Investigation of delayed puberty.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy and lactation comprise a critical window spanning all seasons during which maternal vitamin D status potentially may influence the long-term health of the newborn. Women typically receive calcium/vitamin D supplementation through antenatal vitamins, but there has been limited serial evaluation of m...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kramer CK,Ye C,Swaminathan B,Hanley AJ,Connelly PW,Sermer M,Zinman B,Retnakaran R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity disproportionately affects African Americans (AA) (especially women), and is linked to depressed 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH D) and elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH). The relationship of 25-OH D and PTH with body composition and size in AA is not well known. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship o...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Valiña-Tóth AL,Lai Z,Yoo W,Abou-Samra A,Gadegbeku CA,Flack JM

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:A receptor assay for TSH receptor antibodies is described in which unextracted serum, detergent solubilised TSH receptors and 125I-labelled TSH are used. The assay was rapid and reproducible with coefficients of inter-assay variation of 12.3%, 2.1 and 2.6% at mean inhibition of TSH binding values of 11, 53, and 79 res...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Southgate K,Creagh F,Teece M,Kingswood C,Rees Smith B

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is believed that the study of gonadal function of the child should be regarded as a whole, beginning with the fetus and ending with the adolescent. Gonadal function depends upon 3 levels of activities: 1) central level (extra-hypothalamic, hypothalamic, and anterior pituitary); 2) an intermediate level (gonadal a...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Forest MG,De Peretti E,Bertrand J

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 31-year old female presented with recurrent episodes of post-prandial hypoglycaemic symptoms. Basal serum levels of ACTH, cortisol, GH, insulin and glucagon were normal. An adrenaline test demonstrated a normal peripheral response. An exercise test failed to produce ACTH, cortisol or FFA responses. Insulin (0.1 u/kg...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Corcos AP,Weidenfeld J,Levy J,Barash V,Siegel RA,Gutman A,Chowers I

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Animal data and cross-sectional human studies have established that chronic hyponatraemia predisposes to osteoporosis; the effects of acute hyponatraemia on bone turnover have not been determined. Our objective was to test the hypothesis that acute hyponatraemia leads to dynamic effects on bone turnover. DESIG...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Garrahy A,Galloway I,Hannon AM,Dineen R,Javadpour M,Tormey WP,Gan KJ,Twomey PJ,Mc Kenna MJ,Kilbane M,Crowley RK,Sherlock M,Thompson CJ

更新日期：2020-11-11 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：OBJECTIVE:The relationship between growth hormone (GH) therapy and malignancy, including leukaemias, remains controversial. In order to study this possible relationship further, we have investigated whether GH treatment induces chromosomal abnormalities in peripheral blood lymphocytes. DESIGN:Open, prospective study i...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bozzola M,Tettoni K,Severi F,Capra E,Danesino C,Scappaticci S

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Although insulin has been shown to stimulate ovarian steroidogenesis and hyperinsulinaemia has been implicated in the raised androgen levels found in diseases associated with significant insulin resistance, ovarian function has not been studied so far in women with NIDDM. We have assessed ovarian function in ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Stamataki KE,Spina J,Rangou DB,Chlouverakis CS,Piaditis GP

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine autoimmunity is known to be characterized by the presence of specific autoantibodies and from the histopathological point of view by lymphocytic infiltration in the target tissue. The presence of mononuclear cell infiltrates is the pathological hallmark of most endocrine diseases characterized by an autoimmu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pozzilli P,Carotenuto P,Delitala G

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The standard ACTH test in clinical use employs a pharmacological dose of ACTH which assesses the maximum secretory capacity of the adrenal cortex. We have investigated the responses of plasma adrenocortical steroids including cortisol, aldosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) to physiological doses of AC...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Daidoh H,Morita H,Mune T,Murayama M,Hanafusa J,Ni H,Shibata H,Yasuda K

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the genetics of male undermasculinization must encompass a description of the embryology of the genital system. The dimorphism of sex development consequent upon the formation of a testis and the subsequent secretion of hormones to impose a male phenotype is highlighted. Thus, an understanding of the cause...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ahmed SF,Hughes IA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:There are currently no sensitive and specific assays for activin B that could be utilized to study human biological fluids. The aim of this project was to develop and validate a 'total' activin B ELISA for use with human biological fluids and establish concentrations of activin B in the circula...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ludlow H,Phillips DJ,Myers M,McLachlan RI,de Kretser DM,Allan CA,Anderson RA,Groome NP,Hyvönen M,Duncan WC,Muttukrishna S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether subclinical hypothyroidism adversely impacts pregnancy outcomes is inconclusive, and limited data are available on the optimal TSH range in women planning pregnancy. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between maternal preconception TSH levels and pregnancy outcomes. DESIGN:Population-based co...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chen S,Zhou X,Zhu H,Yang H,Gong F,Wang L,Zhang M,Jiang Y,Yan C,Li J,Wang Q,Zhang S,Pan H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ((1) H-MRS) is a sensitive, noninvasive imaging technique capable of measuring brain metabolites in vivo. Chronic exposure to endogenous hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome (CS) is associated with negative effects on memory and hippocampal volumes, even after biochem...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Resmini E,Santos A,Gómez-Anson B,López-Mourelo O,Pires P,Vives-Gilabert Y,Crespo I,Portella MJ,de Juan-Delago M,Webb SM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diagnostic I-123 scans have been shown to underestimate the disease burden in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) when compared to I-131 post-treatment scans, especially in children and patients who have had prior radioiodine (RAI) therapy and/or distant metastasis. I-124 PET/CT has been shown to be highly...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Santhanam P,Taieb D,Solnes L,Marashdeh W,Ladenson PW

