Comparison of health-related quality of Life (HRQOL) among patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes and normal glucose tolerance, using the 15D-HRQOL questionnaire in Greece: the DEPLAN study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown that normal weight with central obesity (NWCO) is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. However, the relationship between NWCO and hyperuricemia has not been studied in detail. METHODS:We investigated the association b...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Shirasawa T,Ochiai H,Yoshimoto T,Nagahama S,Watanabe A,Yoshida R,Kokaze A

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes underlines the importance of secondary strategies for the prevention of target organ damage. While access to diabetes education centers and diabetes intensification management has been shown to improve blood glucose control, these services are not available to all tha...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Tobe SW,Wentworth J,Ironstand L,Hartman S,Hoppe J,Whiting J,Kennedy J,McAllister C,Kiss A,Perkins N,Vincent L,Pylypchuk G,Lewanczuk RZ

更新日期：2009-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the proportion of diabetic patients (DPts) with peripheral vascular disease treated at a primary health care site after an endocrinologist-based intervention, who meet ATP III and Steno targets of metabolic control, as well as to compare the outcome with the results of the patients treated by end...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Duran A,Runkle I,Matía P,de Miguel MP,Garrido S,Cervera E,Fernandez MD,Torres P,Lillo T,Martin P,Cabrerizo L,de la Torre NG,Calle JR,Ibarra J,Charro AL,Calle-Pascual AL

更新日期：2008-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between thyroid nodules and adiposity remains controversial. We performed a cross-sectional, community-based study to examine whether thyroid nodules are associated with overweight and obesity, as defined with body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. METHODS:The study included 1482 sub...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Song B,Zuo Z,Tan J,Guo J,Teng W,Lu Y,Liu C

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle modification targeting weight management is the first-line treatment for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) regardless of presenting symptoms. Women with PCOS are more likely to gain more weight compared with women without PCOS, which may be related to barriers in engaging in lifestyle mod...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Lim S,Smith CA,Costello MF,MacMillan F,Moran L,Ee C

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Severe hypoglycaemia (SH) is one of the most feared complications of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) with a reported prevalence of nearly 40%. In randomized trials of Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) and Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) therapy there is a possible benefit of CSII in reducin...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Little S,Chadwick T,Choudhary P,Brennand C,Stickland J,Barendse S,Olateju T,Leelarathna L,Walkinshaw E,Tan HK,Marshall SM,Thomas RM,Heller S,Evans M,Kerr D,Flanagan D,Speight J,Shaw JA

更新日期：2012-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the patients with type 1 and V hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP) present with symptoms and signs of acute pancreatitis due to marked elevation of triglycerides, but this baby presented with a chest infection, which was later diagnosed as type V HLP on laboratory workup. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case o...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Dildar S,Shamsi TS

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin resistance and diabetes are associated with increased oxidative stress and impairment of cellular defence systems. Our purpose was to investigate the interaction between glucose metabolism, antioxidative capacity and heat shock protein (HSP) defence in different skeletal muscle phenotypes among middl...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Venojärvi M,Aunola S,Puhke R,Marniemi J,Hämäläinen H,Halonen JP,Lindström J,Rastas M,Hällsten K,Nuutila P,Hänninen O,Atalay M

更新日期：2008-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pituitary metastasis is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. Very few patients with pituitary metastasis are symptomatic. It is often associated with presence of co-existing metastases to other organs. Isolated pituitary metastasis as the first presentation of primary malignancy is uncommon. CASE PRESENT...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Sirinvaravong S,Vibhatavata P,Chunharojrith P,Cheunsuchon P,Sriussadaporn S

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary care physicians (PCPs) are the main providers of diabetes care especially in resource-limited countries which experience extreme shortage of specialists. The present study aimed to evaluate PCPs' approach towards diabetes mellitus (DM) diagnosis, evaluation and management in Cameroon. METHODS:We car...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Jingi AM,Nansseu JR,Noubiap JJ

更新日期：2015-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D deficiency is pandemic while resources available to measure 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) are limited. The present study aimed to verify whether sun exposure measured by a structured questionnaire could predict serum 25OHD concentrations in healthy Caucasian individuals living in a tropical area. ME...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Bittar FB,Castro CHM,Szejnfeld VL

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetic patients display significantly higher incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events including stroke compared to non-diabetics. Morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) and blunted systolic night-day (SND) ratio have been associated with CV events in hypertensive patients. No studies have evaluated MBPS...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Lyhne JM,Laugesen E,Høyem P,Cichosz S,Christiansen JS,Knudsen ST,Hansen KW,Hansen TK,Poulsen PL

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes self-management education can be helpful for patients with type 2 diabetes in managing their condition. We aimed to study the effects of the group-based PRoactive Interdisciplinary Self-MAnagement (PRISMA) training program on self-reported and clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes treat...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： du Pon E,Kleefstra N,Cleveringa F,van Dooren A,Heerdink ER,van Dulmen S

更新日期：2019-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As an insulin-dependent disease, type 1 diabetes requires paying close attention to the glycemic control. Studies have shown that mobile health (mHealth) can improve the management of chronic diseases. However, the effectiveness of mHealth in controlling the glycemic control remains uncertain. The objective ...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Wang X,Shu W,Du J,Du M,Wang P,Xue M,Zheng H,Jiang Y,Yin S,Liang D,Wang R,Hou L

