Back to normal? A retrospective study on stimulation test and endocrinological diagnosis before, during and after COVID-19 pandemics
The pandemic altered diagnostic patterns, with reduced GHD evaluations reflecting limited healthcare access. Post-pandemic recovery suggests a resolution of diagnostic delays. The temporary surge in CPP cases, likely influenced by pandemic-related lifestyle changes, subsided post-pandemic, aligning with pre-pandemic trends. To date, no other studies have reported similar variations in GHD incidence during the pandemic.
Authors
- Paolo Dalena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2920-9572)
- Sofia Passarella
- Giada Vittori
- Gianluca Tamaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1635-9141)
- Gianluca Tornese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4395-3915)
- Egidio Barbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6343-846X)
- Viviana Vidonis
- Elena Faleschini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7045-5524)
- Martina Peinkhofer
- Dorsaf Slama
Institutions
- University of Trieste (IT)
- IRCCS Materno Infantile Burlo Garofolo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1571685
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29