Thyroid dysfunction in patients with amyloid goitre.

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：OBJECTIVE:Binding sites specific for growth hormone have been identified in the brain, but the action of GH on the central nervous system is still poorly understood. DESIGN:In a double-blind, placebo-controlled 21-month trial with a cross-over design, with each treatment period lasting for 9 months, we investigated th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Burman P,Hetta J,Wide L,Månsson JE,Ekman R,Karlsson FA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Here we use a novel ELISA that is specific for full-length visfatin (PBEF/NAMPT), compare it with the existing C-terminal based assay and use it to investigate associations of visfatin with metabolic parameters. DESIGN, PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS:We established the specificity and effectiveness of the new ELI...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Retnakaran R,Youn BS,Liu Y,Hanley AJ,Lee NS,Park JW,Song ES,Vu V,Kim W,Tungtrongchitr R,Havel PJ,Swarbrick MM,Shaw C,Sweeney G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the normal relationship between plasma ACTH and cortisol during insulin induced hypoglycaemia. Twenty-six healthy persons were studied. Peak plasma concentration and the amounts of ACTH and cortisol secreted during hypoglycaemia were compared. There was no significant correlatio...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lindholm J,Kehlet H,Blichert-Toft M,Riishede J,Hummer L,Dinesen B

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 alpha, 25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol (1,25-(OH)2D3) has been measured in human serum by radioimmunoassay. The assay uses a high titre antiserum raised in sheep against 1,25-(OH)2D3-25-hemisuccinate, conjugated to bovine serum albumin. The sensitivity of the assay is 10 pg/tube. Other hydroxylated forms of vitamin D3 c...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Clemens TL,Hendy GN,Papapoulos SE,Fraher LJ,Care AD,O'Riordan JL

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized by growth retardation, hypogonadism and a high risk of cardiovascular complications and atherosclerosis; case reports suggest that thrombo-embolic complications may be present. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PATIENTS:Sixty women with TS. MEASUREMENTS:We characterized th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Gravholt CH,Mortensen KH,Andersen NH,Ibsen L,Ingerslev J,Hjerrild BE

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare ultrasonography and 99mTc thyroid scintigraphy for the aetiologic diagnosis of permanent congenital hypothyroidism (CH). STUDY DESIGN:Eighty-eight consecutive patients with CH were recruited at an endocrinology outpatient clinic and submitted to high-frequency ultrasonography and to 99mTc scintigr...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kreisner E,Camargo-Neto E,Maia CR,Gross JL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenetic mechanisms underlying pituitary tumorigenesis are largely unknown. Previous reports have suggested that aggressive pituitary adenomas and/or carcinomas may be associated with genetic alterations that are distinct from those responsible for the more common and less aggressive pituitary adenomas. Here, ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zahedi A,Booth GL,Smyth HS,Farrell WE,Clayton RN,Asa SL,Ezzat S

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients undergoing abdominal surgery often suffer from morbidity associated with increased protein catabolism. Therapeutic recombinant human insulin-like growth factor (rhIGF)-I has been proposed as a means of reversing this process. As IGFBPs modulate the bioavailability of the IGFs, we have studied the ch...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cotterill AM,Mendel P,Holly JM,Timmins AG,Camacho-Hübner C,Hughes SC,Ross RM,Blum WF,Langford RM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reduction of plasma free fatty acids leads to enhanced GH response after stimulation by GH-releasing hormone (GHRH). We studied the clinical usefulness of combined administration of acipimox and GHRH for the diagnosis of GH deficiency. DESIGN:We evaluated 35 patients [mean age 53.0 years; mean body mass inde...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： van Dam PS,Dieguez C,Cordido F,de Vries WR,Veldhuyzen BF,van Thiel E,Casanueva FF,Koppeschaar HP

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) activity is decreased in obese pregnancy and associates with increased foetal size. Pulsatile release of glucocorticoid hormones regulates their action in target tissues. Glucocorticoids are essential for normal foetal growth, but little is known about glucocorticoid ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Stirrat LI,Walker JJ,Stryjakowska K,Jones N,Homer NZM,Andrew R,Norman JE,Lightman SL,Reynolds RM

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prolactin (PRL) response to fenfluramine (FEN), a serotonin (5-HT) releasing agent, is used as an index of 5-HT sensitivity in studying disorders associated with central 5-HT abnormality. Plasma oestrogen levels are known to augment PRL responses to a variety of stimuli. In order to examine the effect that ovarian...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： O'Keane V,O'Hanlon M,Webb M,Dinan T

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe four patients with ovarian hyperthecosis and the effects of gonadotrophin releasing hormone on clinical and metabolic variables. DESIGN:Open out-patient study. PATIENTS:Four women presented with post-menopausal hirsuties. They had significant hair growth across the chest, upper back and shoulder...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Barth JH,Jenkins M,Belchetz PE

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified short ACTH test for the detection of heterozygote carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) was applied to twenty-one controls and fourteen parents of children with 21-OHD. The following modifications were introduced: (1) Endogenous ACTH was suppressed by dexamethasone administration prior to the test,...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lejeune-Lenain C,Cantraine F,Dufrasnes M,Prevot F,Wolter R,Franckson JR