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial presentation of macroprolactinoma with visual field impairment, especially in males, is well recognized. Successful treatment with dopamine agonist therapy is characterized by a reduction in hyperprolactinaemia and often rapid and progressive resolution of the visual impairment. A small proportion of patie...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Jones SE,James RA,Hall K,Kendall-Taylor P

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of the anti-inflammatory drug fenclofenac (600 mg bd) for 28 days to four females with thyrotoxicosis resulted in a rapid decline in thyroid hormone levels. The mean total thyroxine (T4) level of 173 +/- 8.6 (SEM) nmol/l before therapy was normalized to 70 +/- 6.4 nmol/l after administration of the drug...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pearson DW,Ratcliffe WA,Thomson JA,Ratcliffe JG

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patients with untreated Cushing's disease have higher serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) compared to matched controls, and if IGF-1 decreases following remission of Cushing's disease. DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study matching Cushing's disease cases to control patients for aden...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： English K,Chikani V,Dimeski G,Inder WJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:A radioimmunoassay (RIA) procedure was devised for the estimation of PRL in eluates of dried whole blood from filter paper. Levels of PRL were measured in newborn blood obtained during the first week of life from 530 infants of normal birthweight (greater than 2500 g) with normal T4 values, 114 infants of normal birth...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mitchell ML,Hermos RJ,Bennett JE,McKenna JJ,Mitchell EL

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mutations of the PROP1 gene lead to combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD), which is characterized by a deficiency of GH, TSH, LH/FSH, PRL and, less frequently, ACTH. This study was undertaken to investigate the molecular defect in a cohort of patients with CPHD. DESIGN, PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS:A mul...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lemos MC,Gomes L,Bastos M,Leite V,Limbert E,Carvalho D,Bacelar C,Monteiro M,Fonseca F,Agapito A,Castro JJ,Regateiro FJ,Carvalheiro M

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to study the pharmacokinetic parameters and biological activity of a single dose of human recombinant IGF-I (rhIGF-I) administered to patients following major gastrointestinal surgery. DESIGN:A double blind placebo controlled externally randomized study of 30 patients; the study commencing 24 hou...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Miell JP,Taylor AM,Jones J,Buchanan CR,Rennie J,Sherwood R,Leicester R,Ross RJ

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of maternal hypothyroxinaemia during early gestation (fT4 below the lowest tenth percentile and TSH within the reference range: 0.15-2.0 mIU/l) on infant development, together with any subsequent changes in fT4 during gestation. DESIGN:A prospective 3-year follow-up study of pregnant w...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pop VJ,Brouwers EP,Vader HL,Vulsma T,van Baar AL,de Vijlder JJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the effect of GH substitution on adipose tissue-derived hormones and cytokines and sought to identify predictors for changes in body composition during therapy. Long-standing adult-onset GH deficiency (AO-GHD) is associated with increased body fat mass (FM) which, through production of hormones an...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ueland T,Jørgensen AP,Godang K,Fougner KJ,Aukrust P,Burman P,Bollerslev J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Associations between calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) polymorphisms and serum calcium, PTH and bone mineral density (BMD) have been reported by six studies. However, three other studies have failed to detect such associations. We therefore further investigated three CaSR coding region polymorphisms (Ala986Ser...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Harding B,Curley AJ,Hannan FM,Christie PT,Bowl MR,Turner JJ,Barber M,Gillham-Nasenya I,Hampson G,Spector TD,Thakker RV

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Anaerobic capacity is impaired in adults with GH deficiency (GHD), adversely affecting physical function and quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether GH replacement improves anaerobic capacity, physical function and QoL in adults with GHD. DESIGN:One-month double-blind placebo-controlled crosso...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chikani V,Cuneo RC,Hickman I,Ho KK

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the content and compared the molecular forms of parathyroid hormone-related protein in tumour tissue, plasma and pleural fluid. DESIGN:Measurement of parathyroid hormone-related protein in tumour extracts and biological fluids and comparison of the elution profiles of parathyroid hormone-rela...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bowden SJ,Hughes SV,Ratcliffe WA

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00