abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), serum adiponectin concentration and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) as a risk marker for atherosclerosis. METHODS:A total of 213 nonalcoholic subjects (67 males, 146 females) participated in this study. Div...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Kim SG,Kim HY,Seo JA,Lee KW,Oh JH,Kim NH,Choi KM,Baik SH,Choi DS

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In female adrenal insufficiency, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) secretion is impaired and circulating androgen levels are severely reduced. We wanted to analyse the acute effects of physiological DHEA substitution on substrate metabolism. DESIGN:We studied nine females with adrenal insufficiency after 9 days ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Christiansen JJ,Gravholt CH,Fisker S,Møller N,Andersen M,Svenstrup B,Bennett P,Ivarsen P,Christiansen JS,Jørgensen JO

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish an Inuit body mass index (BMI) norm from a healthy, not malnourished, pure Inuit population and to investigate the development of overweight in the Inuit in Greenland. DESIGN:Longitudinal study with 35 years follow-up on overweight among Inuit in Greenland. METHODS:The heights and weights of 97...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Andersen S,Mulvad G,Pedersen HS,Laurberg P

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The antagonism of Agouti protein (AP) and Agouti-related protein on melanocortin receptors suggests an inhibitory role in the regulation of steroidogenesis. However, we have previously demonstrated that ectopic AP overexpression increased restraint-induced corticosterone release and adrenal reactivity to ACTH...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Shevchenko AY,Bazhan NM,Makarova EN,Yakovleva TV,Karkaeva NR

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As differentiated (follicular and papillary) thyroid cancer (DTC) may recur years after initial treatment, follow-up of patients with DTC is long term. However, this population has changed, with more individuals being discovered at an earlier stage of disease, so that previous follow-up protocols based mostly on data ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Schlumberger M,Pacini F,Wiersinga WM,Toft A,Smit JW,Sanchez Franco F,Lind P,Limbert E,Jarzab B,Jamar F,Duntas L,Cohen O,Berg G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a brief review of the normal changes in adolescent behaviour and the interplay between biology and social factors that occur at and around puberty, in an attempt to explain when this transition may become problematic The onset of puberty is a biological marker for an individual's transition from a non-reproduc...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Waylen A,Wolke D

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from deficiency of one of the five enzymes required for synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. The most common form of the disease is classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, which is characterized by decreased synthesis of gluc...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Charmandari E,Brook CG,Hindmarsh PC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cell terminology has entered the lexicon of medical practitioners even though the application of harvesting stem cells to treat diseases other than haematological disorders is not yet a reality in clinical practice. All branches of medicine will be affected by the new technology, more so those related to regenera...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Hughes IA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective diabetes care requires a partnership between prepared, proactive practice teams and informed, activated patients. Diabetes education helps to overcome many of the barriers to effective self-management by enabling people with diabetes to make informed decisions about their day-to-day self-care. Both psychosoc...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Funnell MM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to compare physical activity and biochemical markers with bone mineral acquisition in rhythmic gymnasts and ballet dancers. METHODS:Weight, height, body mass index, nutritional intake, bone age and menstrual histories were analyzed in nine rhythmic gymnasts, twelve ballet dancers and fourteen con...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Muñoz MT,de la Piedra C,Barrios V,Garrido G,Argente J

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:GHRH is secreted by the hypothalamus and, upon binding to specific GHRH receptors in the pituitary, stimulates growth hormone (GH) production and release from the pituitary. In addition to this neuroendocrine action, accumulated evidence implies additional roles for GHRH in carcinogenesis in non-pituitary tis...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Chatzistamou I,Schally AV,Kiaris H,Politi E,Varga J,Kanellis G,Kalofoutis A,Pafiti A,Koutselini H

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This open label, multicentre study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of lanreotide Autogel (L-Autogel) in acromegalic patients over a 24-week period. The outcome of treatment with this new, long-acting, aqueous formulation of lanreotide was also compared with the patients' previous treatm...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Alexopoulou O,Abrams P,Verhelst J,Poppe K,Velkeniers B,Abs R,Maiter D

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have problems with poor linear growth and inadequate weight gain. Nutritional augmentation has been the mainstay of therapy for improving both weight and height in CF; however, inadequate growth continues to be a problem. Furthermore, protein catabolism has been documented even in no...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Hardin DS

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several converging lines of evidence obtained over the last years in a wide variety of experimental model organisms suggest that the ageing process is regulated by genes that encode proteins from the somatotroph axis: longevity genes like daf-2, which were identified using mutant Caenorhabditis elegans strains, turned...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Holzenberger M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the absence of widely available measures of determining free and/or bioavailable testosterone (BioT) physicians may use formulae such as the free androgen index (FAI) to estimate free testosterone. We compared the efficacy of calculated markers of androgen status in predicting serum BioT and hypogonadism. ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Morris PD,Malkin CJ,Channer KS,Jones TH

