abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are a wide range of congenital conditions characterized by an incongruence of components involved in sexual differentiation, including gender psychosexual development. The management of such disorders is complex, and one of the most crucial decision is represented by gend...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fisher AD,Ristori J,Fanni E,Castellini G,Forti G,Maggi M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The significance of vitamin D deficiency in the incidence of bone fractures in children has been under investigated. Here, we aimed to associate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and fractures in Saudi children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted in 1022 Saudi children without fra...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Al-Daghri NM,Aljohani N,Rahman S,Sabico S,Al-Attas OS,Alokail MS,Al-Ajlan A,Chrousos GP

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are the major public health problems. Substantial efforts have been made to define loci and variants contributing to the individual risk of these disorders. However, the overall risk explained by genetic variation is very modest. Epigenetics is one of the fastest growing research area...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Desiderio A,Spinelli R,Ciccarelli M,Nigro C,Miele C,Beguinot F,Raciti GA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objectives were to assess the prevalence of overweight/obesity, abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS), and to evaluate the characteristics of the metabolically unhealthy lean (MUHL) and metabolically healthy overweight/obese (MHO) phenotypes in a Romanian population-based sample from the PREDATORR...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Popa S,Moţa M,Popa A,Moţa E,Serafinceanu C,Guja C,Catrinoiu D,Hâncu N,Lichiardopol R,Bala C,Popa A,Roman G,Radulian G,Timar R,Mihai B

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hormone acts on the oocytes, sperm and embryo during fertilization, implantation and placentation. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism may influence fertility. However, evidence of the association of hyperthyroidism with infertility is scarce and sometimes conflicting. Thyroid hormone influences human repr...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mintziori G,Kita M,Duntas L,Goulis DG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inflammatory markers in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associations of these markers with obesity and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. METHODS:A total of 292 women underwent IVF procedure either with PCOS (n = 146) or without PCOS (n = 146, age, and body mass index (BMI) matche...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Çakıroğlu Y,Vural F,Vural B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The antiproliferative mechanism of mycophenolate acid (MPA) suggests a beneficial effect in patients with Graves' orbitopathy (GO). OBJECTIVE:To systematically analyze for the first time adverse events (AEs) during MPA treatment in GO. DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study. SETTING:Academic tertiary referral...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Riedl M,Kuhn A,Krämer I,Kolbe E,Kahaly GJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We examined auxological changes in growth hormone (GH)-treated children in Italy using data from the Italian cohort of the multinational observational Genetics and Neuroendocrinology of Short Stature International Study (GeNeSIS) of pediatric patients requiring GH treatment. METHODS:We studied 711 children (me...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cappa M,Iughetti L,Loche S,Maghnie M,Vottero A,GeNeSIS National Board on behalf of the GeNeSIS Italian Investigators.

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Since varicocele is often associated with other venous abnormalities, this study was undertaken to evaluate the frequency of dilation of the periprostatic venous plexus (DPVP) in these patients and the effects of this association on sperm parameters before and after varicocelectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Condorelli RA,Calogero AE,Mongioi' L,Vicari E,Russo GI,Lanzafame F,La Vignera S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is a still poorly studied and underdiagnosed condition. The aim of the study was to produce an improved version of FSFI-6 (6-Item Version of the Female Sexual Function Index), entitled Female Sexual Dysfunction Index-6 (FSDI-6), and to estimate its accuracy as a screening instrum...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Maseroli E,Fanni E,Fambrini M,Ragghianti B,Limoncin E,Mannucci E,Maggi M,Vignozzi L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Blepharophimosis syndrome (BPES) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition resulting from heterozygous mutations in the FOXL2 gene and clinically characterized by an eyelid malformation associated (type I) or not (type II) with premature ovarian failure. The distinction between the two forms is critical for ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Nuovo S,Passeri M,Di Benedetto E,Calanchini M,Meldolesi I,Di Giacomo MC,Petruzzi D,Piemontese MR,Zelante L,Sangiuolo F,Novelli G,Fabbri A,Brancati F

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) were developed while investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease, but their andrological side effects shifted their indication toward the management of erectile dysfunction. Although PDE5i are now also indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension and t...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pofi R,Gianfrilli D,Badagliacca R,Di Dato C,Venneri MA,Giannetta E

