The Association between the Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Isolated Metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Multimarker Approach.

abstract：:A considerable increase in endocrine abnormalities has been reported over the last few decades worldwide. A growing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be one of the causes of endocrine disorders in populations, and these disorders are not only restricted to the metabolic hormone system but can also ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： de Oliveira M,Rodrigues BM,Olimpio RMC,Graceli JB,Gonçalves BM,Costa SMB,da Silva TM,De Sibio MT,Moretto FCF,Mathias LS,Cardoso DBM,Tilli HP,Freitas-Lima LC,Nogueira CR

更新日期：2019-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Dyslipidemia contribute to the excess of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk observed in women with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) is the major target for CHD prevention, and T2DM women seem to reach LDL-C targets less frequently than men. Aim. To explore age- and gender-...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Russo G,Pintaudi B,Giorda C,Lucisano G,Nicolucci A,Cristofaro MR,Suraci C,Mulas MF,Napoli A,Rossi MC,Manicardi V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of the study was to examine cardiorespiratory parameters at individual ventilatory threshold (IVT) and peak exercise capacity ([Formula: see text]) in outpatient diabetic and sarcopenic obese subjects. Seventeen obese subjects (BMI: 36.6 ± 4.1 kg·m(-1)) and sixteen SO subjects (BMI: 37.0 ± 7.3 kg·m(-1)) were compa...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Emerenziani GP,Gallotta MC,Migliaccio S,Greco EA,Marocco C,di Lazzaro L,Fornari R,Lenzi A,Baldari C,Guidetti L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In obese diabetic subjects, a correct life style, including diet and physical activity, is part of a correct intervention protocol. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aerobic training intervention, based on heart rate at aerobic gas exchange threshold (AerTge), on clinical and physiological par...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Emerenziani GP,Gallotta MC,Meucci M,Di Luigi L,Migliaccio S,Donini LM,Strollo F,Guidetti L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To isolate pancreatic progenitor cells with the surface markers of hematopoietic stem cells, the expression of stem cell antigen (Sca-1) and c-Kit and the coexpression of them with pancreatic duodenal homeobox-1 (PDX-1), neurogenin 3 (Ngn3), and insulin were examined in murine embryonic pancreas. Then different pancre...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Ma F,Chen F,Chi Y,Yang S,Lu S,Han Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Separate lines of research have shown that menstrual cycling and contextual factors such as the gender of research personnel influence experimental pain reporting. Objectives. This study examines how brief, procedural interactions with female and male experimenters can affect experimentally reported pain (...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Vigil JM,DiDomenico J,Strenth C,Coulombe P,Kruger E,Mueller AA,Guevara Beltran D,Adams I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. The roles of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK/ERK pathways involved in the pathogenesis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) were demonstrated mostly by in vitro studies with rat or mouse cells and were mainly studied at transcriptional level. This study aimed to investigate the effect of these pathways on t...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Du J,Tong A,Wang F,Cui Y,Li C,Zhang Y,Yan Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the role of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and its soluble receptors (suPAR) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in metabolic syndrome (MetS) components, insulin secretion, and resistance in schoolchildren. We enrolled 387 children, aged 10.3 ± 1.5 years, in Taipei. Anthropometry, fibr...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Chen JS,Wu CZ,Chu NF,Chang LC,Pei D,Lin YF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1987 to December 2011, over a total of 25 years, 84 patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS) were identified at a medical center in southern Taiwan. We observed a higher incidence of ACTH-independent CS (75%) than ACTH-dependent CS (25%). A higher incidence of adrenocortical adenoma (58.3%) than Cushing's di...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tung SC,Wang PW,Liu RT,Chen JF,Hsieh CJ,Kuo MC,Yang JW,Lee WC,Cheng MH,Lee TC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Total thyroidectomy (TT) is recommended in the treatment of malignant and benignant thyroid diseases, and, to date, transient hypocalcemia is the most frequent complication after the procedure. We prospectively evaluated the role of vitamin D deficiency as a predictor of postoperative hypocalcemia. Methods:...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Bove A,Dei Rocini C,Di Renzo RM,Farrukh M,Palone G,Chiarini S,Staniscia T

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To evaluate alteration in serum TSH in hypertensives with OSA and its relation with cardiometabolic risk factors. Methods. 517 hypertensives were cross-sectionally studied. OSA was determined by polysomnography and thyroid function by standard methods. Results. OSA was diagnosed in 373 hypertensives (72.15%)....

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Li N,Heizhati M,Sun C,Abulikemu S,Shao L,Yao X,Wang Y,Hong J,Zhou L,Wang L,Zhang Y,Zhang W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor (HPT-JT) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by parathyroid tumors in association with fibro-osseous jaw tumors and uterine and renal lesions. HPT-JT syndrome is caused by germline mutations of the cell division cycle 73 (CDC73) gene that encodes the parafibromin, a 5...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Torresan F,Iacobone M

更新日期：2019-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To analyze changes in vital signs (heart rate (HR), systolic (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)) during and after intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) and any other adverse effects. Methods. Retrospective review of charts of patients who received IVMP as treatment regime for thyroid eye disease. All...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Yong KL,Chng CL,Htoon HM,Lim LH,Seah LL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is a lifelong course disease, so insulin treatment has to be effective and safe, and patients should be satisfied with it. We aimed to compare efficacy, safety, and quality of treatment satisfaction of human and premixed analogue insulin among 3264 patients (53.58% women) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Nabrdalik K,Kwiendacz H,Sawczyn T,Tomasik A,Kukla M,Masierek M,Gumprecht J

