Plasma calcium as a predictor of cardiovascular disease in a community-based cohort.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Binding sites specific for growth hormone have been identified in the brain, but the action of GH on the central nervous system is still poorly understood. DESIGN:In a double-blind, placebo-controlled 21-month trial with a cross-over design, with each treatment period lasting for 9 months, we investigated th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Burman P,Hetta J,Wide L,Månsson JE,Ekman R,Karlsson FA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oestrogens are known to enhance both basal and stimulated GH secretion. To examine whether this effect is mediated through the hypothalamus or the pituitary we performed insulin tolerance and GH-releasing hormone (GHRH) tests with and without oestrogen priming in a group of 14 short children. Pretreatment with stilboe...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ross RJ,Grossman A,Davies PS,Savage MO,Besser GM

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased frequencies of adrenal tumours and testicular adrenal rest tumours (TART) have been reported in patients with 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD). OBJECTIVE:Patients, methods and design From a cross-sectional population-based study of 101 adult Norwegian patients with 21OHD, sixty-two participated i...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nermoen I,Rørvik J,Holmedal SH,Hykkerud DL,Fougner KJ,Svartberg J,Husebye ES,Løvås K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe pituitary Cushing's disease of sudden onset after 18 years of unsuccessful treatment for a previously non-functioning chromophobe adenoma is described in a middle-aged woman. Initial presentation with symptoms of optic nerve compression had been preceded by two years of amenorrhoea. Transfrontal resection of a ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Vaughan NJ,Laroche CM,Goodman I,Davies MJ,Jenkins JS

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphataemia, and low or inappropriately normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Idiopathic or genetic drivers are the predominant causes of hypoparathyroidism in paediatric-age patients. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the aetiology and clinical c...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kim JH,Shin YL,Yang S,Cheon CK,Cho JH,Lee BH,Kim GH,Lee JO,Seo EJ,Choi JH,Yoo HW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenetic mechanisms underlying pituitary tumorigenesis are largely unknown. Previous reports have suggested that aggressive pituitary adenomas and/or carcinomas may be associated with genetic alterations that are distinct from those responsible for the more common and less aggressive pituitary adenomas. Here, ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zahedi A,Booth GL,Smyth HS,Farrell WE,Clayton RN,Asa SL,Ezzat S

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) deficiency is the commonest monogenic form of obesity. The significance of MC4R mutations in Asian obese populations has not been adequately examined. The objective of this study was to determine the role of MC4R mutations in severely obese Asian children. DESIGN:We screened 22...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lee YS,Poh LK,Kek BL,Loke KY

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing in several countries. The aim was to investigate trends in the incidence and mortality of thyroid cancer in Scotland, where thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon, between 1960 and 2002. DESIGN:Descriptive epidemiological study. METHODS:Thyroid cancer registratio...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Reynolds RM,Weir J,Stockton DL,Brewster DH,Sandeep TC,Strachan MW

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Septic patients always develop muscle wasting, which delays the rehabilitation and contributes to the increased complications and mortality. Previous studies have implied the crucial role of central inflammation and neuropeptides in the energy balance and muscle metabolism. Insulin has been confirmed to atte...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Duan K,Yu W,Lin Z,Tan S,Bai X,Gao T,Xi F,Li N

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The demonstration that the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 can improve glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes has led to the rapid development during the last decade of promising new classes of agent for the management of type 2 diabetes. These agents possess a range of physiological effects that ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Barnett AH

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hyperandrogenism is one of the characteristic features of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Androgens are important for bone mass. Studies on bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures in postmenopausal women with PCOS are lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate whether postmenopausal women with P...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Schmidt J,Dahlgren E,Brännström M,Landin-Wilhelmsen K

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated correlations between age-related changes in circulating metabolites and arterial stiffness in impaired fasting glucose (IFG). DESIGN, SUBJECTS, MEASUREMENT:This prospective cohort study included 602 healthy, normal fasting glucose (NFG) subjects (30-65 years old) who underwent triennial medic...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Jung S,Kim M,Lee YJ,Lee SH,Lee JH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of plasma immunoreactive met-enkephalin (IR-met-enkephalin) to ethanol (8 g by mouth) after chlorpropamide (250 mg daily for 14 d) was studied in three groups of non-insulin dependent diabetics (a) six diabetics who showed chlorpropamide alcohol flush (CPAF) and in whom the reaction could be blocked by in...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Johnston C,Wiles PG,Medbak S,Bowcock S,Cooke ED,Pyke DA,Rees LH

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a dimeric glycoprotein, a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF) superfamily. It is produced exclusively in the gonads and is involved in the regulation of follicular growth and development. In the ovary AMH is produced by the granulosa cells of early developing follicles and se...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： La Marca A,Volpe A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Postablation whole-body scintigraphy, which is performed 5-7 days after administration of ablation activity of radioactive iodine-131 (131 I) in patients with thyroid cancer, is considered a routine procedure for remnant ablation and a useful tool for disease staging. However, the relationship of pre-ablation...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Liu B,Chen Y,Jiang L,He Y,Huang R,Kuang A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our clinical practice has been to offer treatment with cyclical disodium etidronate and high dose calcium supplements (1500-1600 mg/day) to all female patients with osteoporosis who are unable or unwilling to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and male osteoporotics. In a retrospective study we compared ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Orme SM,Simpson M,Stewart SP,Oldroyd B,Westmacott CF,Smith MA,Belchetz PE

