Should all patients with acromegaly receive somatostatin analogue therapy before surgery and, if so, for how long?

abstract：:Amniotic fluid concentrations of 3,3',5'-tri-iodothyronine (rT3), 3,3'-Di-iodothyronine (3,3'-T2), 3,5,3'-tri-iodothyronine (T3) and T4 were studied in 384 women during normal and complicated pregnancy. An inverse correlation was observed between decreasing rT3 and increasing 3,3'-T2 concentrations in amniotic fluid w...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Meinhold H,Dudenhausen JW,Wenzel KW,Saling E

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two main types of RET/PTC oncogene, named RET/PTC-1 and 3, occur in papillary thyroid carcinomas especially in those from Belarus children after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Several variants of RET/PTC-3 have also been found, having different break points with respect to the classical RET/PTC-3. To our knowledge, n...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Elisei R,Romei C,Soldatenko PP,Cosci B,Vorontsova T,Vivaldi A,Basolo F,Cherstvoy ED,Pinchera A,Pacini F

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of prenatal dexamethasone treatment in offspring at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. METHODS:MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, the clinicaltrials.gov website databases were systematically searched from inception through March 2019. WMD and SMD with 95%CIs were c...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Xu L,Lin W,Cai L,Huang H,Liang J,Li L,Zong L,Wang N,Wen J,Chen G

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Calcium absorption is an important determinant of calcium retention and bone metabolism. However, most methods of measuring calcium absorption, including the well-established dual stable isotope method, are costly and cumbersome to implement. We evaluated whether an oral calcium tolerance test (OCTT), which i...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ceglia L,Abrams SA,Harris SS,Rasmussen HM,Dallal GE,Dawson-Hughes B

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:PCOS is associated with obesity and insulin resistance. Efforts have focused on whether an abnormal energy homeostasis contributes to the development of obesity in these patients. There are conflicting results in the literature regarding whether women with PCOS have an altered basal metabolic rate (BMR), ther...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Churchill SJ,Wang ET,Bhasin G,Alexander C,Bresee C,Pall M,Azziz R,Mathur R,Pisarska MD

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The chromosomal regions containing the two putative tumour suppressors, fragile histidine triad gene (FHIT) and tumour suppressor gene 101 (TSG101), are deleted frequently in thyroid tumours. We therefore analysed FHIT and TSG101 transcripts in a group of advanced thyroid tumours to establish their role in th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： McIver B,Grebe SK,Wang L,Hay ID,Yokomizo A,Liu W,Goellner JR,Grant CS,Smith DI,Eberhardt NL

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, and surgical treatment of obese patients as part of a multidisciplinary approach seems to provide faster results than diet therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dermolipectomy on insulin action and inflammatory markers in 20 obe...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Rizzo MR,Paolisso G,Grella R,Barbieri M,Grella E,Ragno E,Grella R,Nicoletti G,D'Andrea F

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major physiological role of calcitonin in humans appears to be regulation of skeletal turnover. It has been suggested that another function of calcitonin is to prevent post-prandial rises in calcium, particularly in animals, but the importance of such a function in man remains to be determined. Although it is known ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Stevenson JC,Adrian TE,Christofides ND,Bloom SR

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the 8th edition American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumour-node-metastasis (TNM) staging system (TNM-8), changes have been made regarding anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) compared with the 7th edition (TNM-7). The major changes are that anaplastic ATC now has the same T stage definitions as differe...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Xiang J,Wang Z,Sun W,Zhang H

更新日期：2020-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity may be characterized by abnormal sex steroid secretion and reduced sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) which in turn is related to fat distribution and insulin secretion. Recent in-vitro and in-vivo evidence suggests that insulin is the common mechanism regulating the secretion of SHBG and insulin-like growth ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Weaver JU,Holly JM,Kopelman PG,Noonan K,Giadom CG,White N,Virdee S,Wass JA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Small, dense low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are a feature of the metabolic syndrome (MS) but their predictive role still remains to be established. We performed a 2-year follow-up study in 124 subjects with MS (63 +/- 6 years), as defined by the American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung and Blood Instit...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Rizzo M,Pernice V,Frasheri A,Di Lorenzo G,Rini GB,Spinas GA,Berneis K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient with unilateral thyroid carcinoma, who developed hyperfunction of the thyroid gland during the metastatic progression of the thyroid carcinoma. Concurrently with this event, TSI increased and it is suggested that the differentiated aggressive metastatic thyroid neoplasm had initiated the autoimmune...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Steffensen FH,Aunsholt NA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In adults, excessive GH secretion may lead to secondary diabetes mellitus, while prolonged GH treatment may accelerate the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in predisposed children. The aim of the study was to evaluate insulin sensitivity (IS) and glucose tolerance (GT) in a group of GH-deficient children tre...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Radetti G,Pasquino B,Gottardi E,Contadin IB,Rigon F,Aimaretti G

