abstract：:Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer. It shows a wide spectrum of morphological presentations and the diagnosis could be challenging due to its high degree of dedifferentiation. Molecular and genetic features of ATC are widely heterogeneous as well and many efforts have been...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Ragazzi M,Ciarrocchi A,Sancisi V,Gandolfi G,Bisagni A,Piana S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid function and microalbuminuria are both associated with vascular disease and endothelial damage. However, whether thyroid function is associated with microalbuminuria is not well established. The objective was to explore the relationship between thyroid hormones and microalbuminuria in Chinese population. A com...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Zhou Y,Ye L,Wang T,Hong J,Bi Y,Zhang J,Xu B,Sun J,Huang X,Xu M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased prevalence of obesity represents, currently, one of the major public health issues, due to its consequences on physical and psychological health status as well as on the psychosocial functioning. As defined by the World Health Organization, sexual health is "a state of physical, emotional, mental, and so...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Poggiogalle E,Di Lazzaro L,Pinto A,Migliaccio S,Lenzi A,Donini LM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess differences in the control and treatment of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF: HbA1c, blood pressure [BP], LDL-cholesterol, body mass index, and smoking habit) according to gender and the presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with type...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Franch-Nadal J,Mata-Cases M,Vinagre I,Patitucci F,Hermosilla E,Casellas A,Bolivar B,Mauricio D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common malignancy in elderly men. The progressive ageing of the world male population will further increase the need for tailored assessment and treatment of PCa patients. The determinant role of androgens and sexual hormones for PCa growth and progression has been established. Howeve...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Gacci M,Baldi E,Tamburrino L,Detti B,Livi L,De Nunzio C,Tubaro A,Gravas S,Carini M,Serni S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. To evaluate the predictive power of pretransplant HbA1c for new-onset diabetes after transplantation (NODAT) in kidney transplant candidates, who had several predispositions for fluctuated HbA1c levels. Methods. We performed a retrospective study of 119 patients without diabetes who received kidney transplantati...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tokodai K,Amada N,Haga I,Nakamura A,Kashiwadate T,Kawagishi N,Ohuchi N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To examine the relationship between plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and blood hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in diabetic patients at various stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods. We screened for data collected between 2003 and 2012. The correlation between 25(OH)D and HbA1c levels was studie...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Kajbaf F,Mentaverri R,Diouf M,Fournier A,Kamel S,Lalau JD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HDL cholesterol is known to be inversely correlated with cardiovascular disease due to its diverse antiatherogenic functions. SR-BI mediates the selective uptake of HDL-C. SR-BI knockout diminishes but does not completely block the transport of HDL; other receptors may be involved. Ectopic ATP synthase β-chain in hepa...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Song K,Han Y,Zhang L,Liu G,Yang P,Cheng X,Bu L,Sheng H,Qu S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Abdominal obesity and its relative distribution are known to differ in association with metabolic characteristics and cardiorespiratory fitness. This study aimed to determine an association between fitness level and abdominal adiposity in overweight and obese adults. Methods. 228 overweight and obese indiv...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Kim S,Kim JY,Lee DC,Lee HS,Lee JW,Jeon JY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Liraglutide (a glucagon-like peptide 1 analog) was used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) which could produce glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Aim. The aim was to investigate whether liraglutide could improve myofibril and mitochondria injury in skeletal muscle and the mechanisms in diabetic ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Ji W,Chen X,Lv J,Wang M,Ren S,Yuan B,Wang B,Chen L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH), caused by mutations in the gene encoding 21-hydroxylase, is a common autosomal recessive disorder. In the present work, our aim was to determine the prevalence of NCAH presenting as premature pubarche (PP), hirsutism, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) a...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Binay C,Simsek E,Cilingir O,Yuksel Z,Kutlay O,Artan S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic thyroid cancers (ATC) are among the most aggressive human neoplasms with a dire prognosis and a median survival time of few months from the diagnosis. The complete absence of effective therapies for ATC renders the identification of novel therapeutic approaches sorely needed. Chromosomal instability, a feat...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Baldini E,D'Armiento M,Ulisse S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estroprogestins (EPs) are combinations of estrogen and progestin with several actions on women's health. The different pharmacological composition of EPs is responsible for different clinical effects. One of the most used low-dose EP associations is ethinylestradiol 20 mcg plus levonorgestrel 100 mcg in monophasic reg...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Lello S,Cavani A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate effects of long-term testosterone (T) therapy in obese men with T deficiency (TD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), data were collected from two observational, prospective, and cumulative registry studies of 561 men with TD receiving T therapy for up to 6 years. A subgroup of obese hypogonadal men wi...