Thyroid function in choriocarcinoma: demonstration of a thyroid stimulating activity in serum using FRTL-5 and human thyroid cells.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recombinant IGF-I is now available for the treatment of GH insensitivity (Laron syndrome). We have determined the effects of IGF-I on soft connective tissue and bone metabolism in a group of patients with this disorder. PATIENTS AND DESIGN:Thirteen patients with Laron syndrome (LS) (8 children and 5 adults) ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Klinger B,Jensen LT,Silbergeld A,Laron Z

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The inconclusive evidence regarding long-term safety of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy underlines the need for long-term large-scale cohorts. OBJECTIVE:To assess long-term mortality and cancer incidence among patients treated with rhGH during childhood in Israel. DESIGN:A population-based coh...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Libruder C,Blumenfeld O,Dichtiar R,Laron Z,Zadik Z,Shohat T,Afek A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that patients with hyperprolactinaemia due to biologically inactive macroprolactin will not show the characteristically increased dopaminergic inhibition of TSH release seen in patients with microprolactinomas secreting biologically active monomeric PRL. DESIGN:Comparison of the TSH an...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pinto LP,Hanna FW,Evans LM,Davies JS,John R,Scanlon MF

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The responses of plasma adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH), cortisol, growth hormone (GH) and prolactin to insulin-induced hypoglycaemia were studied in six lean male subjects (age 22-29 years). Intravenous insulin tests were performed with and without oxytocin infusion. Blood sugar nadir occurred at the onset of symptoms (t...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nussey SS,Page SR,Ang VT,Jenkins JS,White A

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of short (6 months) and longer-term (up to 24 months) growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy using a dose titration regimen, on lipid and glucose metabolism in GH-deficient, hypopituitary adults. DESIGN:On-going open study of GH treatment up to 24 months. Measurements were performed at ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Florakis D,Hung V,Kaltsas G,Coyte D,Jenkins PJ,Chew SL,Grossman AB,Besser GM,Monson JP

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant endocrine tumour, and its incidence has continuously increased worldwide over the past three decades. We focused on the association of multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with messenger RNA (mRNA) expression to characterize how molecular and histopathologic...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pak K,Suh S,Goh TS,Kim SJ,Oh SO,Seok JW,Kim IJ,Kim YH

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to evaluate simultaneously in thyrotoxic subjects the relative contributions of insulin secretion, insulin-sensitivity (SI) and glucose-mediated (SG) glucose disposal to overall glucose tolerance, seven non-obese patients with thyrotoxicosis were studied by the minimal model analysis of the frequently sampled...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pestell R,Alford F,Ramos R,Sawyer S,Best J,Ward G

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR)- gamma are expressed abundantly in ACTH-secreting pituitary tumours. The PPAR-gamma activator rosiglitazone has been shown to suppress ACTH secretion in human adrenocorticotroph tumour cells in vitro, and prevent and reduce adrenocorticotroph tumour develop...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mullan KR,Leslie H,McCance DR,Sheridan B,Atkinson AB

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There has been much debate concerning the relative contribution of insulin resistance to the development of polycystic ovaries (PCO). We therefore aimed to assess ovarian morphology and insulin/androgen status in females with the hepatic glycogen storage diseases types Ia (GSD-Ia) and III (GSD-III), disorders...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lee PJ,Patel A,Hindmarsh PC,Mowat AP,Leonard JV

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:GH may be beneficial in treating patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the efficacy and safety of GH could be compromised by the potential for accumulation in the circulation. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to investigate the pharmacokinetics and safety of GH treatment in ESRD patients. DESIG...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Langbakke IH,Nielsen JN,Skettrup MP,Harper A,Klitgaard T,Weil A,Engelhardt E,Lange M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the levels of thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and nuclear factor kappaβ (NF-κβ) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients with and without insulin resistance and after treatment with cyproterone acetate/ethinyloestradiol with o...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Liu M,Gao J,Zhang Y,Li P,Wang H,Ren X,Li C

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system. There has been a significant increase in its incidence over the past two decades attributable mainly to the use of more sensitive diagnostic modalities. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology is the mainstay of diagno...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nixon AM,Provatopoulou X,Kalogera E,Zografos GN,Gounaris A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The autoimmune thyroid diseases, Graves disease and autoimmune hypothyroidism, result from a complex interaction between genetic, environmental and endogenous factors. The genetic loci conferring susceptibility remain unclear. A recent report has demonstrated an association between a microsatellite polymorphi...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kotsa K,Watson PF,Weetman AP

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinically significant Graves' orbitopathy (GO) develops in about 25% of those with Graves' disease (GD); most cases of GD in the UK are managed by endocrinologists. Despite this, patients report significant delays before a diagnosis of GO is made. Measures to increase awareness of the early signs of GO and ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mitchell AL,Hickey J,Vaidya B,Mason R,Ajjan R,Zammitt N,Perros P,Dayan C,TEAMeD.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of benign thyroid nodules are asymptomatic, remain stable in size and do not require treatment. However, a minority of patients with growing nodules may have local symptoms or cosmetic concerns, and thus demand surgical therapy. The timely use of ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive thermal therapies has...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cesareo R,Palermo A,Pasqualini V,Cianni R,Gaspa G,Manfrini S,Pacella CM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hyperinsulinaemia has a role in the development of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovary syndrome in women of normal weight. Polycystic ovaries are common in women with bulimia nervosa and this study aimed to determine whether women with bulimia nervosa are insulin resistant and to examine the relation betwee...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Raphael FJ,Rodin DA,Peattie A,Bano G,Kent A,Nussey SS,Lacey JH

