Mineralocorticoid replacement in Addison's disease.

abstract：:Long-term bromocriptine treatment was discontinued in thirty-seven women with hyperprolactinaemic amenorrhoea. After cessation of therapy thirty of the thirty-seven women became hyperprolactinaemic again with amenorrhoea or anovulatory bleeding. Seven of the women continued to have regular ovulatory menstruation but o...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bergh T,Nillius SJ,Wide L

更新日期：1982-06-01 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:Results from studies on the effect of glucocorticosteroids on protein turnover in both rat and man have been conflicting. The aim of this study was to investigate the primary cause of muscle wasting in patients with Cushing's syndrome. DESIGN:Studies of whole body 1(-14)C-leucine turnover in patients with Cu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bowes SB,Benn JJ,Scobie IN,Umpleby AM,Lowy C,Sönksen PH

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Animal studies suggest pathological foetal programming of hypothalamic circuits regulating food intake in the setting of leptin deficiency and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). We aimed to compare placental leptin synthesis and leptin-binding capability in venous cord blood between IUGR newborns and neo...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Tzschoppe A,Struwe E,Rascher W,Dörr HG,Schild RL,Goecke TW,Beckmann MW,Hofner B,Kratzsch J,Dötsch J

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We explored the possibility of a genetic anomaly in the sex determining region of the Y chromosome, SRY gene, known to be equated to the testis determining region. PATIENTS:Four patients with bilateral congenital anorchia, absence of testicular tissue, elevated FSH and a lack of testosterone response to huma...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lobaccaro JM,Medlej R,Berta P,Belon C,Galifer RB,Guthmann JP,Chevalier C,Czernichow P,Dumas R,Sultan C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new variant albumin with increased affinities for iodothyronines has been identified. A euthyroid woman had raised total serum concentrations of T4 (155 nmol/l), T3 (3.0 nmol/l) and rT3 (700 pmol/l) but normal levels of all three iodothyronine-binding proteins. The affinity constant for T3 binding to the albumin was...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lalloz MR,Byfield PG,Himsworth RL

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Therapy with GHRH in patients with mild GH insufficiency appears to be more effective than in those with severe insufficiency. We, therefore, studied the clinical response of children with idiopathic short stature to treatment with GHRH(1-29)NH2 (GHRHa) for a period of 12 months. DESIGN:Eighteen short pre-pu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kirk JM,Trainer PJ,Majrowski WH,Murphy J,Savage MO,Besser GM

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:GH deficiency, either in children or in adults, is a clinically relevant problem. The diagnosis is based on dynamic tests of GH secretion, which are clear cut on a group basis but highly problematic for individual diagnosis. The controversy surrounding the diagnosis of GH deficiency reflects the absence of a ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Micic D,Popovic V,Kendereski A,Peino R,Dieguez C,Casanueva FF

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of clinically silent corticotroph macroadenomas is unknown. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of clinically silent corticotroph macroadenomas among all pituitary macroadenomas. DESIGN:Patients scheduled to have transsphenoidal surgery for any sellar mass were prospectively evaluated clin...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Guttenberg KB,Mayson SE,Sawan C,Kharlip J,Lee JY,Martinez-Lage M,Loevner LA,Ewanichak J,Grady MS,Snyder PJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:The intravenous low-dose ACTH test has been proposed as a sensitive tool to assess adrenal function through circulating steroids. The aims of this study were to: (a) find the minimal intramuscular ACTH dose that induced serum and salivary cortisol and aldosterone responses equivalent to those obtained after a...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Contreras LN,Arregger AL,Persi GG,Gonzalez NS,Cardoso EM

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The differentiation of benign from malignant phaeochromocytoma is difficult. We have examined whether the use of flow cytometric determination of nuclear DNA content would be useful as a predictor of malignant behaviour in patients with phaeochromocytoma as some previous studies had suggested t...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Heaney AP,O'Rourke D,Arthur K,Beatty OL,Russell CF,Sloan JM,Hamilton P,Atkinson AB

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of impaired lipolysis of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in patients with abdominal visceral fat accumulation by assessing two major lipolytic enzymes in the plasma, lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and hepatic lipase (HL). DESIGN AND PATIENTS:A total of 3...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kobayashi J,Tashiro J,Murano S,Morisaki N,Saito Y

