abstract：OBJECTIVE:Glucocorticoid excess is commonly related to neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders, with memory impairment typically found among these disorders. The objective of this study is to offer a clinical profile of memory deficits resulting from exposure to chronic stress-level elevations of endogenous glucoco...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： León-Carrión J,Atutxa AM,Mangas MA,Soto-Moreno A,Pumar A,Leon-Justel A,Martín-Rodriguez JF,Venegas E,Domínguez-Morales MR,Leal-Cerro A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sex steroid hormones influence bone mineral density (BMD) in women, but are less well-studied in men. We evaluated the association of serum total and free sex steroid hormones and SHBG with osteopaenia in a nationally representative sample of men aged 20-90 years. DESIGN:BMD and sex steroid hormones were mea...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Paller CJ,Shiels MS,Rohrmann S,Basaria S,Rifai N,Nelson W,Platz EA,Dobs A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder resulting in lack of cortisol and often aldosterone and overproduction of androgens. Raised levels of androgens can lead to increased mass in the laryngeal tissues, which may lower the fundamental frequency (F0) of the voice. D...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Nygren U,Södersten M,Falhammar H,Thorén M,Hagenfeldt K,Nordenskjöld A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:IGF-1 stimulates growth, development and function of lymphocytes. The aim of this study was to examine whether functional variants of the IGF-1 gene are associated with absolute lymphocyte subset counts in neonates. STUDY DESIGN AND MEASUREMENTS:This study was embedded in the Generation R Study, a prospectiv...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Duijts L,Bakker-Jonges LE,Mook-Kanamori DO,Labout JA,Hofman A,van Duijn CM,van Dongen JJ,Hooijkaas H,Moll HA,Jaddoe VW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare biochemical variables, renal function and calcium and vitamin D intakes in euparathyroid and hyperparathyroid patients with primary osteoporosis and osteopenia and describe the measures necessary to normalize serum PTH in the patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism. DESIGN AND PATIENTS:We revi...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Yendt ER,Kovacs KA,Jones G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Here we use a novel ELISA that is specific for full-length visfatin (PBEF/NAMPT), compare it with the existing C-terminal based assay and use it to investigate associations of visfatin with metabolic parameters. DESIGN, PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS:We established the specificity and effectiveness of the new ELI...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Retnakaran R,Youn BS,Liu Y,Hanley AJ,Lee NS,Park JW,Song ES,Vu V,Kim W,Tungtrongchitr R,Havel PJ,Swarbrick MM,Shaw C,Sweeney G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Epidemiological data suggest there is an increased risk of dying from heart disease among patients with Klinefelter syndrome (KS). Due to high prevalence of hypogonadism and metabolic syndrome, we speculated that patients with KS may have subclinical changes in the left ventricular function. Therefore, the ai...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Andersen NH,Bojesen A,Kristensen K,Birkebaek NH,Fedder J,Bennett P,Christiansen JS,Gravholt CH

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Carney complex (CNC) is an autosomal dominant multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome (OMIM 160980). About 70% of cases are familiar; most have mutations of the PRKAR1A gene on chromosome 17q22-24. There is little phenotype-genotype correlation known to date. OBJECTIVE:To study the genotype-phenotype correlation...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Gennari M,Stratakis CA,Hovarth A,Pirazzoli P,Cicognani A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Levothyroxine suppressive therapy (LT4-therapy), aimed at shrinking thyroid nodules is controversial. Despite evidence of limited effect and long-term side-effects, questionnaire surveys indicate widespread use. Our aim was to determine, in consecutive nontoxic goitre patients, the proportion ineligible for L...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fast S,Bonnema SJ,Hegedüs L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma) agonists such as thiazolidinediones (TZDs) improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through effects on fat metabolism whereas GH stimulates lipolysis and induces insulin resistance. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of TZDs on f...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Krag MB,Nielsen S,Guo Z,Pedersen SB,Schmitz O,Christiansen JS,Jørgensen JO

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report and explore potential reasons for undetectable or low-normal serum intact PTH levels in patients with surgically verified primary hyperparathyroidism with parathyroid adenomas, review the relevant literature, and offer suggestions for management of such patients occasionally encountered in clinical...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bhadada SK,Cardenas M,Bhansali A,Mittal BR,Behera A,Chanukya GV,Nahar U,Rao DS

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:GH and IGF-I affect cardiac structure and performance. In the general population, low IGF-I has been associated with higher prevalence of ischaemic heart disease and mortality. Both in GH deficiency (GHD) and excess life expectancy has been reported to be reduced because of cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Colao A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Disturbances in thyroid function have been described in small-for-gestational age (SGA) children but the influence of prematurity is unclear. In addition, the effect of GH treatment on thyroid function has not been studied in short SGA children. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether short SGA children have higher TS...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： de Kort SW,Willemsen RH,van der Kaay DC,van Dijk M,Visser TJ,Hokken-Koelega AC

