Association of thyroid stimulating hormone levels with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in a Mediterranean female population
Conclusion: In a cohort of women, higher TSH levels were associated with subclinical atherosclerotic changes of the carotid artery wall. (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - February 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Diabetic myonecrosis: a diagnosis to be considered
Diabetic myonecrosis is an under-recognized complication of long-standing poorly controlled diabetes mellitus usually involving the quadriceps muscle. The disease is self-limited with an excellent short-term prognosis but unfortunately a poor long-term prognosis because of macrovascular events. Herein, we present a case of diabetic myonecrosis and discuss the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management of the disease. Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for this rare clinical entity in diabetic patients presenting with acute muscle pain. (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - February 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: Short report Source Type: research
Pigs in space
No abstract available (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - February 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
From ‘Bad Pharma’ to better guidance?
No abstract available (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - February 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
