Longitudinal evaluation of adrenocorticotrophin and beta-lipotrophin plasma levels following bilateral adrenalectomy in patients with Cushing's disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies report impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with functional pituitary adenomas (FPA). We assessed HRQoL in FPA patients having undergone surgery at our University Central Hospital between 2000 and 2010, with combined adjuvant treatment given to achieve strict hormonal ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ritvonen E,Karppinen A,Sintonen H,Vehkavaara S,Kivipelto L,Roine RP,Niemelä M,Schalin-Jäntti C

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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:Gitelman's syndrome, recognized as a variant of Bartter's syndrome, is characterized by hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis in combination with hypomagnesaemia and hypocalciuria. Overlapping biochemical features in Gitelman's syndrome and Bartter's syndrome has been observed. Here, we investigated the clinical, ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nakamura A,Shimizu C,Nagai S,Yoshida M,Aoki K,Kondo T,Miyoshi H,Wada N,Tajima T,Terauchi Y,Yoshioka N,Koike T

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Nonuniformity in suppression of spermatogenesis induced by various hormones or hormone combinations has impeded the development of an effective hormonal male contraceptive. The basis for this heterogeneity in response remained unresolved to date; however, the presence of ethnic differences points to an involv...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Eckardstein SV,Schmidt A,Kamischke A,Simoni M,Gromoll J,Nieschlag E

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ghrelin and obestatin have apparent opposite orexigenic and anorexigenic effects, although the latter has not been firmly demonstrated in humans. So far, little data have been reported in relation to its potential association with metabolic syndrome (MS). The objective was to study obestatin concentrations in...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mora M,Granada ML,Roca M,Palomera E,Puig R,Serra-Prat M,Puig-Domingo M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Whether or not the distribution of biologically active fragments in TSAb-IgG molecules parallels antigen-binding activity in other anti-thyroidal antibodies was examined. DESIGN:Both the thyroid stimulating (TS) activity (cAMP production in thyroid cells) and TSH binding inhibition (TBI) activity (determined...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kouki T,Inui T,Hachiya T,Okabe H,Ochi Y,Kajita Y

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We were able to observe the effect of withdrawal of endogenous sympathetic drive in a hypertensive patient with an aldosterone-secreting adrenal adenoma. Acute stimulation of both carotid sinus nerves lowered blood pressure to normotensive or hypotensive levels by reducing peripheral resistance. When chronic carotid s...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nicholls MG,Julius S,Zweifler AJ

更新日期：1981-09-01 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:Expression of ghrelin has been reported in pancreatic endocrine tumours, but data on ghrelin receptor protein expression are lacking. The aim of this study was to examine the ghrelin receptor, as well as ghrelin, in a selected series of these tumours, including multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 (MEN1) associated...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ekeblad S,Lejonklou MH,Grimfjärd P,Johansson T,Eriksson B,Grimelius L,Stridsberg M,Stålberg P,Skogseid B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The frequency and the degree of recovery of anterior pituitary hormone deficits in patients with macroprolactinoma responsive to cabergoline are not clear. Our aim was to evaluate pituitary function in these patients with particular reference to an assessment of the possible restoration of pituitary deficits....

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Karavitaki N,Dobrescu R,Byrne JV,Grossman AB,Wass JA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current guidelines do not recommend the routine use of somatostatin analogue pretreatment prior to surgery in patients with growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumours. In theory, presurgical use of somatostatin analogues should improve metabolic control and reduce soft tissue swelling, leading to improved anaesthetic ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Jacob JJ,Bevan JS

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:Five patients with Bloom's syndrome aged from 2 8/12 to 27 years, all of whom had hypogonadism, were subjected to an i.v. LHRH test and two of them to an i.m. HCG test. There was increased responsiveness of plasma LH and FSH, indicating that the hypogonadism is primary in nature and of early development. The tubular e...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kauli R,Prager-lewin R,Kaufman H,Laron Z

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied variables known to change with thyroid hormone status in 18 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism before and during treatment with thyroxine in a dose sufficient to restore the plasma TSH response to TRH to normal. There was an associated increase in both plasma total T4 and free T4 within the normal ran...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bell GM,Todd WT,Forfar JC,Martyn C,Wathen CG,Gow S,Riemersma R,Toft AD