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Dlk1 gene encodes for dlk1, a transmembrane protein belonging to the EGF-like repeat-containing family. Dlk1 has been shown to act as a regulator of adipogenesis. Fc-dlk1 transgenic mice show a decrease in adipose tissue and glucose tolerance, hypertriglyceridaemia and lower insulin sensitivity. Dlk1-def...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Hermida C,Garcés C,de Oya M,Cano B,Martínez-Costa OH,Rivero S,García-Ramírez JJ,Laborda J,Aragón JJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intensive physical activity is often associated with cardiac changes. OBJECTIVES:(i) To evaluate the IGF-I system and myocardial structure and function by standard Doppler echocardiography and Tissue Doppler in athletes and sedentary controls; and (ii) to determine any relationship between IGF-I system ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Vitale G,Galderisi M,Colao A,Innelli P,Guerra G,Guerra E,Dini FL,Orio F Jr,Soscia A,De Divitiis O,Lombardi G

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered predominantly as a hyperandrogenetic syndrome and the evaluation of metabolic parameters and insulin sensitivity is not mandatory. CONTEXT:PCOS diagnostic criteria [National Institute of Health (NIH), Rotterdam Consensus (ROT), Androgen Excess Society (AES)] ar...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Amato MC,Galluzzo A,Finocchiaro S,Criscimanna A,Giordano C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biochemical markers of bone turnover are widely used in clinical practice. These indices have been shown to be associated with the occurrence, prognosis and therapeutic response of malignant bone lesions. For example, markers of bone resorption are often elevated in patients with established bone metastases and while ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Seibel MJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:GH replacement improves numerous metabolic abnormalities in GH-deficient patients; increased lipid peroxidation (LPO) has been observed in GH-deficient patients; however, it is unknown if LPO is influenced by GH replacement. AIM AND METHODS:To evaluate the extent to which GH replacement might reverse the in...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Karbownik-Lewinska M,Kokoszko A,Lewandowski KC,Shalet SM,Lewinski A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Provocative stimulation tests for GH assessment have poor reproducibility and can often elicit false positive results in normal children. The aim of our study was to evaluate the capability of pegvisomant, as an enhancer of GH secretion, in unmasking false-positive results in short children undergoing GH test...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Radetti G,Wu Z,Elsedfy HH,El Kholy M,Bozzola M,Strasburger CJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of genes placing individuals at an increased risk for the development of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) has been a slow process. However, over the last 20 years or so real progress has been made with the mapping of novel loci, via a number of different approaches. First, through the use of tradit...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Zeitlin AA,Simmonds MJ,Gough SC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a rapid shift from open to laparoscopic approaches in adrenal surgery, but the safety and efficacy of bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy (BLA) in patients with corticotrophin (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome continues to be defined. OBJECTIVE:Review outcomes in the largest series of pati...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chow JT,Thompson GB,Grant CS,Farley DR,Richards ML,Young WF Jr

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess approaches to patients with a potentially malignant thyroid nodule and patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma and compare them with the European Consensus and Guidelines by the American Thyroid Association. DESIGN:A survey of the 388 active members of the Belgian Thyroid Club. METHODS:A qu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Van den Bruel A,Moreno-Reyes R,Bex M,Daumerie C,Glinoer D

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The protein polymorphism of the GH receptor caused by genomic deletion of exon 3 (d3) has been linked to the magnitude of the first-year-growth response to GH in girls with Turner syndrome. Here, we studied the long-term effect of GH therapy in Turner syndrome in correlation to this polymorphism. DESIGN:The ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Binder G,Trebar B,Baur F,Schweizer R,Ranke MB

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) deficiency is the commonest monogenic form of obesity. The significance of MC4R mutations in Asian obese populations has not been adequately examined. The objective of this study was to determine the role of MC4R mutations in severely obese Asian children. DESIGN:We screened 22...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Lee YS,Poh LK,Kek BL,Loke KY

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Epidemiological studies on the cardiovascular risk of progestagen-only contraceptives are rare. With the present study we aimed to investigate the effect of the low-dose etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant Implanon on cardiovascular risk factors, including markers of inflammation. DESIGN:Longitudina...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Merki-Feld GS,Imthurn B,Seifert B

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Controversial data on ghrelin concentration during exercise in human subjects have been published. We tested the hypothesis that exercise could affect acylated ghrelin (AG) and unacylated ghrelin (UAG), which could partly explain the previously reported inconsistent findings on the association of exercise wit...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kim HJ,Lee S,Kim TW,Kim HH,Jeon TY,Yoon YS,Oh SW,Kwak H,Lee JG

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pseudohypoparathyroidism type Ia (PHP-Ia) is a hereditary disorder characterized by resistance to multiple hormones that work via cAMP such as PTH and TSH, accompanied by typical skeletal features including short stature and brachydactyly, termed Albright hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO). In affected kindreds,...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mouallem M,Shaharabany M,Weintrob N,Shalitin S,Nagelberg N,Shapira H,Zadik Z,Farfel Z