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Haider A,Yassin A,Doros G,Saad F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enucleation-induced adrenal regeneration is a highly controlled process; however, only some elements involved in this process have been recognized. Therefore, we performed studies on regenerating rat adrenals. Microarray RNA analysis and QPCR revealed that enucleation resulted in a rapid elevation of expression of gen...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tyczewska M,Rucinski M,Ziolkowska A,Szyszka M,Trejter M,Hochol-Molenda A,Nowak KW,Malendowicz LK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little published information is available regarding epidemiological data on vitamin D status in the large geographical region of Central Europe (CE). We searched the journal literature with regard to 25(OH)D concentrations among community-dwelling or healthy people living in CE. 25(OH)D concentrations varied by age, s...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Pludowski P,Grant WB,Bhattoa HP,Bayer M,Povoroznyuk V,Rudenka E,Ramanau H,Varbiro S,Rudenka A,Karczmarewicz E,Lorenc R,Czech-Kowalska J,Konstantynowicz J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus significantly increases in the patient population with metabolic syndrome (MeS). The present study aimed to investigate the association between the epicardial adipose tissue thickness (EATT) and the oxidative stress parameters in MeS patients. The study...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Demir B,Demir E,Acıksarı G,Uygun T,Utku IK,Gedikbasi A,Caglar IM,Pirhan O,Tureli HO,Oflar E,Ungan İ,Ciftci S,Karakaya O

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To determine the role of imaging-cytology correlation in reducing false negative results of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) at thyroid nodules. Methods. This retrospective study included 667 nodules 1 cm or larger in 649 patients diagnosed as benign at initial cytologic evaluation and that underwent follow-up ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Hwang SH,Sung JM,Kim EK,Moon HJ,Kwak JY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of angiogenesis in pituitary tumor development has been questioned, as pituitary tumors have been usually found to be less vascularized than the normal pituitary tissue. Nevertheless, a significantly higher degree of vasculature has been shown in invasive or macropituitary prolactinomas when compared to nonin...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Cristina C,Luque GM,Demarchi G,Lopez Vicchi F,Zubeldia-Brenner L,Perez Millan MI,Perrone S,Ornstein AM,Lacau-Mengido IM,Berner SI,Becu-Villalobos D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies address alteration of sexual function in women with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Quality of life surveys suggest that discussion of sexual function and other reproductive issues are of psychosocial assessment and that education on sexual function in the setting of chronic diseases such as dia...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Satta E,Magno C,Galì A,Inferrera A,Granese R,Aloisi C,Buemi M,Bellinghieri G,Santoro D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Pediatric CAH patients have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and it remains unknown if genetic predisposition is a contributing factor. Glucocorticoid receptor gene (NR3C1) polymorphisms are associated with an adverse metabolic profile. Our aim was to analyze the association between the NR3C1 p...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Moreira RP,Gomes LG,Madureira G,Mendonca BB,Bachega TA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low birth weight is associated with reduced bone mass and density in adult life. However, effects of maternal hypoxia (MH) on offspring bone development are not known. Objective. The current study investigated the effects of fetal growth restriction induced by MH during the last half of gestation on bone structure and...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Lee AM,Morrison JL,Botting KJ,Shandala T,Xian CJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the primary causes of premature death and disability worldwide. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published literature regarding the trends in prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of diabetes mellitus in mainland China. PUBMED, EMBASE, Chinese Biomedica...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Li MZ,Su L,Liang BY,Tan JJ,Chen Q,Long JX,Xie JJ,Wu GL,Yan Y,Guo XJ,Gu L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Reduced testicular volume (TV) (<12 cm(3)) is associated with lower testicular function. Several studies explored the conventional sperm parameters (concentration, motility, and morphology) and the endocrine function (gonadotropins and testosterone serum concentrations) in the patients with reduction of TV...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Condorelli R,Calogero AE,La Vignera S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate whether adrenergic overtone is involved in the pathophysiology of men with lifelong (LL) premature ejaculation (PE), we investigated differences in reactive hyperemia index (RHI) responses by using peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT). 20 men with LL-PE (18-40 years) were enrolled in an 8-week, double-blin...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Francomano D,Donini LM,Lenzi A,Aversa A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The mechanisms underlying the association between insulin resistance and intrahepatic lipid (IHL) accumulation are not completely understood. We sought to determine whether this association was explained by differences in fasting non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels and/or NEFA suppression after oral ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Finucane FM,Sharp SJ,Hatunic M,Sleigh A,De Lucia Rolfe E,Sayer AA,Cooper C,Griffin SJ,Savage DB,Wareham NJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study we evaluated in vivo and in vitro effects of 4-tert-octylphenol (OP) on the expression and distribution of adherens and gap junction proteins, N-cadherin, β -catenin, and connexin 43 (Cx43), in testes of seasonally breeding rodents, bank voles. We found that in bank vole testes expression and dist...