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although survival rate in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is high, the risk of persistence and recurrence together with the dramatic rise in its incidence cannot be overemphasized. Filipinos are considered to be at greater risk for negative outcomes. A paradigm shift in the management of PTC introduces re-str...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mendoza ES,Lopez AA,Valdez VA,Cunanan EC,Matawaran BJ,Kho SA,Sero-Gomez MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Growth hormone resistance defines several genetic (primary) and acquired (secondary) pathologies that result in completely or partially interrupted activity of growth hormone. An archetypal disease of this group is the Laron-type dwarfism caused by mutations in growth hormone receptors. The diagnosis is ba...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Kurtoğlu S,Hatipoglu N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated the relationship between seasonal variations in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and growth in prepubertal children during both the pretreatment year and the first year of GH treatment. METHODS:The study included 249 short prepubertal children with a broad range of GH secretion, GH(...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Andersson B,Swolin-Eide D,Kriström B,Gelander L,Magnusson P,Albertsson-Wikland K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the histopathological features and the outcomes of the follicular variant and classical variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma. MATERIAL AND THE METHODS:Demographic data, histopathological features (tumor size, thyroid capsule invasion, extrathyroidal extension, vascular invasion and multicentricity...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Tunca F,Sormaz IC,Iscan Y,Senyurek YG,Terzioglu T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metabolically obese but normal weight (MONW) is associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of metabolic syndrome components with MONW in each sex in Iranian population. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was performed on...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Hashemipour S,Esmailzadehha N,Hamid H,Oveisi S,Yakhchaliha P,Ziaee A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) represents an essential tool in the diagnostic work-up and in the monitoring of treatment efficacy for somatotrophic axis disorders both in children and adults. A large number of factors including, but not limited to, age, sex and weight as well as analytical variables influ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Guitelman M,Smithuis F,Garcia Basavilbaso N,Aranda C,Fabre B,Oneto A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We aimed to investigate serum nesfatin-1 level in girls with premature thelarche (PT) and its relationship with anthropometric parameters and leptin, which are involved in the initiation of pubertal process. SUBJECTS-METHODS:Non-obese girls who presented with the complaint of early (2-8 years) and isolated breast ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Çatlı G,Anık A,Küme T,Çalan ÖG,Dündar BN,Böber E,Abacı A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last decades, a higher incidence of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) has been recorded in Italy (1:1940) and worldwide, mainly due to the shift to lower screening TSH cutoffs. Although CH can also be caused by dysgenetic defects, most CH cases have recently been found to be more frequently associated wi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Vigone MC,Di Frenna M,Weber G

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In our previous study, we introduced a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) induced by prenatal exposure to a single dose of testosterone on embryonic day 20. In the current study, we aimed to investigate whether prenatal exposure to a single dose of testosterone could also induce metabolic disturbance...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Noroozzadeh M,Ramezani Tehrani F,Sedaghat K,Godini A,Azizi F

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the present study were to examine gene and protein expression of the vitamin D-inactivating 24-hyroxylase (CYP24A1) and the activating 1-alpha-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) enzyme in human papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), furthermore, to investigate the association between CYP24A1 expression and numerous c...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Balla B,Tobiás B,Kósa JP,Podani J,Horváth P,Nagy Z,Horányi J,Járay B,Székely E,Krenács L,Árvai K,Dank M,Putz Z,Szabó B,Szili B,Valkusz Z,Vasas B,Győri G,Lakatos P,Takács I

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is the most common endocrine late effect observed in childhood cancer survivors (CCS) previously submitted to cranial irradiation. Radiation therapy can also increase the risk of second neoplasms (SNs). Since in previous studies GH replacement therapy was associated with increase...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Brignardello E,Felicetti F,Castiglione A,Fortunati N,Matarazzo P,Biasin E,Sacerdote C,Ricardi U,Fagioli F,Corrias A,Arvat E

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While it is now accepted that genes and their products affect food intake, the concept that locomotor behavior or the propensity for physical activity is controlled by neuro hum oral regulators is frequently underappreciated. In mammals, complex interactions have developed to allow the cross-talk between fue...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ceccarini G,Maffei M,Vitti P,Santini F

