Ectopic ACTH syndrome associated with ovarian steroid-cell tumor.

abstract：:We evaluated the usefulness of premarin priming on exercise induced growth hormone release and the value of combining several growth hormone screening agents in a large population of prepubertal children. Two hundred five short healthy prepubertal children growing below the 5th percentile in height were studied. One h...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lanes R,Lifshitz F,Sekaran C,Fort P,Recker B

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two radioimmunological techniques for the measurement of anti-alpha-galactosyl (anti-Gal) antibodies were developed and we demonstrated that this antibody is present in the serum of most untreated patients with Graves' disease, thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) and autoimmune thyroiditis. Thyrotropin-binding inh...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Winand RJ,Winand-Devigne J,Cox C,Caulier C,Meurisse M

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is an inherited disease which may comprise many endocrine and non-endocrine components. GH insufficiency has not been recognised as a classical manifestation of this syndrome. We describe the case of a girl with APECED, who presented with four end...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Franzese A,Valerio G,Di Maio S,Iannucci MP,Bloise A,Tenore A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvessel density (MVD) represents a measure of angiogenesis and may be used as an indicator of neoplastic aggressiveness. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a pivotal role as angiogenic promoter by stimulating endothelial cell proliferation and migration and enhancing vascular permeability. The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Viacava P,Gasperi M,Acerbi G,Manetti L,Cecconi E,Bonadio AG,Naccarato AG,Acerbi F,Parenti G,Lupi I,Genovesi M,Martino E

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is associated with a number of serious diseases and with a degree of motor disability, but the extent of the risk and functional derangement within the obese population is not yet completely defined. The study aims to evaluate the combined effect of degree of adiposity, body fat distribution and age on selecte...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lafortuna CL,Agosti F,Proietti M,Adorni F,Sartorio A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:E-cadherin and catenins play a major role in neoplastic cell behavior as a suppressor of invasion and/or metastasis. The aim of this study was to determine E-cadherin, alpha-catenin and beta-catenin expressions in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and to correlate the results of expression to initial clinicopathologic...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Kapran Y,Ozbey N,Molvalilar S,Sencer E,Dizdaroğlu F,Ozarmağan S

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The AA. studied the glycometabolic activity of prazosin, a hypotensive drug with an adrenergic blocking activity of alpha-1-selective type. Twenty-two moderately hypertensive subjects were studied. Their ages ranged from 37 to 57 years; 10 of the patients had non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. After overnight fa...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ferlito S,Puleo F,Carrà G,Damante G,Di Vincenzo S,Del Campo F

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-Methyl-D-Aspartate(NMDA)-sensitive glutamate receptors, are critically involved in the induction of the learning process. Activation of NMDA receptors by glutamate lead to massive influx of extracellular Ca2+, with ensuing activation of a variety of Ca(2+)-dependent enzymes, including protein kinase C. This triggers...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Caruso S,Agnello C,Campo MG,Nicoletti F

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Placental hypoxia has been implicated in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. Hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) is activated by low oxygen tension and is a key regulator of genes involved in the cellular responses to hypoxia. AIM:We determined whether maternal blood c.1722C>T (Pro582Ser) and c.1790G>A (Ala...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Kim SY,Park SY,Lim JH,Lee BY,Yang JH,Ryu HM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basal IGF-I levels and the GH response to at least two among provocative stimuli such as clonidine (CLO, Catapresan, 150 mcg/m2 p.o.), GHRH (1 mcg/kg i.v.)+arginine (ARG, 0.5 g/kg i.v. infusion during 30 min) and GHRH+pyridostigmine (PD, Mestinon cpr 60 mg p.o.) have been evaluated in 43 children with Prader-Willi syn...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Corrias A,Bellone J,Beccaria L,Bosio L,Trifirò G,Livieri C,Ragusa L,Salvatoni A,Andreo M,Ciampalini P,Tonini G,Crinò A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the association of depression, anxiety, and stress with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Bahrain, an island-country with a very high prevalence of T2DM. This was a cross-sectional study involving administering Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS)-21 structured depression, anxiety, and stress scale to 1...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Almawi W,Tamim H,Al-Sayed N,Arekat MR,Al-Khateeb GM,Baqer A,Tutanji H,Kamel C

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis is dependent upon the secretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), a tripeptide originating in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN). These so-called hypophysiotropic neurons are under feedback inhibition by circulating levels of thyroid hormone...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lechan RM,Fekete C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The TSH responses to the catecholamine depleting agent monoiodotyrosine (1 g po) and the dopamine receptor blocking drug metoclopramide (10 mg po) have been compared in euthyroid and hypothyroid subjects. Both drugs lead to a prompt and significant rise in TSH levels (peak values at 60-75 min) which is very much great...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Scanlon MF,Rodriguez-Arnao MD,Pourmand M,Shale DJ,Weightman DR,Lewis M,Hall R

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pituitary adenomas are common neoplasms requiring medical and/or surgical treatment when associated with hormonal hypersecretion. Treatment of non-functioning pituitary adenomas is necessary when symptoms of mass effect or hormonal deficits occur. However, therapeutic options, including surgical resection and/or radio...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ballian N,Chrisoulidou A,Nomikos P,Samara C,Kontogeorgos G,Kaltsas GA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyroid hormone resistance (RTH β) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an altered response of target tissue to the action of thyroid hormone. Few studies on RTH β have been carried out in southern European populations. We aimed to describe the clinical and genetic characteristics at the time of diagno...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Vela A,Pérez-Nanclares G,Ríos I,Rica I,Portillo N,Castaño L,Spanish Group for the Study of RTH.