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of benign thyroid nodules are asymptomatic, remain stable in size and do not require treatment. However, a minority of patients with growing nodules may have local symptoms or cosmetic concerns, and thus demand surgical therapy. The timely use of ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive thermal therapies has...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cesareo R,Palermo A,Pasqualini V,Cianni R,Gaspa G,Manfrini S,Pacella CM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human liver contains components in both cytosol and nucleosol which bind the synthetic testosterone derivative, mibolerone, with a high affinity, moderate capacity and a high specificity for androgens. Gel filtration chromatography shows two binding components, a high molecular weight component (mol wt. 250 000) prese...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bannister P,Sheridan P,Losowsky MS

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two brothers of Greek Cypriot origin, karyotype 46 XY, aged 17 and 19 years were brought up as females because of predominantly female external genitalia with clitoromegaly and urogenital sinus. At puberty there was genital masculinization with testicular enlargment and descent and development of male musculature and ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Savage MO,Preece MA,Jeffcoate SL,Ransley PG,Rumsby G,Mansfield MD,Williams DI

更新日期：1980-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Alterations in protein expression of histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2) have been demonstrated in various neoplasms, and lack of nuclear expression of HDAC2 has previously been shown in some human and canine corticotroph adenomas. This study aimed to examine HDAC2 expression in a Norwegian cohort of corticotroph ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Evang JA,Borota OC,Melum E,Holm R,Ramm-Pettersen J,Bollerslev J,Berg JP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, a somatic point mutation of the BRAF gene (V599E) has been identified as the most common genetic event in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with a variable frequency (about 25-70%) in different series from USA, Japan, Portugal and Ukraine. DESIGN:In the present study, the genetic analysis of BRAF i...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fugazzola L,Mannavola D,Cirello V,Vannucchi G,Muzza M,Vicentini L,Beck-Peccoz P

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing worldwide. Some suggest greater ascertainment of indolent tumours is the only driver, but others suggest there has been a true increase. Increases in Australia appear to have been among the largest in the world, so we investigated incidence trends in the Australia...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pandeya N,McLeod DS,Balasubramaniam K,Baade PD,Youl PH,Bain CJ,Allison R,Jordan SJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum immunoreactive melatonin was measured in thirty-three male subjects with delayed puberty, thirty of whom had simple (idiopathic) delayed puberty (SDP) and three of whom were GH deficient. The results were compared with a control population of twenty-six subjects. Significantly elevated values of serum melatonin ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cohen HN,Hay ID,Annesley TM,Beastall GH,Wallace AM,Spooner R,Thomson JA,Eastwold P,Klee GG

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Parathyroid carcinoma remains difficult to diagnose. Recently, it has been shown that mutations in the HRPT2 gene (encoding parafibromin) are associated with the development of parathyroid carcinoma. Although MEN1 is not typically thought to be involved in carcinoma formation, parathyroid carcinoma may be an ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Haven CJ,van Puijenbroek M,Tan MH,Teh BT,Fleuren GJ,van Wezel T,Morreau H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Epidemiological studies on the cardiovascular risk of progestagen-only contraceptives are rare. With the present study we aimed to investigate the effect of the low-dose etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant Implanon on cardiovascular risk factors, including markers of inflammation. DESIGN:Longitudina...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Merki-Feld GS,Imthurn B,Seifert B

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:In recent years, an association has been noted between several abnormalities that characterize the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). These abnormalities include dyslipidaemia, obesity, insulin resistance and hypertension. The correlations between plasma calcium, parathyroid hormo...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ahlström T,Hagström E,Larsson A,Rudberg C,Lind L,Hellman P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is no licensed, dose-appropriate formulation of hydrocortisone for children with adrenal insufficiency (AI) and patients rely on compounded adult medication. The aim of this study was to evaluate the absorption, palatability and safety of Infacort® , an immediate-release, granule formulation of hydroco...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Neumann U,Whitaker MJ,Wiegand S,Krude H,Porter J,Davies M,Digweed D,Voet B,Ross RJ,Blankenstein O

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone biopsies were performed and serum concentrations of vitamin D metabolites were measured in twenty-four patients with chronic renal failure. The concentrations of three metabolites--25-dihydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (24,25-OH2D) and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25-OH2D)--were significantly low...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mason RS,Lissner D,Wilkinson M,Posen S

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trilostane is a competitive inhibitor of 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in vitro and an orally active inhibitor of steroidogenesis in vivo. A cytochemical section bioassay for this drug (4 alpha, 5-epoxy-17 beta-hydroxy-3-oxo-5 alpha-androstane-2 alpha-carbonitrile) in human plasma has been developed. Th...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Earnshaw RJ,Mitchell R,Robertson WR

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-endocrine tumours are capable of production of ectopic hormones, precursor molecules subunits and hormone-related fragments. The measurement of these may provide biochemical markers of malignancy, allowing presymptomatic diagnosis which may lead ultimately to an improved prognosis for the patient. The study of ect...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Rees LH

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:No single histological or molecular marker is diagnostic for malignant phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs). This study aimed to establish and evaluate a prognostic nomogram to improve the prediction of metastatic probability in individual PPGL patients. METHODS:Three hundred and 47 consecutive PPGL...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zhong X,Ye L,Su T,Xie J,Zhou W,Jiang Y,Jiang L,Ning G,Wang W

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00