The IGF-I/IGFBP-3 system in gingival crevicular fluid and dependence on application of fixed force.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are a wide range of congenital conditions characterized by an incongruence of components involved in sexual differentiation, including gender psychosexual development. The management of such disorders is complex, and one of the most crucial decision is represented by gend...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fisher AD,Ristori J,Fanni E,Castellini G,Forti G,Maggi M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We experienced an unusual combination of painless thyroiditis and Sheehan's syndrome in a single patient. A 29-year-old postpartum woman was referred to us for suspected Sheehan's syndrome. Endocrine tests confirmed the diagnosis, but, unexpectedly, her thyroid hormone levels in the plasma were elevated. Based on the ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Watanobe H,Kawabe H

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker that predicts coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. Diabetes mellitus (DM) counts as a CHD risk equivalent. We aimed to compare serum high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) levels in Type 2 diabetic (T2DM) men without CHD, non-diabetic CHD patients and T2DM pat...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bahceci M,Tuzcu A,Ogun C,Canoruc N,Iltimur K,Aslan C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most common form of secondary osteoporosis. GC influence bone metabolism via a modulation of different components of the GH/IGF-I system. GH has multiple anabolic effects on bone, either direct or mediated by IGF-I. GH-deficient subjects have significant reduction in bo...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lombardi G,Colarusso S,Di Somma C,Guerra E,Tauchmanova L,Colao A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO), also known as "oncogenic osteomalacia", is a rare cause of osteomalacia. TIO often has an insidious onset characterized clinically by progressive muscle weakness and bone pain with fractures. The hallmark biochemical finding is a persistent low serum phosphorus concentration due to re...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Boland JM,Tebben PJ,Folpe AL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin degradation in IM-9 cultured human lymphocytes occurs extracellularly. In the presence of 0.1% bovine serum albumin, insulin degradation products are formed that are soluble in 5% trichloroacetic acid. In the presence of 5% bovine serum albumin, the major products of insulin degradation are insoluble in 5% tri...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Misbin RI,Mehl TD

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatostatin and its derivatives have been predominantly studied and succesfully used in endocrinological diseases. This article reviews the rationale of the use of somatostatin and its derivatives in ophthalmology based on current understanding of its action in the eye and summarizes previously published controlled s...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Missotten T,Baarsma GS,Kuijpers RW,van den Born LI,van der Loos T,Croxen R,Hofland LJ,van Hagen PM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three euthyroid patients with a single, solid, nonfunctioning thyroid nodule were submitted to fine needle aspiration biopsy and serum thyroglobulin (Tg) was measured before and after (48h) 10 U of bovine TSH. Twenty-two normal subjects were also submitted to the bTSH test. Patients with nonfunctioning nodules w...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Leite Z,Carneiro P,Halpern A,Medeiros-Neto G

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) is a rare disease characterized by non-suppressed TSH in spite of high free thyroid hormone levels. Up to date, in the literature, there are more than 600 RTH cases, but co-incidental hypophyseal adenoma was reported in only 1 case. In the literature, despite reported cases with thy...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Berker D,Aydin Y,Tutuncu YA,Isik S,Delibasi T,Berker M,Guler S,Kamel N

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antithyroid drugs may be proposed as the firstline therapy for hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease since some patients undergo prolonged remission after drug withdrawal. On the other hand, some studies, though controversial, indicated that methimazole (MMI) has some immunomodulating activity. We retrospectively ana...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mazza E,Carlini M,Flecchia D,Blatto A,Zuccarini O,Gamba S,Beninati S,Messina M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the influence of calcium ions on the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones basally and in response to exogenous hypothalamic releasing factors in 6 men with pituitary tumors. To this end, concentrations of LH, FSH, TSH, growth hormone and prolactin were measured in blood collected at 10-min interval...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Davis M,Nassberg B,Borges JL,Iranmanesh A,Lizzaralde G,Santen RJ,Drake C,Rogol AD,Kaiser DL,Thorner MO

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight-year follow-up evaluation and analysis of factors related to postoperative thyroid dysfunction were made in 216 patients with Graves' disease treated by subtotal thyroidectomy. The postoperative status of thyroid function were as follows according to hypersensitive TSH level: 65 patients (30.1%) were euthyroid, ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sugino K,Mimura T,Toshima K,Iwabuchi H,Kitamura Y,Kawano M,Ozaki O,Ito K

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic ACTH production accounts for 15% of Cushing's syndrome presentations and is characterized by the presence of an excess of ACTH precursors. However in the case presented here ectopic ACTH production was from functional pituitary tissue within an ovarian dermoid cyst. Endocrine investigations showed that the pro...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Watson J,Taylor M,Pampiglione J,Rasbridge S,Armitage M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several cases of ovarian neoplasms resulting in Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic secretion of ACTH or ectopic secretion of F have been reported. Tumors producing ACTH include adenocarcinoma, androblastoma, Sertoli cell carcinoma, carcinoid tumor and teratoma. Cortisol secretion has been reported in ovarian steroid ce...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sworczak K,Blaut K,Malecha M,Lewczuk A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To our knowledge, no case of remission in autoimmune Addison's disease has previously been reported. We describe a patient with primary adrenal insufficiency caused by autoimmune adrenalitis in whom partial remission was observed after 7 yr. CASE:A 39-yr-old male was referred because of extreme fatigue, weig...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Smans LC,Zelissen PM