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although survival rate in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is high, the risk of persistence and recurrence together with the dramatic rise in its incidence cannot be overemphasized. Filipinos are considered to be at greater risk for negative outcomes. A paradigm shift in the management of PTC introduces re-str...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mendoza ES,Lopez AA,Valdez VA,Cunanan EC,Matawaran BJ,Kho SA,Sero-Gomez MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid over-treatment in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) may suppress GH secretion and growth. Aims of our study were: 1) to evaluate post-exercise GH response in patients affected by CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, in comparison with a group of healthy subjects; 2) to investigate the ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bizzarri C,Ubertini G,Crea F,Colabianchi D,Loche S,Ravà L,Cappa M

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum DHEAS has been found to be elevated in some women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We wished to determine whether this prevalence is different in women with androgen excess who have different phenotypes and to correlate these findings with various cardiovascular and metabolic parameters. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Carmina E,Lobo RA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) increases in prevalence and severity because of aging processes and related organic, iatrogenic and social problems. Decline of testosterone (T) levels is observed with age and also in illnesses with a common basis of endothelial damage. The T deficiency may lead to decreased energy, mood dep...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Frajese GV,Pozzi F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We investigated inpatients with and without Type 2 diabetes mellitus, aged over 60 yr, to compare their vitamin D status and calcium homeostatic parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We studied 140 patients consecutively admitted to our Internal Medicine Unit during the year 2010 (61 from November to April, 79 from Ma...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Carnevale V,Inglese M,Annese MA,De Matthaeis A,Santini SA,Frusciante V,Fontana A,Copetti M,Pellegrini F,D'Amico G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：COPEPTIN:Copeptin is secreted in equimolar amount to Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) but can easily be measured with a sandwich immunoassay. Both peptides, copeptin and AVP, show a high correlation. Accordingly, copeptin mirrors the amount of AVP in the circulation and its measurement provides an attractive marker in the di...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Christ-Crain M,Fenske WK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activities of total superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and catalase (CAT) enzymes were measured in cancerous and non-cancerous adjacent tissues from 15 patients with follicular thyroid cancer containing single nodule. SOD and GSH-Px activities were found lower but malondialdehyde levels hi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Durak I,Bayram F,Kavutcu M,Canbolat O,Oztürk HS

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:GH response to an iv bolus of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH 1-44, 2 micrograms/kg iv) was evaluated in 17 prepubertal children with total GH deficiency (GHD), 6 with partial GHD and in 7 prepubertal normal but short children tested as control. GH response to conventional pharmacological (insulin and arginine ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bozzola M,Tatò L,Cisternino M,Nava C,Valtorta A,Chiesa M,Severi F,Gaburro D

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyridinoline (Pyr) and deoxypyridinoline (D-Pyr) are two cross-links of collagen molecules, that are present in the extracellular matrix and released during its degradation. Pyr is present in bone and cartilage, but not in significant amounts in other connective tissues and D-Pyr appears to be specific for bone tissue...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Calabresi E,Lasagni L,Franceschelli F,de Leonardis V,Becorpi A,Serio M,Brandi ML

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Arginine vasopressin (AVP) may be involved in metabolic syndrome (MetS) by altering liver glycogenolysis, insulin and glucagon secretion, and pituitary ACTH release. Moreover, AVP stimulates the expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid-dehydrogenase-type 2 (11β-HSD2) in mineralocorticosteroid cells. We explored whether...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Canivell S,Mohaupt M,Ackermann D,Pruijm M,Guessous I,Ehret G,Escher G,Pechère-Bertschi A,Vogt B,Devuyst O,Burnier M,Martin PY,Ponte B,Bochud M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testosterone therapy has been reported to be useful in the treatment of hypogonadism and partial androgen deficiency of the aging male (PADAM) syndrome. Testosterone administration is needed in order to maintain secondary sexual characteristics, muscle mass, bone mineral density, cognitive function and sexual drive. N...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Volpi R,Coiro V,Chiodera P,Saccani-Jotti G,Delsignore R

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adrenomedullary response to stimuli is often elevated in poorly controlled insulin dependent diabetic patients, and it is controversial whether the adrenomedullary hyperactivity induces the suppression of the circadian rhythm of catecholamines. We have studied the urinary excretion of catecholamines in 11 diabetic...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Del Rio G,Carani C,Baldini A,Marrama P,Della Casa L

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 1865 volume of the "II Morgagni", one of the most important Italian medical journals of the 19th century, presented two important articles, milestones for further scientific studies in the field of sexual differentiation. One was the original description of the "ramified cells" of testicular tubules by E. Sertoli,...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Virdis R

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follicular thyroid carcinoma may spread distant metastases in sites such as bone, lung and brain. In our series of 448 patients with follicular thyroid carcinoma, distant metastases were present in 25% of cases. We report here a case of follicular thyroid carcinoma with a single metastasis at the right adrenal gland, ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Girelli ME,Casara D,Rubello D,Piccolo M,Piotto A,Pelizzo MR,Busnardo B

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TSH has been incriminated in Graves' disease for increasing the production of antibodies against TSH receptor (TRAb). It has been, therefore, suggested that T4 administration after successful antithyroid drug (ATD) treatment may indirectly decrease the production of TRAb and, therefore, the frequency of recurrence of ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mastorakos G,Doufas AG,Mantzos E,Mantzos J,Koutras DA

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00