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1Department of Endocrinology, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, F20, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Abstract:
Patients with adrenal insufficiency, despite standard glucocorticoid replacement therapy, continue to experience and report impaired self-perceived health status and quality of life. In this review, we will describe quality of life in this patient population, and summarize the determinants of quality of life, based on previous survey-based studies and clinical trials. In addition, some new emerging data during the still ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic are also reviewed in the present article.
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