Possible link between COVID-19 and subacute thyroiditis
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 23 JulRecent research indicates that a routine thyroiditis assessment of Covid patients in HICU may well be a good idea. This blog post explains why.
Obesity and the increased risk of mortality through COVID-19
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 25 JunIn this post I discuss the problem of obesity in the UK (specifically in terms of COVID-19) and the latest research about successfully losing weight
Coronavirus Mortality – the increased risk for people with diabetes
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 26 MayHow much of a risk does Coronavirus present to people with diabetes, and is there a difference between those with Type 1 diabetes and those with type 2? I share the latest research
What might the new normal be for our healthcare services?
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 28 AprThroughout history all pandemics have been followed by a new order. What might this look like for our healthcare services?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) if you have diabetes
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Sat 21 MarGiven their higher risk, diabetes patients are naturally anxious to get accurate information about coronavirus (COVID19). So in this post I am addressing their most frequent questions
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – your Thyroid questions answered
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Wed 18 MarThe reference to "any other serious underlying condition" in terms of Coronavirus risk has made many people with thyroid conditions anxious. This post answers the most common questions currently asked of me.