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basal IGF-I levels and the GH response to at least two among provocative stimuli such as clonidine (CLO, Catapresan, 150 mcg/m2 p.o.), GHRH (1 mcg/kg i.v.)+arginine (ARG, 0.5 g/kg i.v. infusion during 30 min) and GHRH+pyridostigmine (PD, Mestinon cpr 60 mg p.o.) have been evaluated in 43 children with Prader-Willi syn...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Corrias A,Bellone J,Beccaria L,Bosio L,Trifirò G,Livieri C,Ragusa L,Salvatoni A,Andreo M,Ciampalini P,Tonini G,Crinò A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal origin and ACTH-dependent secretion of endogenous digitalis-like factor(s) (EDLF) was investigated. Twelve normal weight normotensive subjects (normal group) and 10 patients with Addison's disease (Addison group) were subjected to prolonged ACTH stimulation with 1 mg tetracosactin-depot im. Blood sampling was ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sophocleous A,Elmatzoglou I,Souvatzoglou A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homocysteine (HCY) is a sulfur-containing amino acid involved in two metabolic pathways, catalized by cystathionine-B-synthase and methionine synthase, depending on vitamin (vit) B6, B12, and folate levels and enzymatic activity of methylenetetrahydrofolate. High HCY levels (HHCY) are associated with cardiovascular (C...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Petramala L,Acca M,Francucci CM,D'Erasmo E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In patients with obesity, micronutrient deficiencies have been reported both before and after bariatric surgery (BS). Obesity is a chronic pro-inflammatory status, and inflammation increases the risk of micronutrient malnutrition. Our objective was to assess in pre-BS patients the prevalence of micronutrient de...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pellegrini M,Rahimi F,Boschetti S,Devecchi A,De Francesco A,Mancino MV,Toppino M,Morino M,Fanni G,Ponzo V,Marzola E,Abbate Daga G,Broglio F,Ghigo E,Bo S

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, and European Thyroid Association medical guidelines for clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules are systematically developed statements to assist health care professionals in medical decision making for ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Gharib H,Papini E,Paschke R,Duick DS,Valcavi R,Hegedüs L,Vitti P,AACE\/AME\/ETA Task Force on Thyroid Nodules.

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An abnormal regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to examine if morning saliva cortisols show similar associations. Twenty-eight men, all 53 yr of age, delivered during an ordi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Wallerius S,Rosmond R,Ljung T,Holm G,Björntorp P

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subclinical thyroid dysfunctions may cause cognitive deficits and mood disorders. Chronic TSH-suppressive therapy with L-T(4) causing subclinical hyperthyroidism has been widely used in treatment of patients with thyroid differentiated carcinoma. The impact of this therapy on cognitive functions and mood hav...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Jaracz J,Kucharska A,Rajewska-Rager A,Lacka K

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as the inability to achieve and/or to maintain an erection for a sufficiently long period of time so as to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse. ED affects millions of men throughout the world and could have a negative influence on ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Foresta C,Caretta N,Aversa A,Bettocchi C,Corona G,Mariani S,Rossato M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of exogenous prednisone on serum thyrotropin (TSH), thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations was investigated in four patients with non-functioning thyroid glands receiving T4 replacement therapy. Orally administered prednisone, in a dose of 20 mg each day for nine days, resulted in a signif...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Jensen J,Nolan G,Jubiz W

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune dysfunction is very common in diabetes mellitus (DM). However, there is no evidence whether such immune dysfunction can influence the development of DM, especially the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). AIM:To investigate the influence of absence of T cells on DN. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Balb/c...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lin S,Xu PC,Huang QE,Jia JY,Jia ZH,Wei L,Zheng ZF,Shang WY

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Puberty is a major developmental stage. Damaging mutations, considered as "mistakes of nature", have contributed to the unraveling of the networks implicated in the normal initiation of puberty. Genes involved in the abnormal hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis development, in the normosmic idiopathic hypogonado...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Leka-Emiri S,Chrousos GP,Kanaka-Gantenbein C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differently from other metabolic conditions, most of calcium metabolism disorders are diagnosed through simple detection of both serum and urinary excretion (24-h urine collection), levels of calcium, total and ionized form, and phosphate, and of calciotropic hormone serum levels, such as calcitonin, PTH and vitamin D...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cioppi F,Falchetti A,Masi L,Brandi ML

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acromegaly is known to be associated to vascular damage characterized by an increase of vascular wall thickness and an impairment of vascular function. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of medical treatment with the GH receptor antagonist pegvisomant on vascular structure and function in ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： De Martino MC,Auriemma RS,Brevetti G,Vitale G,Schiano V,Galdiero M,Grasso L,Lombardi G,Colao A,Pivonello R

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pituitary and peripheral responses to L-T4 and L-T3 therapy were studied in 12 patients with congenital goitrous hypothyroidism, in 10 patients with an ectopic thyroid and onset of hypothyroidism at 3-8 years of age, and in 6 patients with adult-onset hypothyroidism, after they had had their chronic thyroid hormon...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cavaliere H,Medeiros-Neto GA,Rosner W,Kourides IA

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous endocrine disorder companied with neuroendocrine and metabolic disorders. Gut microbiota has been implicated to play a key role in metabolic diseases and the production of neurotransmitters. Previous studies have reported the alterations in the gut micr...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Liang Z,Di N,Li L,Yang D

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00