Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Hypoglycaemia is a serious adverse effect of antidiabetic drug therapy. We aimed to determine incidence rates of hypoglycaemia in type-2 diabetic patients and identify predictors of hypoglycaemia when treatment is intensified. METHODS:DiaRegis is a prospective German registry that follows 3810 ...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Tschöpe D,Bramlage P,Binz C,Krekler M,Deeg E,Gitt AK

更新日期：2012-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) is a rare cause of hypoglycemia and is characterized by the presence of insulin autoantibodies. Patients with IAS usually complain of hypoglycemia without any previous insulin received. Glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants are used to treat IAS. CASE PRESENTATION:We repor...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Shen Y,Song X,Ren Y

更新日期：2019-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The detection of microvascular damage in type 1 diabetes is difficult and traditional investigations do not detect changes until they are well established. The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined ability of nailfold capillaroscopy, laser Doppler flowmetry, retinal vessel analysis and 24-hr ...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Hosking SP,Bhatia R,Crock PA,Wright I,Squance ML,Reeves G

更新日期：2013-10-05 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:The burden of non-communicable diseases is growing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Research suggests that health interventions that aim to improve patient self-management and empower patients to care actively for their disease will improve health outcomes over the long-term. There is, however, a...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Abrahams N,Gilson L,Levitt NS,Dave JA

更新日期：2019-12-05 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:Diabetes mellitus (DM) leads to multiple complications, including severe hypoglycaemia events (SHEs). SHEs can impact a patient's quality of life and compliance and may directly result in additional costs to the health care system. The aim of this review was to evaluate the risk of severe hypoglycaemia in pa...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Czech M,Rdzanek E,Pawęska J,Adamowicz-Sidor O,Niewada M,Jakubczyk M

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seminomas have been rarely associated with malignant hypercalcemia. The responsible mechanism of hypercalcemia in this setting has been described to be secondary to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D secretion. The relationship with PTHrP has not been determined or studied.The aim of this study is to describe and discu...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Rodríguez-Gutiérrez R,Zapata-Rivera MA,Quintanilla-Flores DL,Camara-Lemarroy CR,Lavalle-Gonzalez FJ,González-González JG,Villarreal-Pérez JZ

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypopituitarism is deficiency of one or more pituitary hormones, of which adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiency is the most serious and potentially life-threatening. It may occur in isolation or, more commonly as part of more widespread pituitary failure. Diagnosis requires demonstration of subnormal cortisol...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Garrahy A,Agha A

更新日期：2016-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyrotoxicosis is often caused by destructive thyroiditis (DT) or Graves' disease (GD), and a prompt and accurate differential diagnosis for thyrotoxicosis is needed as management strategy differs. A meta-analysis of published literature was performed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy for differentiating G...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Peng X,Wu S,Bie C,Tang H,Xiong Z,Tang S

更新日期：2019-06-06 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:The nonthyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) is prevalent among patients with enterocutaneous fistula and is associated with poor outcomes. The present study aimed to explore the role of enteral nutrition (EN) therapy on thyroid function among patients with enterocutaneous fistula and NTIS. METHODS:We conducted...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Li R,Ren J,Wu Q,Wang G,Wu X,Chen J,Li G,Hong Z,Ren H,Zhao Y,Li J

更新日期：2015-11-04 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:11 patients were referred to our Molecular Genetics Department at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital between 2000-2012 with a physician's diagnosis of remitting diabetes. Our aim was to identify patients with remitting diabetes whose clinical presentation is not explained by any known aetiology of diabetes....