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Localization of ectopic ACTH-secreting tumours causing Cushing syndrome (ECS) is essential for clinical management, yet often difficult. [68 Ga]-DOTATATE PET/CT ([68 Ga]-DOTA-(Tyr3 )-octreotate)] is an FDA-approved high-resolution diagnostic tool for imaging neuroendocrine tumours. Data on the clinical utili...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Wannachalee T,Turcu AF,Bancos I,Habra MA,Avram AM,Chuang HH,Waguespack SG,Auchus RJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The role of androgen decline in the sexual activity of adult males is controversial. To clarify whether sexual function would benefit from testosterone (T) treatment in men with partially or severely reduced serum T levels, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled studies publ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Isidori AM,Giannetta E,Gianfrilli D,Greco EA,Bonifacio V,Aversa A,Isidori A,Fabbri A,Lenzi A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES:Postnatal depression correlates with postpartum weight retention, and dysregulated cortisol metabolism is evident in depressed individuals. Cortisol metabolism, BMI and metabolic phenotype are robustly associated, but the role of cortisol metabolism in postnatal mental health and weight loss has...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Rogers SL,Hughes BA,Tomlinson JW,Blissett J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We determined the effects of physiological (non-hypotensive) increments of plasma atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) on the vasopressin and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal response to insulin induced hypoglycaemia. DESIGN:Single blind, placebo controlled, randomized study of the effect of vehicle alone or ANF (2...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Wittert GA,Espiner EA,Richards AM,Donald RA,Livesey JH,Yandle TG

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Carney complex (CNC) is an autosomal dominant multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome (OMIM 160980). About 70% of cases are familiar; most have mutations of the PRKAR1A gene on chromosome 17q22-24. There is little phenotype-genotype correlation known to date. OBJECTIVE:To study the genotype-phenotype correlation...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Gennari M,Stratakis CA,Hovarth A,Pirazzoli P,Cicognani A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Infusion of GH secretagogues appears to be a novel endocrine approach to reverse the catabolic state of critical illness, through amplification of the endogenously blunted GH secretion associated with a substantial IGF-I rise. Here we report the dynamic characteristics of spontaneous nightly TSH and PRL secre...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Van den Berghe G,de Zegher F,Veldhuis JD,Wouters P,Gouwy S,Stockman W,Weekers F,Schetz M,Lauwers P,Bouillon R,Bowers CY

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:When the gonadotrophin levels increase at midcycle, more basic isoforms of FSH and LH appear in the circulation. However, when these gonadotrophins increase at menopause more acidic forms appear. The present study was done to see whether chronic 17 beta-oestradiol (E2) administration to post-menopausal women ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Wide L,Naessén T

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate whether thyroid scintigraphy would alter the clinical management of patients referred for fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNA). METHODS:We reviewed the medical and imaging records of patients referred to our Department between 2016 and 2019. All the patients had to take a serum thyrotropin test ad...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pirola I,Di Lodovico E,Casella C,Pezzaioli L,Facondo P,Ferlin A,Lombardi D,Cappelli C

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the volumetric bone mineral density (BMD) in girls with Turner's syndrome (TS) before and during growth hormone (GH) treatment in combination with low dose oestrogens as well as three years after discontinuation of GH treatment. DESIGN:In a prospective, randomized injectio...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sass TC,De Muinck Keizer-Schrama SM,Stijnen T,Asarfi A,Van Leeuwen WJ,Van Teunenbroek A,Van Rijn RR,Drop SL

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe four patients with ovarian hyperthecosis and the effects of gonadotrophin releasing hormone on clinical and metabolic variables. DESIGN:Open out-patient study. PATIENTS:Four women presented with post-menopausal hirsuties. They had significant hair growth across the chest, upper back and shoulder...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Barth JH,Jenkins M,Belchetz PE

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the impact of a long-acting somatostatin analogue, octreotide, on glucose tolerance and on insulin sensitivity in acromegaly. DESIGN:We performed a non-randomized controlled trial. PATIENTS:Seven patients with active acromegaly were assessed before and during octreotide therapy given...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ho KK,Jenkins AB,Furler SM,Borkman M,Chisholm DJ

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Milk-alkali syndrome, once a common cause of hypercalcaemia, is now considered rare. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of milk-alkali syndrome among hypercalcaemic, non-end-stage renal disease (non-ESRD) inpatients of a University Hospital and identify patients' and syndrome characteristics. DESIGN AND ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Picolos MK,Lavis VR,Orlander PR

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Growth hormone deficiency is considered the most important factor determining skeletal fragility in hypopituitary patients. Osteoblasts and chondrocytes express growth hormone (GH) receptor. Two GH receptor isoforms (GHRi) have been identified: they differ for the presence/absence of a protein fragment enc...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mormando M,Chiloiro S,Bianchi A,Giampietro A,Angelini F,Tartaglione L,Nasto L,Milardi D,Formenti AM,Giustina A,De Marinis L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00