Presence of endothelin-1 in the normal and pathological human thyroid.

abstract：:The occurrence of metabolic bone disease in patients with renal dysfunction is due to the key role played by the kidney in regulating calcium-phosphate metabolism. The incidence of hip fractures in end-stage renal disease is 3- to 4-fold higher than the general population, while poor data about vertebral fractures sho...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fusaro M,D'Angelo A,Scalzo G,Gallieni M,Giannini S,Guglielmi G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune dysfunction is very common in diabetes mellitus (DM). However, there is no evidence whether such immune dysfunction can influence the development of DM, especially the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). AIM:To investigate the influence of absence of T cells on DN. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Balb/c...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lin S,Xu PC,Huang QE,Jia JY,Jia ZH,Wei L,Zheng ZF,Shang WY

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of a genetic background in the etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) represents the rational basis to postulate the existence of a male PCOS equivalent. Hormonal and metabolic abnormalities have been described in male relatives of women with PCOS. These males also have a higher prevalence of ea...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cannarella R,Condorelli RA,Mongioì LM,La Vignera S,Calogero AE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the results of the second part of the collaborative study organized by a working group sponsored by the Community Bureau of Reference of the European Community Commission. The whole study was designed to understand the causes of discrepancy among LH immunoassay methods. In the parent report we de...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Costagliola S,Niccoli P,Florentino M,Carayon P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD) compromises about 95% of all cases of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. We have characterized the disease-causing mutations in the steroid 21-hydroxylase genes of 19 Chilean patients (12 females and 7 males) with the simple virilizing (SV) form of 21OHD and compared them with ot...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fardella CE,Poggi H,Soto J,Torrealba I,Cattani A,Ugarte F,Cortinez A,Foradori A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of exogenous prednisone on serum thyrotropin (TSH), thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations was investigated in four patients with non-functioning thyroid glands receiving T4 replacement therapy. Orally administered prednisone, in a dose of 20 mg each day for nine days, resulted in a signif...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Jensen J,Nolan G,Jubiz W

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescent girls with a history of premature pubarche have an increased incidence of functional ovarian hyperandrogenism [a form of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)] at adolescence, which is usually associated with hyperinsulinemia and dyslipemia. The hyperinsulinemia and lipid disturbances can often be detected in th...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ibáñez L,de Zegher F,Potau N

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following presentation and diagnosis, microprolactinomas usually follow a benign course and rarely progress to macroprolactinomas. However, clinically significant enlargement of prolactinomas during pregnancy, presumably related to estrogen stimulation, has been reported. This report describes a patient with amenorrhe...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Garcia MM,Kapcala LP

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful parathyroidectomy (PTX) often results in a dramatic drop in the parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, relieves the patient from clinical symptoms, and reduces mortality. Although PTX is generally a successful treatment for progressive secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) patients subjected to surgery,...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Xu D,Yin Y,Hou L,Dai W

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is an autoimmune disease in which both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the etiology. AIM:The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of T1DM. METHODS:A retrospective technique was used to register all newly diagnosed cases of T1DM in Belgrade (Serbia) children...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sipetic S,Maksimovic J,Vlajinac H,Ratkov I,Sajic S,Zdravkovic D,Sipetic T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body vibration is reported to increase muscle performance, bone mineral density and stimulate the secretion of lipolytic and protein anabolic hormones, such as GH and testosterone, that might be used for the treatment of obesity. To date, as no controlled trial has examined the effects of vibration exercise on t...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Di Loreto C,Ranchelli A,Lucidi P,Murdolo G,Parlanti N,De Cicco A,Tsarpela O,Annino G,Bosco C,Santeusanio F,Bolli GB,De Feo P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the results of a correlation study between the direct Immunobead Test (d-IBT) and other techniques for antisperm antibodies detection. The Gelatin Agglutination Test (GAT) and Tray Agglutination Test (TAT) were used to detect antibodies in blood serum and seminal plasma ("indirect methods"). The Dir...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Dondero F,Lenzi A,Gandini L,Lombardo F,Culasso F

更新日期：1991-06-01 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：:Plasma insulin immunoreactivity (IRI) results from high molecular weight substances with insulin immunoreactivity (HWIRI), proinsulin (PI) and insulin (I). Their respective concentrations and percentages of IRI were determined preoperatively in the hepatic and peripheral circulations and after surgery in the latter tw...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Villaume C,Beck B,Pointel JP,Drouin P,Debry G

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe bleeding into the peritoneal cavity from a ruptured ovulatory follicle is a rare complication in women receiving anticoagulation therapy. A number of both surgical and non surgical methods have been proposed to solve this problem. We adopted a novel therapeutic approach in a 40-year old patient who presented wi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ulrich U,Rossmanith WG