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Babiker T,Chakera AJ,Shepherd M,Hattersley AT

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Fractionated plasma metanephrine measurements are commonly used in biochemical testing in search of pheochromocytoma. METHODS: We aimed to critically appraise the diagnostic efficacy of fractionated plasma free metanephrine measurements in detecting pheochromocytoma. Nine electronic databases, meeting abst...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Sawka AM,Prebtani AP,Thabane L,Gafni A,Levine M,Young WF Jr

更新日期：2004-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have only been a few reports about use of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), suggesting that the safety of these agents has not been sufficiently demonstrated. We performed a comparative review of the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin fo...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Umezawa S,Kubota A,Maeda H,Kanamori A,Matoba K,Jin Y,Minagawa F,Obana M,Iemitsu K,Ito S,Amamiya H,Kaneshiro M,Takai M,Kaneshige H,Hoshino K,Ishikawa M,Minami N,Takuma T,Sasai N,Aoyagi S,Kawata T,Mokubo A,Miyai

更新日期：2015-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and several types of neurodegeneration, including Alzheimer's, are linked to insulin-resistance, and chronic high dietary fat intake causes T2DM with mild neurodegeneration. Intra-cerebral Streptozotocin, a nitrosamine-related compound, causes neurodegeneration, whereas periph...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Tong M,Longato L,de la Monte SM

更新日期：2010-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous haemorrhage into a parathyroid adenoma is a rare and potentially life-threatening presentation. CASE PRESENTATION:We report the case of a 45 year old female recently diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism who presented with chest discomfort and acute airway compromise due to spontaneous extr...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Garrahy A,Hogan D,O'Neill JP,Agha A

更新日期：2017-06-21 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:Benign thyroid nodules (BTN) are frequently diagnosed as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), leading to unnecessary treatment. We found that plasma lncRNA DLG1-AS1 was upregulated in PTC patients but not in BTN patients and healthy controls. METHODS:In this study DLG1-AS1 and miR-199a-3p in plasma of both PT...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： He T,Wang H,Sun J,Wu J,Gong F,Li S,Wang H,Li Y

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown inconsistent results about the usefulness of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) in differential diagnosis of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome. This meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic value of BIPSS via the published literature. MET...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Wang H,Ba Y,Xing Q,Cai RC

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hypertension cure rate of unilateral adrenalectomy in primary aldosteronism (PA) patients varies widely in existing studies. METHODS:We conducted an observational meta-analysis to summarize the pooled hypertension cure rate of unilateral adrenalectomy in PA patients. Comprehensive electronic searches of...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Zhou Y,Zhang M,Ke S,Liu L

更新日期：2017-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irisin is a myokine that leads to increased energy expenditure by stimulating the browning of white adipose tissue. We aimed to investigate the association of serum irisin levels with metabolic parameters in middle aged Chinese population. METHODS:The study was based on a cross-sectional analysis of data fr...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Tang L,Tong Y,Zhang F,Chen G,Zhang YC,Jobin J,Tong N

更新日期：2019-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoparathyroidism, deafness, and renal dysplasia (HDR) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the zinc finger transcription factor gene, GATA3. GATA3 has 2 zinc finger domains, which play an important role in the increase in target gene transcription activity. CASE PRESENTATI...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Okawa T,Yoshida M,Usui T,Kudou T,Iwasaki Y,Fukuoka K,Takahashi N,Uehara Y,Oiso Y

更新日期：2015-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study tested the association between serum levels of microRNA-486, -146b and -15b and betatrophin in normal and obese children with/without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS:the study included 120 children; divided into three groups: G1 (50 healthy), G2 (35 obese) and G3 (35 obese with T2DM). Th...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Mohany KM,Al Rugaie O,Al-Wutayd O,Al-Nafeesah A,Saleem TH

更新日期：2020-09-29 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:Alogliptin is a new dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP-4) inhibitor, which is under investigation for treatment of type 2 diabetes either alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs. The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of alogliptin in patients with type 2 diabetes. ME...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Berhan A,Berhan Y

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) proteins have an important role in counteracting oxidative stress. Although diabetes and hypothyroidism (HT) are both characterized by oxidative stress, the mechanisms are not fully understood. This study investigated the effects of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabet...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： Al-Khaldi A,Sultan S

更新日期：2019-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hormone somatostatin inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary gland and is theoretically linked to diabetes and diabetes related complications. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between levels of the stable somatostatin precursor, N-terminal prosomatostatin (NT-proSST), with mort...

journal_title：BMC endocrine disorders

authors： van Dijk PR,Landman GW,van Essen L,Struck J,Groenier KH,Bilo HJ,Bakker SJ,Kleefstra N

更新日期：2015-04-14 00:00:00