Leucine metabolism in patients with Cushing's syndrome before and after successful treatment.

abstract：PURPOSE:Massive macronodular adrenocortical disease (MMAD) may be caused by aberrant microRNA expression. To determine the microRNA profile in MMAD and identify putative microRNA-gene target pairs involved in adrenal tumourigenesis. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN:We performed microRNA microarray analysis in 10 patients with ACTH...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bimpaki EI,Iliopoulos D,Moraitis A,Stratakis CA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma cortisol and adrenocorticotrophin hormone (ACTH) profiles were estimated in twelve patients with Addison's disease following randomized oral administration of either cortisone acetate (25 mg) or hydrocortisone (20 mg) alternately, at 0900 h on consecutive days. Normal corticosteroid replacement therapy was disc...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Feek CM,Ratcliffe JG,Seth J,Gray CE,Toft AD,Irvine WJ

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) is a tempo variant with a good prognosis. Healthy late-maturing adolescents grow slower than postulated by age-related references, and therefore, CDGP is frequently confused with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). For differential diagnosis, height velocity refe...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Binder G,Lehrian TJ,Hoffmann E,Blumenstock G,Rahmaoui A,Trzaskoma B,Reinehr T

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transdermal oestradiol, 100 micrograms/d, was used to treat 11 women suffering from postmenopausal symptoms. After 3 weeks therapy there was a significant rise in the plasma oestradiol into the premenopausal range and a significant fall in plasma FSH level and symptom score. Bone resorption, assessed by urinary excret...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Selby PL,Peacock M

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Pro12Ala polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma gene has been associated in some, but not all, studies with lower body mass index (BMI) and improved insulin sensitivity; how an altered transcriptional activity of PPARgamma2 could influence insulin sensitivity is curre...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Vaccaro O,Mancini FP,Ruffa G,Sabatino L,Iovine C,Masulli M,Colantuoni V,Riccardi G

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare effectiveness and tolerability of quinagolide (CV 205-502) and cabergoline (CAB) treatments in 39 patients with prolactinoma. STUDY DESIGN:All 39 patients were treated first with quinagolide for 12 months and then with cabergoline for 12 months. A wash-out period was performed in all patients afte...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Di Sarno A,Landi ML,Marzullo P,Di Somma C,Pivonello R,Cerbone G,Lombardi G,Colao A

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Hypopituitarism diagnosed in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood has the potential to affect growth and somatic development. Less is known about the impact of such a diagnosis on other aspects of development. DESIGN:An analysis of the KIMS database (Pfizer International Metabolic Database) was perform...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mitra MT,Jönsson P,Åkerblad AC,Clayton P,Kołtowska-Häggström M,Korbonits M,Toogood A,Gleeson H

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Confirmation of monogenic diabetes caused by glucokinase mutations (GCK-MODY) allows pharmacogenetic intervention in the form of insulin discontinuation. This is especially important among paediatric and young adult populations where GCK-MODY is most prevalent. METHODS:The study evaluated the utility of l...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fendler W,Borowiec M,Antosik K,Szadkowska A,Deja G,Jarosz-Chobot P,Mysliwiec M,Wyka K,Pietrzak I,Skupien J,Malecki MT,Mlynarski W

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder caused by the loss of expression of paternally transcribed genes in a highly imprinted region of chromosome 15q11-13. The clinical phenotype has been well characterized, mostly related to hypothalamic dysfunction. Even though central hypothyroidism has been...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Vaiani E,Herzovich V,Chaler E,Chertkoff L,Rivarola MA,Torrado M,Belgorosky A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since panhypopituitarism in patients with Sheehan's syndrome is due to massive pituitary necrosis with only minor hypothalamic involvement, we hypothesized that serum TSH levels would be low but its circadian rhythm preserved in these patients. DESIGN AND PATIENTS:Basal and TRH-stimulated mean afternoon (150...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Abucham J,Castro V,Maccagnan P,Vieira JG

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We determined the effect of subclinical hyperthyroidism (defined as low circulating TSH with normal serum free T4) and subclinical hypothyroidism (raised serum TSH with normal free T4) on fasting levels of blood lipids. DESIGN:Prospective study of lipid concentrations in patients identified as having abnorma...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Parle JV,Franklyn JA,Cross KW,Jones SR,Sheppard MC

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two cases of male pseudohermaphroditism with persistence of Müllerian duct derivatives were reviewed. In 12 cases of mixed gonadal dysgenesis and five cases of dysgenetic male pseudohermaphroditism, testosterone-dependent steps of sex differentiation were also impaired, and testicular dysgenesis was prominent, ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Josso N,Fekete C,Cachin O,Nezelof C,Rappaport R

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to develop an assay for the measurement of thyroid blocking antibodies (TBAb), based on the ability of patient serum to inhibit TSH stimulated 3H-cAMP production following incubation of FRTL-5 or JPO9 cells with 3H-adenine. The assay was then used to evaluate a child born with neonat...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Michelangeli VP,Poon CW,Arnus EE,Frauman AG,Connelly J,Colman PG

