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Simons PIHG, Valkenburg O, Telgenkamp I, van der Waaij KM, de Groot DM, Veeraiah P, Bons JAP, Derks TGJ, Schalkwijk CG, Schrauwen-Hinderling VB, Stehouwer CDA, Brouwers MCGJ. Serum sex hormone-binding globulin levels are reduced and inversely associated with intrahepatic lipid content and saturated fatty acid fraction in adult patients with glycogen storage disease type 1a. J Endocrinol Invest 2022; 45:1227-1234. [PMID: 35132570 PMCID: PMC9098618 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-022-01753-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE De novo lipogenesis has been inversely associated with serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels. However, the directionality of this association has remained uncertain. We, therefore, studied individuals with glycogen storage disease type 1a (GSD1a), who are characterized by a genetic defect in glucose-6-phosphatase resulting in increased rates of de novo lipogenesis, to assess the downstream effect on serum SHBG levels. METHODS A case-control study comparing serum SHBG levels in patients with GSD1a (n = 10) and controls matched for age, sex, and BMI (n = 10). Intrahepatic lipid content and saturated fatty acid fraction were quantified by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. RESULTS Serum SHBG levels were statistically significantly lower in patients with GSD1a compared to the controls (p = 0.041), while intrahepatic lipid content and intrahepatic saturated fatty acid fraction-a marker of de novo lipogenesis-were significantly higher in patients with GSD1a (p = 0.001 and p = 0.019, respectively). In addition, there was a statistically significant, inverse association of intrahepatic lipid content and saturated fatty acid fraction with serum SHBG levels in patients and controls combined (β: - 0.28, 95% CI: - 0.47;- 0.09 and β: - 0.02, 95% CI: - 0.04;- 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSION Patients with GSD1a, who are characterized by genetically determined higher rates of de novo lipogenesis, have lower serum SHBG levels than controls.
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Affiliation(s)
- P I H G Simons
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Laboratory for Metabolism and Vascular Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Laboratory for Metabolism and Vascular Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Laboratory for Metabolism and Vascular Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Central Diagnostic Laboratory, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Section of Metabolic Diseases, Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Metabolism and Vascular Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Metabolism and Vascular Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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van Geffen M, van der Waaij KM, Stassen PM. Number, nature & impact of incoming telephone calls on residents and their work during evening shifts. Acute Med 2022; 21:5-11. [PMID: 35342904 DOI: 10.52964/amja.0886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Internal medicine residents are frequently interrupted by phone calls, which may compromise workflow, work quality and job satisfaction. AIM This study investigates the number, nature and impact of calls on residents and their work during evening shifts in the emergency department and ward. METHODS This prospective observational study compares measurements from direct observations with subjective data from questionnaires. RESULTS Residents received 26 resp. 30 (median) calls per shift in the emergency department and ward, with duration of 50 resp. 80 seconds. Residents perceived high burden and impact on quality of work and job satisfaction. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION Frequent interruptions by phone calls were observed, which resulted in high burden. Our study raises the urgency for finding solutions and provides insights necessary for possible interventions.
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- Mwl van Geffen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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