pathophysiology of NASH associated with different endocrinopathies.The introduction of adrenocortical extract in 1930 improved the life expectancy of hyhpoadrenal patients, with further increases seen after the introduction of cortisone acetate from 1948. Most patients are now treated with synthetic hydrocortisone, and incremental advances have been made with optimisation of daily dosing and the introduction of multidose regimens. There remains a significant mortality gap between individuals with treated hypoadrenalism and the general population. It is unclear whether this gap is a result of glucocorticoid over-replacement, under-replacement or loss of the circadian and ultradian rhythm of cortisol secretion, with the risk of detrimental excess glucocorticoid exposure at later times in the day. The way forwards will involve replacement of the diurnal cortisol rhythm with better glucocorticoid replacement regimens. The steroid profile produced by both prednisolone and dual-release hydrocortisone (Plenadren), provide a smoother glucocorticoid profile of cortisol than standard oral multidose regimens of hydrocortisone and cortisone acetate. The individualisation of prednisolone doses and lower bioavailability of Plenadren offer reductions in total steroid exposure. Although there is emerging evidence of both treatments offering better cardiometabolic outcomes than standard glucocorticoid replacement regimens, there is a paucity of evidence involving very low dose prednisolone (2-4 mg daily) compared to the larger doses (~7.5 mg) historically used. Data from upcoming clinical studies on prednisolone will therefore be of key importance in informing future practice.The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) is expressed in the renal vasculature and known to be downregulated under hypertensive conditions in rats and humans. However, little is known about the regulation in other types of renal pathology involving vascular changes. This study investigates the expression of the GLP1R in renal vasculature after glomerular injury in the nephrotoxic nephritis mouse model, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis in the Ldlr-/- mouse on Western diet, and ex vivo injury in an organ culture model. The immunohistochemical signal of the GLP1R was significantly decreased in arteries from mice with nephrotoxic nephritis after 42 days compared to 7 days and saline control (P less then 0.05). Histological evaluation of kidneys from Ldlr-/- mice on Western diet showed a decreased GLP1R specific immunohistochemical signal (P less then 0.05). The dilatory response to liraglutide was decreased in Western diet fed Ldlr-/- mice compared to C57Bl/6J controls (P less then 0.05). Organ culture significantly decreased the immunohistochemical signal of the GLP1R (P less then 0.05) and the expression of Glp1r mRNA (P less then 0.005) compared to fresh. Organ cultured vessels showed vascular smooth muscle cell remodelling as Acta2 expression was decreased (P less then 0.005) and Ednrb was increased (P less then 0.05). In conclusion, nephrotoxic nephritis and hypercholesterolaemia led to decreased GLP1R specific immunohistochemical signal. selleck inhibitor Ex vivo vascular injury in the organ culture model leads to a decrease in expression of GLP1R expressionand contractile VSMC specific markers and increase in expression of dedifferentiation markers suggestive of an inverse relationship between phenotypic switch of the VSMC and the expression of the GLP1R; however, the causal relationship remains elusive.Obesity is now a worldwide pandemic. The usual explanation given for the prevalence of obesity is that it results from consumption of a calorie dense diet coupled with physical inactivity. However, this model inadequately explains rising obesity in adults and in children over the past few decades, indicating that other factors must be important contributors. An endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) is an exogenous chemical, or mixture that interferes with any aspect of hormone action. EDCs have become pervasive in our environment, allowing humans to be exposed daily through ingestion, inhalation, and direct dermal contact. Exposure to EDCs has been causally linked with obesity in model organisms and associated with obesity occurrence in humans. Obesogens promote adipogenesis and obesity, in vivo, by a variety of mechanisms. The environmental obesogen model holds that exposure to obesogens elicits a predisposition to obesity and that such exposures may be an important yet overlooked factor in the obesity pandemic.
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