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Hejmej A,Kotula-Balak M,Chojnacka K,Kuras P,Lydka-Zarzycka M,Bilinska B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species is critically involved in the impairment of β -cell function during the development of diabetes. Methods. HIT-T15 cells were cultured in 5% CO2 and then preincubated with Gelam honey extracts (20, 40, 60, and 80 µg/mL) as well as quercetin (2...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Batumalaie K,Zaman Safi S,Mohd Yusof K,Shah Ismail I,Devi Sekaran S,Qvist R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To compare two creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations, the chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) and the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD), for predicting the risk of CKD progression in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy. Methods. A total of ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Lee EY,Lee YM,Choi KH,Lee HC,Lee BW,Kim BS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Differentiated thyroid cancer treatment usually consists of thyroidectomy and radio ablation in hypothyroidism 4-6 weeks after surgery. Replacing hypothyroidism by recombinant human thyroid stimulating hormone can facilitate radio ablation in euthyroidism within one week after surgery. The outcome of thi...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Emmanouilidis N,Schrem H,Winkler M,Klempnauer J,Scheumann GF

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to evaluate carotid atherosclerosis in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus with microalbuminuria (MA) by high-frequency ultrasonography. Two hundred and fifty patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus were divided into two groups according to urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER): normoalbuminuria...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Zhang YH,Gao Y,Mao X,Shang J,Su BL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. Patients with more than two spontaneous pregnancy losses are diagnosed with recurrent pregnancy loss. The aim of this study was to evaluate the IR (insulin resistance) in patients with idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss. Material and Method. A single center, case control study was performed on one hundred ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Ispasoiu CA,Chicea R,Stamatian FV,Ispasoiu F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth failure is almost inextricably linked with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Growth failure in CKD has been associated with both increased morbidity and mortality. Growth failure in the setting of kidney disease is multifactorial and is related to poor nutritional status as well a...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Salas P,Pinto V,Rodriguez J,Zambrano MJ,Mericq V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. To seek high risk population for diabetes and to improve their health care by investigating the characteristics and outcome of hospitalization in hospitals with predominant Arab patients in Northern Israel. Methods. Retrospective analysis of the prevalence of diabetes and the outcome of diabetic in comparison to...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Nseir W,Haj S,Beshara B,Mograbi J,Cohen O

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Puerarin, the main isoflavone glycoside extracted from Radix Puerariae, is an isoflavone traditional Chinese herb. Previous studies have demonstrated that puerarin could regulate osteoblast proliferation and differentiation to promote bone formation. However, the effect of puerarin on the process of human osteoblasts ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Liu LJ,Liu LQ,Bo T,Li SJ,Zhu Z,Cui RR,Mao DA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether serum magnesium deficiency is independently associated with the prevalence of microalbuminuria is still unclear. The objective of the present study was to elucidate the association between serum magnesium and microalbuminuria in diabetic patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1829 diabetic subjects...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Xu B,Sun J,Deng X,Huang X,Sun W,Xu Y,Xu M,Lu J,Bi Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. Growth hormone deficiency patients exhibited reduced bone mineral density compared with healthy controls, but previous researches demonstrated uncertainty about the effect of growth hormone replacement therapy on bone in growth hormone deficient adults. The aim of this study was to determine whether the gr...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Xue P,Wang Y,Yang J,Li Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes is characterized by frequent ectopic fat accumulation in several tissues and organs. In particular, a number of studies showed that these subjects frequently have hepatic fat accumulation, which may play a role in the metabolic abnormalities typical of diabetes and has been also linked to increased ris...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Bacchi E,Moghetti P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1987 to December 2011, over a total of 25 years, 84 patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS) were identified at a medical center in southern Taiwan. We observed a higher incidence of ACTH-independent CS (75%) than ACTH-dependent CS (25%). A higher incidence of adrenocortical adenoma (58.3%) than Cushing's di...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tung SC,Wang PW,Liu RT,Chen JF,Hsieh CJ,Kuo MC,Yang JW,Lee WC,Cheng MH,Lee TC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Point-of-care (POC) glucose technology is currently considered to be insufficiently accurate for the diagnosis of diabetes. The objective of this study was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of an innovative, interference-resistant POC glucose meter (StatStrip glucose hospital meter, Nova Biomedical, USA) in subje...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Vučić Lovrenčić M,Radišić Biljak V,Božičević S,Pape-Medvidović E,Ljubić S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00