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distinguishing malignant thyroid nodules in patients with follicular cytology by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) remains problematic. The large majority of thyroid nodules (> 85%) are overtreated. Therefore, a clear need exists to develop more accurate initial diagnostic tests for follicular thyroid nodules. Ga...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Hooft L,van der Veldt AA,Hoekstra OS,Boers M,Molthoff CF,van Diest PJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyrotoxic hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is an uncommon condition with intermittent episodes of muscle weakness and occasionally severe paralysis. THPP is a common complication of hyperthyroidism in Asian populations, and has also been reported in other ethnic groups including Caucasians. This study ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Cesur M,Bayram F,Temel MA,Ozkaya M,Kocer A,Ertorer ME,Koc F,Kaya A,Gullu S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine quality of life (QoL) measured by a utility-weighted index in GH-deficient adults on GH replacement and analyse the impact of demographic and clinical characteristics on changes in utilities during treatment. DESIGN:Utilities for items in the QoL-Assessment of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kołtowska-Häggström M,Kind P,Monson JP,Jonsson B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) is a dominantly inherited syndrome of reduced tissue responsiveness to thyroid hormone usually due to mutations located in the ligand-binding domain and adjacent hinge region of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRbeta). In the present report we describe the clinical and l...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Magalhães PK,Rodrigues Dare GL,Rodrigues Dos Santos S,Nogueira CR,de Castro M,Zanini Maciel LM

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:GH may be beneficial in treating patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the efficacy and safety of GH could be compromised by the potential for accumulation in the circulation. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to investigate the pharmacokinetics and safety of GH treatment in ESRD patients. DESIG...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Langbakke IH,Nielsen JN,Skettrup MP,Harper A,Klitgaard T,Weil A,Engelhardt E,Lange M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide evidence of efficacy and safety for use of lutropin alfa in inducing follicular development and pregnancy in hypogonadotrophic hypogonadal women with profound gonadotrophin deficiency. DESIGN:An open-label, noncomparative extension of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study PATIENTS:...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kaufmann R,Dunn R,Vaughn T,Hughes G,O'Brien F,Hemsey G,Thomson B,O'Dea LS

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In January 1997 we introduced a protocol for the treatment with GH of children with impaired growth after unfractionated total body irradiation (TBI). This study is an evaluation of that protocol. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 1997 and July 2005, 66 patients (48 male) treated for haematological malign...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bakker B,Oostdijk W,Geskus RB,Stokvis-Brantsma WH,Vossen JM,Wit JM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to group patients with MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of the young) according to the genetic alterations underlying the disease and to investigate their clinical characteristics. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Molecular analysis of GCK (MODY2), HNF-1alpha (MODY3), HNF-4alpha (MODY1) and HNF-1b...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Estalella I,Rica I,Perez de Nanclares G,Bilbao JR,Vazquez JA,San Pedro JI,Busturia MA,Castaño L,Spanish MODY Group.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Two main forms of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) exist. Type 1 AIT is a form of iodine-induced hyperthyroidism. Its management is complex and includes thionamides, potassium perchlorate and, occasionally, thyroidectomy. Type 2 AIT is a destructive thyroiditis, responds to glucocorticoids, and usually d...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Bogazzi F,Bartalena L,Dell'Unto E,Tomisti L,Rossi G,Pepe P,Tanda ML,Grasso L,Macchia E,Aghini-Lombardi F,Pinchera A,Martino E

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adult onset GH deficiency (GHD) is characterized by abnormalities of serum lipoprotein profiles and GH replacement results in favourable alterations in serum total and low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol. Preliminary evidence has indicated that the effect of GH replacement in this respect may be additiv...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Monson JP,Jönsson P,Koltowska-Häggström M,Kourides I

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Parathyroid carcinoma remains difficult to diagnose. Recently, it has been shown that mutations in the HRPT2 gene (encoding parafibromin) are associated with the development of parathyroid carcinoma. Although MEN1 is not typically thought to be involved in carcinoma formation, parathyroid carcinoma may be an ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Haven CJ,van Puijenbroek M,Tan MH,Teh BT,Fleuren GJ,van Wezel T,Morreau H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report six cases of autoimmune thyroid disease associated with chronic urticaria and briefly review the literature, including the histopathological nature of such lesions, and their aetiology and pathogenesis. In view of the prevalence of thyroid disease in patients with chronic urticaria, screening measurements of...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Monge C,Demarco P,Burman KD,Wartofsky L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Glucagon-like peptide-1 is an insulin secretion-stimulating gut hormone that is produced in response to food intake. Orlistat (Xenical, F. Hoffman-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland), which decreases fat absorption and increases intestinal fat content, may therefore affect the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1. ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sahin M,Tanaci N,Yucel M,Tutuncu NB,Guvener N

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00