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different forms of testosterone (T) replacement therapy were compared; they were the intramuscular injection of mixed testosterone esters 250 mg; the subcutaneous implantation of 6 X 100 mg pellets of fused testosterone; and the oral administration of testosterone undecanoate (TU) 80 mg twice daily. Six hypogona...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cantrill JA,Dewis P,Large DM,Newman M,Anderson DC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have suggested that patients receiving thyroxine are at increased risk of osteoporosis. We set out to measure bone mineral densities in two groups of post-menopausal women receiving thyroxine replacement therapy (those with serum TSH levels persistently suppressed or non-suppressed) and to comp...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Grant DJ,McMurdo ME,Mole PA,Paterson CR,Davies RR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Results from the published studies on the association of adiponectin gene (ADIPOQ) polymorphisms with blood lipids and blood pressure are conflicting. We investigated the association of three ADIPOQ polymorphisms, +45 T > G (rs2241766), +276 G > T (rs1501299) and -11377 C > G (rs266729), with these traits in ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zhao T,Zhao J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore differences in irisin concentrations between lean adolescents with PCOS and age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls and examine the associations of irisin with core features of the syndrome. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PATIENTS:Lean females with PCOS, aged 13-21 years. MEASUREMENTS:Phy...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bacopoulou F,Athanasopoulos N,Efthymiou V,Mantzou A,Aravantinos L,Vlahopoulos S,Deligeoroglou E

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Data on reference intervals of thyroid functions in Southeast Asia are limited. The aim of this study was to provide reference ranges of thyroid functions and thyroid autoantibodies in Thais. DESIGN AND METHODS:Serum samples from 2545 apparently healthy non-pregnant subjects, aged ≥14 years, from the fourth ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sriphrapradang C,Pavarangkoon S,Jongjaroenprasert W,Chailurkit LO,Ongphiphadhanakul B,Aekplakorn W

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to elucidate the accuracy and limitations of [(18)F]-fluoro-L-dihydroxyphenylalanine ([(18) F]DOPA) positron emission tomography (PET) for Japanese patients with congenital hyperinsulinism. Although [(18)F]DOPA PET is reported to be useful for precisely localizing the focal form of congenital hyperin...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Masue M,Nishibori H,Fukuyama S,Yoshizawa A,Okamoto S,Doi R,Uemoto S,Tokumi T,Kasai T,Yorifuji T

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is a common endocrine cancer and commonly presents with lymph node (LN) metastases. The role of surgical removal of the central cervical LN compartment is poorly defined. There are no prospective randomized controlled trials addressing the relevance to the extent of the initial...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mulla M,Schulte KM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgery of bone metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma seems indicated in individual patients. This study was performed (1) to analyse retrospectively patients with bone metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma and (2) to evaluate the impact of surgery of bone metastases on survival. PATIEN...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zettinig G,Fueger BJ,Passler C,Kaserer K,Pirich C,Dudczak R,Niederle B

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently reported an impaired growth hormone (GH) response to a single i.v. bolus dose of growth hormone releasing factor (1 microgram/kg body weight) in obese women. We have now investigated whether the i.v. administration of low dose GHRF(1-29)NH2 (0.33 microgram/kg/h) by 15 min pulsed injections for 3 h fol...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kopelman PG,Noonan K

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old woman was evaluated for congenital dwarfism, primary amenorrhoea due to hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, severe hyperlipidaemia with pancreatitis, and overt diabetes mellitus associated with severe insulin resistance requiring 2.5-3 units of insulin per kilogram body weight. Chromosomal analysis with tryp...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mantzoros CS,Moses AC

更新日期：1995-08-01 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：:We describe a patient with multiple endocrine adenomatosis Type I, characterized by pituitary-dependent Cushing's Syndrome, marked hyperprolactinaemia, primary hyperparathyroidism and hyperinsulinism leading to hypoglycaemia. The patient subsequently developed an exocrine pancreatic carcinoma at the age of 32 years fr...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Oliver MH,Drury PL,Van't Hoff W

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of chlorpromazine (CPZ) on prolactin (PRL) secretion was studied in fourteen sexually immature males; nine with idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and five who proved to be normal early pubertal boys. Initially, clinical features and basal levels of testosterone, LH and FSH in serum collected in the ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Winters SJ,Johnsonbaugh RE,Sherins RJ

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may be related to abnormal lipid metabolism. Secretion and clearance of VLDL apolipoprotein B100 (apoB) are important determinants of plasma lipid concentrations and are known to be influenced by hormones, including insulin ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Christ ER,Carroll PV,Albany E,Umpleby AM,Lumb PJ,Wierzbicki AS,Simpson HL,Sönksen PH,Russell-Ones DL

更新日期：2001-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between serum chemokine CXC ligand 5 (CXCL5) and intima-media thickness (IMT) of the common carotid artery, a marker of preclinical atherosclerosis. DESIGN, PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS:We measured the IMT (mean of three segments of both carotid arteries by ultrasonography), serum CXC...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chen L,Yang Z,Lu B,Li Q,Ye Z,He M,Huang Y,Wang X,Zhang Z,Wen J,Liu C,Qu S,Hu R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between maternal thyrotrophin (TSH) and breech presentation at term. DESIGN:Combined data sets of two prospective studies to obtain adequate epidemiological power. PATIENTS:One thousand and fifty-eight healthy pregnant women (58 breech, 1000 cephalic) and 131 women who presented in...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kooistra L,Kuppens SM,Hasaart TH,Vader HL,Wijnen HA,Oei SG,Pop VJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00