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: The possible participation of endogenous islet catecholamines (CAs) in the control of insulin secretion was tested. METHODS: Glucose-induced insulin secretion was measured in the presence of 3-Iodo-L-Tyrosine (MIT), a specific inhibitor of tyrosine-hydroxylase activity, in fresh and precultured islets isol...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Borelli MI,Gagliardino JJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self- management is vital to the control of diabetes. This study aims to assess the diabetes self-care behaviours of patients attending two tertiary hospitals in Gauteng, South Africa. The study also seeks to estimate the inequalities in adherence to diabetes self-care practices and associated factors. METH...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Mutyambizi C,Pavlova M,Hongoro C,Groot W

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early identification of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes at high risk for development of complications is important, as early intervention may prevent further deterioration. Here we investigate the applicability of assessing skin advanced glycation end products (sAGEs) by skin autofluorescence (...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： van der Heyden JC,Birnie E,Mul D,Bovenberg S,Veeze HJ,Aanstoot HJ

更新日期：2016-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 coupled with growth hormone helps control timing of sexual maturation. Mutations and variants in multiple genes are associated with development or reduced risk of central precocious puberty (CPP). METHODS:We assessed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in th...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Chang HP,Yang SF,Wang SL,Su PH

更新日期：2018-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：: Pituitary adenomas are associated with a variety of clinical manifestations resulting from excessive hormone secretion and tumor mass effects, and require a multidisciplinary management approach. This article discusses the treatment modalities for the management of patients with a prolactinoma, Cushing's disease and ...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Biller BM,Colao A,Petersenn S,Bonert VS,Boscaro M

更新日期：2010-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We quantified, among diabetic adults, the frequency, costs, and factors associated with visits to the emergency department (EDs) and subsequent hospitalizations for acute hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic events. METHODS:We included adults with diabetes residing in the Milan Agency for Health Protection betw...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Andreano A,Bosio M,Russo AG

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a novel mutation within the StAR gene, causing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, with the so far unreported association with heterochromia iridis. CASE PRESENTATION:In a now 15-year-old girl (born at 41 + 6 weeks of gestation) adrenal failure was diagnosed in the neonatal period based on the clinica...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Splittstösser V,Schreiner F,Gohlke B,Welzel M,Holterhus PM,Woelfle J

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health care problem that can impose a substantial economic burden. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common microvascular complication of DM that increases the potential for morbidity and disability due to ulceration and amputation. Though there is a significant amo...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Shiferaw WS,Akalu TY,Work Y,Aynalem YA

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoglycemia is a common complication of diabetes treatment. This paper describes symptoms, predecessors, consequences and medications associated with the first episode of severe hypoglycemia among ACCORD participants with type 2 diabetes, and compares these between intensive (Int: goal A1C <6.0%) and standa...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Bonds DE,Miller ME,Dudl J,Feinglos M,Ismail-Beigi F,Malozowski S,Seaquist E,Simmons DL,Sood A

更新日期：2012-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACGROUND:To assess the contribution of macroprolactin to high serum prolactin levels and their association with thyroid status and thyroid autoimmunity during pregnancy. METHODS:138 pregnant women who suspected of having thyroid dysfunction were studied and divided into three groups according to the thyroid status; g...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Guclu M,Cander S,Kiyici S,Vatansever E,Hacihasanoğlu AB,Kisakol G

更新日期：2015-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the impact of treatment with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH; Omnitrope®) on the risk of diabetes mellitus in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD), using data from the ongoing PATRO Adults post-marketing surveillance study. METHODS:PATRO Adults is an ongoing post-marketing surveill...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Beck-Peccoz P,Höybye C,Murray RD,Simsek S,Zabransky M,Zouater H,Stalla G

更新日期：2019-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder, and its pathogenesis is still under debate. Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is a small, organic compound generated by the gut microbiome with a hypothesized relation to insulin resistance (IR) and low-grade inflammation in PCOS. By compar...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Huang J,Liu L,Chen C,Gao Y

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to measure the effect of diabetes education using the novel method of "diabetes conversation map (DCM)" as compared to routine counselling (RC) on diabetes management self-efficacy (DMSE) among patients living with type 2 diabetes in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS:A parallel arm randomized cont...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Qasim R,Masih S,Yousafzai MT,Shah H,Manan A,Shah Y,Yaqoob M,Razzaq A,Khan A,Rohilla ARK

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:The use of chromium supplements is widespread for the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus but there are conflicting reports on efficacy, possibly reflecting discrepant effects across different populations. In the present studies, we test the hypothesis that chromium supplementation rai...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Masharani U,Gjerde C,McCoy S,Maddux BA,Hessler D,Goldfine ID,Youngren JF

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes is a major public health problem worldwide. This problem is particularly relevant to the elderly. The prevalence of each condition increase with age. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) among elderly; we also examined socio-economic factors and life style th...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Hammami S,Mehri S,Hajem S,Koubaa N,Souid H,Hammami M

更新日期：2012-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing body of evidence supports neutrophils as having an active role in the development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, the clinical relevance of neutrophils and DKD in autoimmune diabetes remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between circulating neutrophils and DKD...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Yu Y,Lin Q,Ye D,Wang Y,He B,Li Y,Huang G,Zhou Z,Xiao Y

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00