更新日期：2018-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Aromatase inhibitors in women with breast cancer have been associated with cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL), increased fracture risk, and impairment of glucose metabolism. Denosumab (Dmab), a monoclonal antibody against RANKL, which is a key regulator of the osteoclast activity, is effective as an ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Rossini A,Frigerio S,Dozio E,Trevisan R,Perseghin G,Corbetta S

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of coenzyme Q10 for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods:Data from randomized controlled trials were obtained to assess the effects of coenzyme Q10 versus placebo or western medicine on patients with T2DM. The study's registration number is CRD420180...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Zhang SY,Yang KL,Zeng LT,Wu XH,Huang HY

更新日期：2018-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth failure is almost inextricably linked with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Growth failure in CKD has been associated with both increased morbidity and mortality. Growth failure in the setting of kidney disease is multifactorial and is related to poor nutritional status as well a...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Salas P,Pinto V,Rodriguez J,Zambrano MJ,Mericq V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a global epidemic and increases mortality due to its vascular complications. Chemerin has been found to exert a major role in glucose and lipid metabolism. The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between plasma chemerin levels and microangiopathy in patients with T2DM. ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Gu P,Wang W,Yao Y,Xu Y,Wang L,Zang P,Ma J,Yang C,Liang J,Lu B,Shao J

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Selenium, as an antioxidant, has been implicated in the development of autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). Many studies showed selenium supplementation could decrease thyroid autoantibodies in patients with AIT. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been well determined. Therefore, we performed a clinical stu...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tian X,Li N,Su R,Dai C,Zhang R

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies address alteration of sexual function in women with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Quality of life surveys suggest that discussion of sexual function and other reproductive issues are of psychosocial assessment and that education on sexual function in the setting of chronic diseases such as dia...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Satta E,Magno C,Galì A,Inferrera A,Granese R,Aloisi C,Buemi M,Bellinghieri G,Santoro D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes is characterized by frequent ectopic fat accumulation in several tissues and organs. In particular, a number of studies showed that these subjects frequently have hepatic fat accumulation, which may play a role in the metabolic abnormalities typical of diabetes and has been also linked to increased ris...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Bacchi E,Moghetti P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence on the association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and the risk of cardiovascular outcomes are conflicting. METHODS AND RESULTS:PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China Biology Medicine (CBM) databases were searched from inception to July 10, 2016. A total of 16 studies w...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Sun J,Yao L,Fang Y,Yang R,Chen Y,Yang K,Tian L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last 20 years, a pituitary-hypothalamus tissue culture system with intact neural and portal connections has been developed in our lab and used to understand the feedback mechanisms that regulate the secretions of adenohypophyseal hormones and fertility of male rats. In the last decade, several in vivo rat model...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Gill-Sharma MK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is based on ovulatory dysfunction, ovarian ultrasound data, and androgen excess. Total testosterone is frequently used to identify androgen excess, but testosterone is mainly bound to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. Only 1-2% of nonprotein-bound te...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Antonio L,Pauwels S,Laurent MR,Vanschoubroeck D,Jans I,Billen J,Claessens F,Decallonne B,De Neubourg D,Vermeersch P,Vanderschueren D

更新日期：2018-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Gynecomastia (GM) is a benign enlargement of male breast due to glandular tissue proliferation. GM is a symptom of systemic or local hormonal disturbances, which could be associated with functional changes or pathological conditions. However, the long-lasting steroid imbalance in men with GM might exert nega...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Robeva R,Elenkova A,Zacharieva S

更新日期：2019-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：:X-linked Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita (AHC) is caused by deletions or point mutations in the NR0B1 (DAX1) gene. We present a boy with AHC who came at the age of 25 days in a severe state due to prolonged vomiting and progressive dehydration. Laboratory studies showed prominent hyponatremia and hyperkaliemia but not hy...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Rojek A,Krawczynski MR,Jamsheer A,Sowinska-Seidler A,Iwaniszewska B,Malunowicz E,Niedziela M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is inconsistency among published guidelines for the optimal diagnostic and management pathways for patients with typical (TC) or atypical (AC) pulmonary carcinoid tumours. We conducted a UK-wide clinician survey to assess current practice for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with TC/AC and de...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Mansoor W,Ferguson S,Ross V,Talbot D

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) modulates a diverse range of biological functions, including glucose and lipid metabolism, adaptive starvation response, and energy homeostasis, but with limited mechanistic insight. FGF21 treatment has been shown to inhibit hepatic growth hormone (GH) intracellular signaling. To ev...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Boparai RK,Arum O,Miquet JG,Masternak MM,Bartke A,Khardori RK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A quarter of men with obesity or type 2 diabetes have hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Animal studies and in vitro data have shown that insulin action and insulin responsiveness in the brain are necessary for the maintenance of the functional integrity of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal-gonadal axis. We conducted a randomiz...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Dhindsa S,Chemitiganti R,Ghanim H,Santiago E,Haider A,Chaar N,Mok M,McKee A,Dandona P

更新日期：2018-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Little published information is available regarding epidemiological data on vitamin D status in the large geographical region of Central Europe (CE). We searched the journal literature with regard to 25(OH)D concentrations among community-dwelling or healthy people living in CE. 25(OH)D concentrations varied by age, s...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Pludowski P,Grant WB,Bhattoa HP,Bayer M,Povoroznyuk V,Rudenka E,Ramanau H,Varbiro S,Rudenka A,Karczmarewicz E,Lorenc R,Czech-Kowalska J,Konstantynowicz J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00