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study whether serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum calcium are associated with body mass index (BMI), and their predicting role in obesity. DESIGN:Population based, cross-sectional study. METHODS:In 2001 a population-based health survey was held in Tromsø, North Norway. Questionnaires on medical his...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Kamycheva E,Sundsfjord J,Jorde R

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The orexigenic and adipogenic peptide hormone ghrelin is predominantly produced and secreted by the stomach and seems to transduce changes in food intake to specific neuronal circuits in the brain. The activity of ghrelin also includes stimulatory effects on the corticotropic system. However, little is known ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Otto B,Tschöp M,Heldwein W,Pfeiffer AF,Diederich S

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Modest elevations in circulating IGF-I levels have been suggested to protect against the development of glucose intolerance in insulin-resistant subjects. To further understand the interactions of GH and IGF-I on beta-cell function and post-load glucose tolerance in glucose-intolerant subjects predisposed to ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Yuen K,Wareham N,Frystyk J,Hennings S,Mitchell J,Fryklund L,Dunger D

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between resistin (a potential link between obesity and type 2 diabetes) and preadipocyte differentiation. DESIGN:A rat resistin expression vector was transfected into 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and differentiation was compared between normal 3T3-L1 cells, rat resistin-transfected ce...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Gong H,Ni Y,Guo X,Fei L,Pan X,Guo M,Chen R

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) exists in three main splice variants, characterized by 121, 165 and 189 amino acids (VEGF 121, VEGF 165 and VEGF 189) and acts via two specific receptors: VEGF-R1 or Flt-1 and VEGF-R2 or KDR. VEGF plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. Th...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Bortoloso E,Del Prete D,Dalla Vestra M,Gambaro G,Saller A,Antonucci F,Baggio B,Anglani F,Fioretto P

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Various adjuvant therapies have been introduced along with intensive insulin therapy in patients with recent onset type 1 diabetes. Nicotinamide (NA), administered at diagnosis of the disease, can have beneficial effects on the clinical remission rate, improve metabolic control and preserve or slightly increa...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Crinò A,Schiaffini R,Manfrini S,Mesturino C,Visalli N,Beretta Anguissola G,Suraci C,Pitocco D,Spera S,Corbi S,Matteoli MC,Patera IP,Manca Bitti ML,Bizzarri C,Pozzilli P,IMDIAB group.

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the value of the diagnostic whole body (131)I scan after thyroidectomy and (131)I ablation. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of all patients with differentiated thyroid cancer treated in one centre between 1990 and 2000. RESULTS:A total of 153 consecutive patients who underwent diagnostic scanning fo...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Taylor H,Hyer S,Vini L,Pratt B,Cook G,Harmer C

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aldosterone binds the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) and is involved in the regulation of ionic transport, mainly sodium retention. MR is encoded by one single gene transcribed into various messengers that are thought to be translated into a unique 107 kDa protein. The aim of this study was to identify and c...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Pascual-Le Tallec L,Demange C,Lombès M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cranial radiation therapy (CRT) is required for successful treatment of a variety of brain tumours in childhood. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether childhood CRT leads to altered sleep-wakefulness organization in adulthood, and to identify the determinants of such alterations. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Subjective...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Van Someren EJ,Swart-Heikens J,Endert E,Bisschop PH,Swaab DF,Bakker PJ,Romijn JA,Fliers E

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyroid hormone resistance (RTH) is characterised by variable tissue hyporesponsiveness to thyroid hormone. The disorder is usually caused by mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TR beta). We describe a large family with this disorder. SUBJECTS AND MEASUREMENT: We identified 36 family members with ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Kvistad PH,Løvås K,Boman H,Myking OL

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to determine vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) and active renin levels in patients with hormonally active adrenal tumours. DESIGN:The study was comprised of 16 patients with primary aldosteronism, 13 patients with active Cushing's syndrom...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Zacharieva S,Atanassova I,Orbetzova M,Nachev E,Kalinov K,Kirilov G,Shigarminova R,Ivanova R,Dashev G

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The malignancy of thyroid oncocytic tumours, or oncocytomas, is higher than that of follicular tumours. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of thyroid-specific genes in oncocytic tumours and papillary carcinomas. DESIGN AND METHODS:We compared 29 oncocytic tumours with 12 papillary carcinomas. ...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Mirebeau-Prunier D,Guyétant S,Rodien P,Franc B,Baris O,Rohmer V,Reynier P,Tourmen Y,Malthièry Y,Savagner F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the influence of transdermal and peroral oestrogen treatments in conjunction with cyproterone acetate (CPA) on metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-four women with PCOS, aged 25.4+/-4.3 (mean+/-s.d.) years, body mass index 24...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Vrbíková J,Stanická S,Dvoráková K,Hill M,Vondra K,Bendlová B,Stárka L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse trends in diagnostic practices of thyroid diseases and to relate them to the increase in thyroid cancer incidence in France over time. DESIGN:From 1980 to 2000, a French retrospective multicentric (three endocrinology and three nuclear medicine centres) study of thyroid diseases was conducted on 2...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Leenhardt L,Bernier MO,Boin-Pineau MH,Conte Devolx B,Maréchaud R,Niccoli-Sire P,Nocaudie M,Orgiazzi J,Schlumberger M,Wémeau JL,Chérie-Challine L,De Vathaire F