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Given the important role of the beta2-adrenoceptor (beta2-AR) in lipid mobilization and the lack of studies in Southern European countries, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of the glutamine 27 glutamic acid (Gln27Glu) beta2-AR polymorphism in the susceptibility to obesity and its metabolic co...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： González Sánchez JL,Proenza AM,Martínez Larrad MT,Ramis JM,Fernández Pérez C,Palou A,Serrano Ríos M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease represents the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive form of liver injury. The pathophysiology that leads to NASH is not well understood. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesize that an altered cortisol metabolism in the liver ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Konopelska S,Kienitz T,Hughes B,Pirlich M,Bauditz J,Lochs H,Strasburger CJ,Stewart PM,Quinkler M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Disturbances in thyroid function have been described in small-for-gestational age (SGA) children but the influence of prematurity is unclear. In addition, the effect of GH treatment on thyroid function has not been studied in short SGA children. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether short SGA children have higher TS...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： de Kort SW,Willemsen RH,van der Kaay DC,van Dijk M,Visser TJ,Hokken-Koelega AC

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Androgen insensitivity syndromes (AIS) in subjects with 46, XY karyotype and normal or even elevated androgen blood levels are characterized by various aberrations in male differentiation and virilization. AIS is often accompanied by a broad spectrum of abnormal binding characteristics of the androgen recepto...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Weidemann W,Linck B,Haupt H,Mentrup B,Romalo G,Stockklauser K,Brinkmann AO,Schweikert HU,Spindler KD

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the contributions of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) to insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in acromegaly. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study was used with continuous infusion of glucose with model assessment to determine insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function....

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Hopkins KD,Holdaway IM

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:PTH(1-84) secretion in normal male subjects follows a circadian rhythm. The control of this rhythm is multifactorial with both neuroendocrine and chemical influences. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a 96-hour fast on the circadian rhythm of PTH(1-84), serum calcium, phosphate and nephrogenou...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fraser WD,Logue FC,Christie JP,Cameron DA,O'Reilly DS,Beastall GH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-seven patients starting regular haemodialysis were treated with a 1 microgram daily dose of 1alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 and concurrent aluminium hydroxide therapy to prevent hyperphosphataemia. There was an increase in plasma calcium, but no significant improvement in plasma alkaline phosphatase activity or parath...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Walker GS,Peacock M,Aaron J,Robinson PJ,Davison AM

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Somatostatin analogues have become the mainstay of the medical treatment of acromegaly. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of octreotide-LAR (OCT-LAR) treatment in acromegalic patients. DESIGN:Prospective open trial. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighty acromegalic patients (46 women;...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Jallad RS,Musolino NR,Salgado LR,Bronstein MD

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 25-year-old primigravid woman presented with Cushing's syndrome at 23 weeks gestation; serum cortisol was 1090 nmol/l at 0900 h, 1230 nmol/l at 2200 h; basal urinary free cortisol excretion was 3680 nmol/24 h, and 8830 nmol/24 h after dexamethasone 8 mg daily for 48 hours; plasma ACTH was < 1.1 pmol/l. CT scan of th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Close CF,Mann MC,Watts JF,Taylor KG

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An inverse relationship has been shown between body mass index (BMI) and the peak growth hormone (GH) response to stimulation in adults and in children with short stature. This relation is observed even within a normal range of BMI. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BMI on the GH respons...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Loche S,Guzzetti C,Pilia S,Ibba A,Civolani P,Porcu M,Minerba L,Casini MR

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is caused by mutations of the CYP21A2 gene. The clinical manifestations and hormonal derangements of NC-CAH are quite variable. OBJECTIVES:(i) To define the phenotype and its relation to genotype according to gender and age and (ii) to evaluate the validi...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Livadas S,Dracopoulou M,Dastamani A,Sertedaki A,Maniati-Christidi M,Magiakou AM,Kanaka-Gantenbein C,Chrousos GP,Dacou-Voutetakis C

更新日期：2015-04-01 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:To assess the relationship between circulating leptin levels, bone mineral content and density in the elderly. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. PATIENTS:A cohort of 92 men and 171 women, with ages ranging from 68 to 75 years, selected as a healthy and normal functioning group, in the city centre of Verona. ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zoico E,Zamboni M,Adami S,Vettor R,Mazzali G,Tosoni P,Bissoli L,Bosello O

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is a circadian rhythm in blood melatonin concentrations in humans, the problems associated with frequent blood collection limit the use of this rhythm in the investigation of the circadian system and in the diagnosis and treatment of chronobiological disorders. Therefore, to establish a convenient, non-...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nowak R,McMillen IC,Redman J,Short RV

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00