Group 1. Epidemiology of primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency: Prevalence and incidence, acute adrenal insufficiency, long-term morbidity and mortality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2017.10.010
Abstract: The prevalence of primary adrenal insufficiency is estimated at between 82-144/million, with auto-immunity being the most common cause in adults and genetic causes, especially enzyme defects, being the most common cause in children. The prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: adrenal insufficiency; prevalence; epidemiology; secondary adrenal ... See more keywords
SEEN guidelines for the management and prevention of acute adrenal insufficiency.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.endinu.2019.01.004
Abstract: Acute adrenal insufficiency (AAI) is a potentially fatal medical emergency whose prevention and treatment should be known by all medical professionals. AAI is an underdiagnosed condition because of its non-specific symptoms, but its diagnosis and… read more here.
Keywords: insufficiency; management prevention; adrenal insufficiency; acute adrenal ... See more keywords
Acute Adrenal Insufficiency After an Antiemetic Dose of Dexamethasone: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000953
Abstract: Dexamethasone is widely used in current practice for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Although its use in the perioperative setting has been associated with several side effects (eg, hyperglycemia and suppression of adrenal… read more here.
Keywords: adrenal insufficiency; acute adrenal; case; dexamethasone ... See more keywords