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of long-term growth hormone (GH) treatment on lipid metabolism and carbohydrate tolerance in GH-deficient adults. DESIGN:Open trial of GH treatment for 4 years. GH dose was (median, range) 0.025 (0.010-0.050) IU/kg daily. PATIENTS:Thirteen GH-deficient hypopituitary adults (seven men, s...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： al-Shoumer KA,Gray R,Anyaoku V,Hughes C,Beshyah S,Richmond W,Johnston DG

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three endemic goitrous subjects (goitre grade: III and IV) that were living in a chronic iodine-deficient area (iodine intake: less than 40 micrograms I/d) were submitted to clinical and laboratory evaluation within 3-8 weeks of arrival at the metropolitan area of São Paulo, where daily iodine intake is estimat...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lima N,Medeiros-Neto G

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common treatment for infertility. In mice, IVF is associated with development of glucose intolerance. However, human data are limited regarding the metabolic, endocrine and inflammatory effects of IVF therapy in IVF-conceived pregnancies. OBJECTIVE:To explore effects of IVF ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Coussa A,Hasan HA,Barber TM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The best long-term results of transsphenoidal surgery appear to be in those patients who have unmeasurable serum cortisol levels in the immediate post-operative period. This appears to be due to isolated ACTH deficiency in the remaining normal pituitary gland. In our experience, however, long-term clinical remission m...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： McCance DR,Besser M,Atkinson AB

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the reproducibility of 24-h serum growth hormone (GH) concentration profiles in adults. DESIGN:24-h serum GH concentrations were constructed by drawing blood samples at 20-min intervals. Four study occasions over a period of 1 year were chosen to assess the reproducibility. SUBJECTS:Six healthy adu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Saini S,Hindmarsh PC,Matthews DR,Pringle PJ,Jones J,Preece MA,Brook CG

更新日期：1991-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the metabolic effects of GH administered subcutaneously either once or twice daily. The actions of GH might depend upon a pulsatile pattern of serum GH. Pulsatile and continuous intravenous delivery of GH, however, induce similar short-term metabolic effects in GH deficien...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Laursen T,Jørgensen JO,Christiansen JS

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objective To evaluate the effect of strontium ranelate (SR) on bone turnover markers in women with established osteoporosis previously treated with teriparatide (TPTD--recombinant human PTH 1-34). DESIGN PATIENTS: Twenty-two postmenopausal Caucasian women (aged 65.7 +/- 1.7 years) with established osteoporos...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Anastasilakis AD,Goulis DG,Polyzos SA,Gerou S,Ballaouri I,Efstathiadou Z,Kita M,Avramidis A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorexia nervosa is associated with several abnormalities in GH secretion elicited by different stimuli. To investigate the precise mechanism of this alteration, GHRH was administered to 14 women: a group of eight anorexia nervosa patients in the acute phase of their illness and a control group of six age-matched volu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Casanueva FF,Borras CG,Burguera B,Lima L,Muruais C,Tresguerres JA,Devesa J

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent increases in the sensitivity of methods used to measure TSH, especially third generation assays, have enabled separation of partial from complete pituitary suppression in patients with thyrotoxicosis. We have investigated the use of a sensitive chemiluminescent enzymeimmunoassay in the differential dia...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kasagi K,Kousaka T,Misaki T,Iwata M,Alam MS,Konishi J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Non-tumour causes of hyperprolactinaemia, including prolactin-elevating drugs, must be excluded. There is a general view that such drugs are unlikely to raise serum PRL above 3000 mU/I, but the literature is confusing. We report 8 patients receiving treatment with neuroleptic drugs, whose serum PRL concentrat...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pollock A,McLaren EH

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human population which lives and works in polar environments has been increasing steadily over the last 15 years. Very little is known about how these residents adjust to their environment. Cold adaptation in man is a poorly understood phenomenon. Euthermic mammals maintain body temperature during cold exposure vi...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Reed HL,Burman KD,Shakir KM,O'Brian JT

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thyroid functional parameters of 102 children with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) classified as undernourished, marasmic, kwashiorkor and marasmic-kwashiorkor were studied by measuring the serum T4, T3, T3 percentage uptake (T3%UT), free thyroxine index (FTI), and (in a few subjects) TSH. Total plasma proteins...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Onuora C,Maharajan G,Singh A,Etta KM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Iodine deficiency during pregnancy results in thyroid dysfunction and has been associated with adverse obstetric and foetal effects, leading to worldwide salt iodization programmes. As nowadays 69% of the world's population lives in iodine-sufficient regions, we investigated the effects of variation in iodine...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Medici M,Ghassabian A,Visser W,de Muinck Keizer-Schrama SM,Jaddoe VW,Visser WE,Hooijkaas H,Hofman A,Steegers EA,Bongers-Schokking JJ,Ross HA,Tiemeier H,Visser TJ,de Rijke YB,Peeters RP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to examine indirectly the effect of endogenous progesterone, a known competitor for 5 alpha-reductase, on androgen metabolism in target organs in hirsute women. Serum levels of progesterone, testosterone (T), androstenedione (A), dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and 5 alpha-androstane 3 alpha 17 beta-diol (3 a...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Dewis P,Newman M,Anderson DC

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00