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   COVID-19 and hyperglycaemic emergencies: perspectives from a developing country

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Raisa Bhikoo --- , South Africa Marli Conradie-Smit --- , South Africa Gerhard Van Wyk --- , South Africa Sa’ad Lahri --- , South Africa Elizabeth Du Plessis --- , South Africa Jaco Cilliers --- , South Africa Susan Hugo --- , South Africa Ankia Coetzee --- , South Africa

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   Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a presentation of hyperthyroidism increasing in frequency around the world

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AMM Ollivry --- Karl Bremer Hospital, South Africa ZJ Joubert --- Karl Bremer Hospital, South Africa

   Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a complication of hyperthyroidism commonly seen in Asian populations. It presents as sudden-onset muscle paralysis and hypokalaemia. Diagnosis is often delayed due to the rarity of the disease, the subtlety of the hyperthyroidism and the...

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