Top in endocrinology: Obesity and COVID-19, gestational weight gain

A new study showed that obesity increases the odds for mechanical ventilation and mortality among patients with COVID-19. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Another top story was about an association between gestational weight gain and an increased risk for autism in children.

Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:

Obesity increases odds for mechanical ventilation, mortality in COVID-19

Adults with obesity admitted to 12 New York hospitals for COVID-19 had higher odds for invasive mechanical ventilation and mortality when compared with those with a normal BMI, according to a study published in Obesity. Read more.

Gestational weight gain associated with increased autism risk for children

Pregnancy weight gain in excess of recommendations is associated with a higher risk for autism spectrum disorder among offspring, according to results of a meta-analysis published in Obesity. Read more.

High HbA1c increases risks for acute respiratory distress syndrome, COVID-19 mortality

Adults with COVID-19 admitted to two ICUs in China were at greater risk for secondary respiratory infections, acute respiratory distress syndrome and mortality with an HbA1c of 6.5% or higher, according to study data. Read more.

Abbreviated glucose testing identifies highest risk pregnant women during COVID-19

Random plasma glucose tests at 12 weeks’ gestation and fasting plasma glucose or HbA1c at 28 weeks’ gestation can safely identify women with hyperglycemia at risk for suboptimal pregnancy outcomes during COVID-19, study data show. Read more.

Black, Hispanic adults receive unequal treatment for adrenalectomy

Black and Hispanic adults undergoing adrenalectomy experience higher complication rates and longer hospital stay and have decreased access to high-volume surgeons compared with white counterparts, according to a database review. Read more.