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Table 2 Variables associated with adrenal insufficiency

From: Predictive factors of adrenal insufficiency in patients admitted to acute medical wards: a case control study

 

Odds-ratio

9%5CI

P value

Restricted model

   

 Glucocorticoid withdrawal

6.66

[2.94 ; 15.09]

<0.001

 Nausea

3.48

[1.09 ; 11.14]

0.036

Broad model

   

 Glucocorticoid withdrawal

7.38

[3.18 ; 17.11]

<0.001

 Nausea

3.37

[1.03 ; 11.00]

0.044

 Eosinophilia

17.6

[1.02 ; 302.3]

0.048

 Hyperkaliemia

2.41

[0.87 ; 6.69]

0.092

  1. Results are expressed as Odds ratio and (95% confidence interval) for a yes vs. no variable. Statistical analysis by stepwise forward logistic regression using a significance value <0.05 (restricted model) or <0.10 (broad model) for entry. CI, confidence interval.
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BMC Endocrine Disorders

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