Top in endocrinology: Thyroid eye disease, counteracting inactivity

Most patients with chronic thyroid eye disease had low quality of life despite receiving treatment or undergoing surgery, according to a recent survey. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Another top story focused on the benefits of a “prudent” diet, which researchers said could counteract adverse effects of prolonged sitting on plasma glucose levels.

Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:

Survey: Quality of life remains low in chronic thyroid eye disease

Survey data show that the symptom burden of thyroid eye disease persists during the chronic phase of the disease, with most patients reporting continued low quality of life even after systemic glucocorticoid therapy or surgery. Read more.

‘Prudent’ diet may counteract detrimental effect of sitting on glucose levels

A diet centered on fruits and vegetables is associated with lower 2-hour plasma glucose levels and may attenuate higher levels seen with prolonged sitting, such as when watching TV, according to study data. Read more.

Low free T3 levels associated with COVID-19 mortality, ICU admission

Euthyroid adults hospitalized with COVID-19 who had lower free triiodothyronine levels had more ICU admissions, mechanical ventilation and mortality compared with those with higher levels, according to researchers. Read more.

Kidney stones may signal reduced bone strength, fracture risk

Approximately one-quarter of adults with kidney stone disease had a diagnosis of osteoporosis or bone fracture at the time of their kidney stone diagnosis, according to a Veterans Affairs database analysis. Read more.

Osteoporosis providers report DXA scan delays, medication supply issues during COVID-19

Adults with osteoporosis have had fewer in-person appointments, delayed DXA scans and interruptions with medication supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results from a global survey of physicians. Read more.