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A phase I single centre, open label study of the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of a buccal testosterone tablet (COL 1621) was carried out. DESIGN:Twelve testosterone-deficient males were treated with the buccal tablet twice daily for 7 consecutive days. Multiple blood samples were drawn for testosterone,...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Ross RJ,Jabbar A,Jones TH,Roberts B,Dunkley K,Hall J,Long A,Levine H,Cullen DR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the benefit of periodical clinical screening of carriers of a mutation in the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) gene, because any useful discussion requires more concrete data. DESIGN AND METHODS:Our study population consisted of all the patients with MEN-1 (n=58) who were treated at t...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Geerdink EA,Van der Luijt RB,Lips CJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of long-term GH in GH-deficient adults, as predicted by IGF-I levels. METHODS:Patients received GH, 5 microg/kg per day for 1 Month and 10 microg/kg per day for another 12-30 Months. Changes in body composition, cardiac structure/function, serum lipids and quality of life were meas...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Ezzat S,Fear S,Gaillard RC,Gayle C,Marcovitz S,Mattioni T,Nussey S,Rees A,Svanberg E

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Betaglycan is a membrane-anchored proteoglycan involved in mediating the passage of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), inhibin and activin activities into cells. TGF-beta and inhibin-related proteins are growth factors that are expressed by several tIssues and in pregnancy. They have a function in m...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Ciarmela P,Florio P,Toti P,Grasso D,Santopietro R,Tosi P,Petraglia F

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adrenaline inhibits insulin secretion through activation of alpha(2)-adrenoceptors (ARs). These receptors are linked to pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins. Agonist binding leads to inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, inhibition of Ca(2+) channels and activation of K(+) channels. Recently, three distinct subtype...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Peterhoff M,Sieg A,Brede M,Chao CM,Hein L,Ullrich S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification and sequencing of the ob gene and its product, leptin, in 1994 opened new insights in the study of the mechanisms controlling body weight and led to a surge of research activity. Since its discovery, leptin has been the subject of an enormous amount of work especially within the fields of nutrition,...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Zimmermann-Belsing T,Brabant G,Holst JJ,Feldt-Rasmussen U

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperprolactinemia has been reported to be associated with abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of hyperprolactinemia and bromocriptine (Brc) treatment on endothelial function, insulin sensitivity and inflammatory markers in pre-menopausal women. METHOD...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Yavuz D,Deyneli O,Akpinar I,Yildiz E,Gözü H,Sezgin O,Haklar G,Akalin S

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate the expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha protein in the subcutaneous and visceral adipose tIssue in correlation with adipocyte cell Volume, serum TNF-alpha, soluble TNF-receptor-2 (sTNFR-2) and indirect parameters of insulin resistance in overweight/obese and le...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Winkler G,Kiss S,Keszthelyi L,Sápi Z,Ory I,Salamon F,Kovács M,Vargha P,Szekeres O,Speer G,Karádi I,Sikter M,Kaszás E,Dworak O,Gerö G,Cseh K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the last decade, surgery of primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) due to a solitary adenoma has moved on from the traditional wide bilateral neck exploration (BNE) to more limited approaches such as unilateral neck exploration and minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. DESIGN:To define the role of intraoperati...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Rubello D,Piotto A,Casara D,Muzzio PC,Shapiro B,Pelizzo MR

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Our previous studies showed that administration of dexamethasone plus food increased serum leptin levels 100% more than dexamethasone alone. We hypothesized that this increase in leptin from the meal could result directly from the provision of fuel metabolites rather than from the meal-induced rise in in...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Garcia-Lorda P,Nash W,Roche A,Pi-Sunyer FX,Laferrere B

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Disturbed renal function may play an important role in the clinico-pathological presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). We studied the influence of renal function on the clinico-pathological characteristics of 141 patients (123 women and 18 men) with surgically proven pHPT. METHODS:The 141 patien...

journal_title：European journal of endocrinology

authors： Yamashita H,Noguchi S,Uchino S,Watanabe S,Murakami T,Ogawa T,Masatsugu T,Takamatsu Y,Miyatake E,Yamashita H

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00