Does low-grade systemic inflammation cause endothelial dysfunction in patients with Hashimoto 's thyroiditis?
In sHT patients, low-grade chronic inflammation causes endothelial dysfunction and impaired nitric oxide availability by a COX-2-dependent pathway leading to increased production of oxidative stress.
Commonly used predictive equations perform poorly in infants and young children with ESLD. Indirect calorimetry should be used when available to guide energy provision, particularly in children who are already malnourished.