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the presented study was to evaluate the prevalence of isolated hyperthyrotropinemia (IH) in obese children and the relation between anthropometric and metabolic parameters. METHODS:Hospital records of the children, who presented to the Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient clinic of our institution wit...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Unüvar T,Anık A,Catlı G,Esen I,Abacı A,Büyükgebiz A,Böber E

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the clinical implications of an initial experience with transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). METHODS:From March to November 2017, five cases of TOETVA were performed. Data reported include patient demographics, indication for surgery, extent of surgery, operative time, the...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bakkar S,Al Hyari M,Naghawi M,Corsini C,Miccoli P

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:Scavenger receptor A (SR-A) is the main receptor through which oxidized LDL (oxLDL) and advanced glycation end products get into the cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of an ACE inhibitor, perindopril, on the expression of SR-A in renal tubulointerstitium of diabetic rats. Diabetes was i...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sun L,Wen JH,Sun HL,Shu XC,Hu F,Yin DC,Yang Q,Zeng YJ,Sun Y,Liu L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory stress activates the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) function. Interleukin-I (IL-1) is one of the key factors during this event; however, the mechanisms mediating IL-1 stimulation of HPA axis are still unclear. The present study evaluated the possible involvement of g...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Guo AL,Petraglia F,Nappi RE,Criscuolo M,Ficarra G,Salvestroni C,Genazzani AD,Trentini GP,Genazzani AR

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the major topics in modern societies is the study of relationships between diet, stress and incidence of metabolic disorders. AIM:This study aimed to investigate possible impairment in glucose-stimulated insulin secretion induced by a high-fat (cow intra-abdominal fat) diet in response to acute stres...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ghalami J,Zardooz H,Rostamkhani F,Farrokhi B,Hedayati M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We recently demonstrated a protective effect of the farnesoid X receptor agonist obeticholic acid (OCA) in rat models of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Aim of the present study was to investigate whether the positive effects of OCA treatment are apparent also on ongoing bleomycin-induced PF, i.e., a...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Comeglio P,Filippi S,Sarchielli E,Morelli A,Cellai I,Corno C,Pini A,Adorini L,Vannelli GB,Maggi M,Vignozzi L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of endogenous hyperinsulinism caused by insulinoma is based on confirmation of hypoglycemia during the symptoms associated to elevated insulin levels. Patients with insulinoma may demonstrate an excessive insulin response and subsequent hypoglycemia after 1 mg of glucagon iv injection. Glucagon test was perf...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Felício JS,Martins CL,Mileo KB,Semer M,Kalinin L,Nery M,Machado MC,Liberman B

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antithyroid drugs (ATDs) are first-line treatment for Graves' hyperthyroidism worldwide, but relapses are frequent. The reliability of individual risk factors to predict at baseline subsequent relapse is poor. Predictive scores grouping single risk factors might help to select the best treatment (pharmacolog...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Masiello E,Veronesi G,Gallo D,Premoli P,Bianconi E,Rosetti S,Cusini C,Sabatino J,Ippolito S,Piantanida E,Tanda ML,Chiovato L,Wiersinga WM,Bartalena L

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of testosterone treatment on biomarkers calprotectin, fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), soluble Klotho, phosphate, calcium, parathyroid hormone, creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. SETTING:Odense Andr...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pedersen L,Christensen LL,Pedersen SM,Andersen M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) with the pathogenesis of non-functioning adrenocortical adenomas (NFAs). METHODS:This study included 50 female patients (mean age 54 years) with NFAs, 55 patients (mean age 48 years; 20 male, 35 female) wi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bahadir CT,Ecemis GC,Atmaca H

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare chronic and recurrent skin disease characterized by progressing lesions from papulopustules to large necrotic sterile ulcers. Its definite etiology remains unknown. In a 40-year-old woman with typical pyoderma gangrenosum an intrasellar mass with suprasellar extension was diagnosed and r...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Chanson P,Timsit J,Kujas M,Violante A,Guillausseau PJ,Derome PJ,Warnet A,Lubetzki J

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of short term administration of 200 MRC U of synthetic salmon calcitonin (sCT) daily on carbohydrate metabolism were investigated in 10 patients with various bone diseases, 3 of whom had type II diabetes mellitus and 3 of whom had impaired glucose tolerance. Blood glucose levels during the nocturnal postab...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Giustina G,Cerudelli B,Cimino A,Rigosa C,Rotondi A,Radaeli E

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00