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Addison's disease is associated with low bone mineral density and increased risk of hip fractures. Causes are multifactorial, contributed by underlying adrenocortical hormonal deficiency, associated autoimmune endocrinopathies, electrolyte disturbances and, in some patients, supraphysiologic glucocorticoid replacement...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lee P,Greenfield JR

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of short-term administration of recombinant biosynthetic IGF-I on patients with an hereditary inability to generate this hormone. DESIGN AND PATIENTS:Ten patients with Laron type dwarfism (LTD) (4 males, six females) aged 3 1/2 to 37 3/4 yea...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Laron Z,Klinger B,Jensen LT,Erster B

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define and discuss the changes of important risk factors and TNM staging over the last 40 years in patients operated on for differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), resulting from the introduction of newer sensitive diagnostic procedures in the preoperative evaluation of thyroid nodules. PATIENTS:We review...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Karga H,Mavroudis K,Giagourta I,Triantaphyllopoulou M,Ktena V,Kassi G,Veloutsou H,Papapetrou P

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：:The biological response, as measured in the cytochemical bioassay, to the high circulating levels of immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) in patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism type I (PSPI) is affected by the presence of an endogenous inhibitor. This is evidenced by the reduced recovery of the biological acti...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Loveridge N,Fischer JA,Devogelaer JP,Nagant de Deuxchaisnes C

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of equivalent doses of two inhibitors of the 3-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase enzyme system--WIN 24540 (trilostane) and WIN 32729--on the secretion of progesterone in early human pregnancy are described. Patients and controls less than 12 weeks pregnant were given a single dose of either drug and the r...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： van der Spuy ZM,Jones DL,Wright CS,Piura B,Paintin DB,James VH,Jacobs HS

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study was performed to characterize the molecular heterogeneity of serum FSH in normal males and to investigate the possible influence of testosterone on serum FSH in androgen-deficient men before and during testosterone administration. DESIGN AND PATIENTS:Serum samples were taken at 10-minute in...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Harsch IA,Simoni M,Nieschlag E

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies assessing quality of life in GH-deficient adults have shown varying results. This may be due to a number of factors including varying causes of GH deficiency, the use of radiotherapy in treatment and patient selection. We aimed to assess whether anterior pituitary hormone deficiency or external pituit...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Page RC,Hammersley MS,Burke CW,Wass JA

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The metabolites of steroidal hormones, including sulphate, glucuronide, and fatty acid (FA) ester derivatives, have received little attention, although these steroid derivatives are essential components in the global assessment of steroid metabolism. The study of FA-derivatives could, in obesity, contribute s...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fernández-Real JM,Sanchis D,Ricart W,Casamitjana R,Balada F,Remesar X,Alemany M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma aldosterone (PA), plasma renin activity (PRA), extracellular fluid volume (EFV) and hepatic blood flow were measured in forty-four patients with sustained essential hypertension and compared with forty-two normotensive controls of same age and sex. All patient had inulin clearances within the normal range and b...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Safar ME,Simon AC,Dard SA,Parlier HR,Pauleau NE,Vincent ML,Sassard JE

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is compelling evidence that insulin resistance may play a pivotal role in the development of pregnancy complications including pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). As dysregulation of visfatin and adiponectin is found in insulin resistance, both adipokines might contribute to pregna...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fasshauer M,Blüher M,Stumvoll M,Tönessen P,Faber R,Stepan H

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Recovery of thyroid function in patients following hypothyroidism induced by 131I therapy for Graves' disease has been described, but only a few detailed clinical and biochemical studies of this phenomenon (transient hypothyroidism) have been published. The prevalence, mechanism, and final outcome of transien...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Aizawa Y,Yoshida K,Kaise N,Fukazawa H,Kiso Y,Sayama N,Hori H,Abe K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Graves' Ophthalmopathy (GO) is a complex eye and orbital disorder that is uniquely linked to Graves' Hyperthyroidism (GH) and has traditionally been considered a cross-reactive immune response against the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) in orbital tissue. However, because there is no direct evide...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Wescombe L,Lahooti H,Gopinath B,Wall JR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate plasma inhibin as a marker of hydatidiform mole and to compare the results with intact human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) and its free beta-subunit. DESIGN:Serial determinations of the plasma concentrations of inhibin, intact human chorionic gonadotrophin and its fre...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Badonnel Y,Barbé F,Legagneur H,Poncelet E,Schweitzer M

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00