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary immunoreactive PGA and PGE, plasma and urinary aldosterone, and plasma renin activity (PRA) were determined in eleven control subjects and four patients with diabetic hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism (HH) before and during 4 days of sodium chloride restriction and frusemide administration. Aldosterone and PRA ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Farese RV,Rodriguez-Colomé M,O'Malley BC

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The differentiation of constitutional delayed puberty (CDP) from gonadotrophin deficiency (GD) in boys at referral poses a difficult challenge. The effectiveness of the GnRH agonist (GnRH-a) test in distinguishing between the two conditions was evaluated and compared with findings of the GnRH and hCG stimula...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kauschansky A,Dickerman Z,Phillip M,Weintrob N,Strich D

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcome of different treatment options used in several cases of non-islet cell tumour hypoglycaemia (NICTH). PATIENTS:Eight cases of NICTH were referred for diagnosis and monitoring following either surgical or medical treatment. METHODS:Serum samples collected throughout the time-course of e...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Teale JD,Wark G

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence has shown that oxidative stress may play a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, and this is an issue of considerable research interest in the field of infiltrative ophthalmopathy. Therefore, we evaluated both the relationship between Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) and serum levels of...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Akarsu E,Buyukhatipoglu H,Aktaran S,Kurtul N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Disordered water balance causes substantial morbidity in a subset of schizophrenics and is the consequence of unexplained defects in the regulation of fluid intake and antidiuretic function. We aimed to determine whether oropharyngeal regulation of water balance is altered in these patients. DESIGN:A 2-hour ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Goldman MB,Robertson GL,Hedeker D

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid function, the clinical occurrence of goitre and ultrasonically determined thyroid gland volume were investigated in 23 patients with phenytoin- and 28 patients with carbamazepine-treated convulsive disorders and compared with matched healthy controls. In the phenytoin treated group median thyroid volume was 26...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Hegedüs L,Hansen JM,Lühdorf K,Perrild H,Feldt-Rasmussen U,Kampmann JP

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS/HYPOTHESIS:Individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) are at increased risk of developing diabetes over the subsequent decade. However, there is uncertainty as to the mechanisms contributing to the development of diabetes. We sought to quantitate insulin secretion and action across the prediabetic range of fa...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sathananthan A,Dalla Man C,Zinsmeister AR,Camilleri M,Rodeheffer RJ,Toffolo G,Cobelli C,Rizza RA,Vella A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess if a cell-based readout of androgen action in serum demonstrates a closer association with recognized classical parameters of androgen action in men than current measures of serum testosterone (T). DESIGN:To develop, validate and utilize a mammalian cell-based assay to measure specifically bioactiv...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Need EF,O'Loughlin PD,Armstrong DT,Haren MT,Martin SA,Tilley WD,Florey Adelaide Male Aging Study.,Wittert GA,Buchanan G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of different doses of a long-acting bromocriptine preparation (Parlodel LAR) to the degree and duration of PRL suppression. We also measured circulating bromocriptine levels and altered tolerability of the drug. DESIGN:A double-blind randomized study...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pagani MD,Tengattini F,Montini M,Pagani G,Pedroncelli A,Gianola D,Gherardi F,Mazzocchi N,Cortesi L,Lancranjan I

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:One of the aims of a subcutaneous (SC) injection is to avoid intradermal or intramuscular injections. Pen systems are an alternative solution to single-use syringes and have become standard for example diabetes therapy. Shorter and smaller needles minimize pain and the risk of intramuscular injections. The th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ludescher B,Rommel M,Willmer T,Fritsche A,Schick F,Machann J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity is characterized by hyperleptinaemia, which is associated with diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine if body fat and muscle measures predict the natural increase in leptin over 2·6 years in older adults. METHODS:A total of 190 subjects (50% females)...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Antony B,Jones G,Stannus O,Blizzard L,Ding C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The excretion of FSH, LH, oestrogens and pregnanediol was monitored once weekly in urine samples collected from eight peri-menopausal women aged 44-55 years (median, 52 years). Observations were commenced between 5 and 15 weeks before the menopause and were continued for 22-30 weeks after final menstruation. Amenorrho...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Metcalf MG,Donald RA,Livesey JH

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to investigate the mechanism of GIP secretion and the role of endogenous GIP in the enteroinsular axis in duodenal ulcer patients, we have compared plasma GIP, insulin, and blood glucose responses to oral glucose ingestion in 10 duodenal ulcer patients, 5 patients with total gastrectomy, and 20 normal subject...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Takemura J,Seino Y,Yamamura T,Yoshiya K,Ishikawa Y,Itoh N,Imura H

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven synthetic analogues of somatostatin helped clarify structural requirements for suppression of growth hormone secretion in rats. Size of the ring is not critical; deletions of serine-13, lysine-4 or asparagine-5 result in peptides which retain an appreciable fraction of the activity. The analogue des-Ala1, Gly2, ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sarantakis D,McKinley WA,Jaunakais I,Clark D,Grant NH

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00