The effect of diabetes mellitus on in-hospital hyperglycemia, length of stay and survival in patients with brain tumor receiving dexamethasone: A descriptive and comparative analysis.
Title | The effect of diabetes mellitus on in-hospital hyperglycemia, length of stay and survival in patients with brain tumor receiving dexamethasone: A descriptive and comparative analysis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Pantelidis, P., Tsitsopoulos P. P., Pappa E., Theologou E., Karanikolas N., Drosos C., & Tsonidis C. |
Journal | Clin Neurol Neurosurg |
Volume | 184 |
Pagination | 105450 |
Date Published | 2019 Sep |
ISSN | 1872-6968 |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Blood Glucose, Brain Neoplasms, Dexamethasone, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Mellitus, Female, Humans, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemic Agents, Length of Stay, Male, Middle Aged |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To perform a comparative analysis on the impact of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) on in-hospital hyperglycemia, length of stay (LOS) and survival of patients suffering from brain tumor who receive dexamethasone. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105450 |
Alternate Journal | Clin Neurol Neurosurg |
PubMed ID | 31376773 |