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated hypothyroxinemia (IH) is defined as a thyroxine level in the lower 5th (severe IH) or 10th percentile (mild IH) of the pregnancy-related reference range and a normal TSH. The etiology of IH remains unknown. This review aims to evaluate the biochemical criteria used to define IH in different published studies ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Furnica RM,Lazarus JH,Gruson D,Daumerie C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although a nation-wide salt iodization program on voluntary basis was implemented in 2005, many areas in our country are still characterized by mild iodine deficiency. Differently from the rest of Italy, an efficient program of iodine prophylaxis was implemented in 1981 in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. Th...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Olivieri A,Radetti G,Medda E,Italian Study Group for Congenital Hypothyroidism.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We developed clinical practice guidelines to assess the individual risk-benefit profile of androgen replacement therapy in adult male hypogonadism (HG), defined by the presence of specific signs and symptoms and serum testosterone (T) below 12 nmol/L. PARTICIPANTS:The task force consisted of eight clinicians...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Isidori AM,Balercia G,Calogero AE,Corona G,Ferlin A,Francavilla S,Santi D,Maggi M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past years, the use of genetically encoded Ca(2+) indicators (GECIs), derived from aequorin and green fluorescent protein, has profoundly transformed the study of Ca(2+) homeostasis in living cells leading to novel insights into functional aspects of Ca(2+) signalling. Particularly relevant for a deeper under...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pendin D,Greotti E,Filadi R,Pozzan T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vitamin D (VD) insufficiency has been repeatedly observed in the medical conditions associated with inflammation, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression. However, contrasting to the observational evidence, randomized trials of VD supplementation failed to demonstrate such link. Given the r...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Jiang P,Zhang L,Zhu W,Li H,Dang R,Tang M

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D exerts pleiotropic effects and few studies are available in the Italian population. AIM:Aim of our study was to evaluate vitamin D status in children living in Northern Italy. METHODS:We studied vitamin D levels in a population of 113 normal weight (NW) and 444 obese (OB) children, prepubertal an...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bellone S,Esposito S,Giglione E,Genoni G,Fiorito C,Petri A,Bona G,Prodam F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Initial surgery for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) with no evidence of lymph node involvement in neck compartments consists of total thyroidectomy and prophylactic central neck dissection. This study evaluated the reliability of a radiotracer technique for the intraoperative detection of sentinel lymph nodes (S...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Puccini M,Manca G,Ugolini C,Candalise V,Passaretti A,Bernardini J,Boni G,Buccianti P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations of the thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) and/or Gαs gene have been found in a number of, but not all, autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTNs). Recently, in a 15-year-old girl with a hyperfunctioning papillary thyroid carcinoma, we found two somatic and germline single nucleotide polymorphisms (S...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Vicchio TM,Giovinazzo S,Certo R,Cucinotta M,Micali C,Baldari S,Benvenga S,Trimarchi F,Campennì A,Ruggeri RM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The multiple effects of vitamin D on skeletal and extra-skeletal tissues increased the attention of scientists and public to the possible relationship between hypovitaminosis D and a variety of acute and chronic diseases. However, several points are still largely debated. In particular, the definition of optimal vitam...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Romagnoli E,Carnevale V,Biondi P,Minisola S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity represents a global public health problem due to its association with cardiovascular diseases and reduced lifespan. The most widely used classification of obesity is expressed as Body Mass Index (BMI); however, this formula is an imprecise adiposity measurement that ignores several important factors ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： De Lorenzo A,Nardi A,Iacopino L,Domino E,Murdolo G,Gavrila C,Minella D,Scapagnini G,Di Renzo L

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Middle East registers the highest rate of vitamin D deficiency worldwide. In Lebanon, previous studies looked at this deficiency in schoolchildren, university students, young adults and postmenopausal women. However, no previous study was performed in hospital workers. The objective of our study was to e...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Gannagé-Yared MH,Helou E,Zaraket V,Abi Akl S,Antonios L,Moussalli ML,Wakim S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Impact of in utero exposure to nicotine, on the structure of the thyroid-pituitary axis and the parathyroid glands have been examined in 1-month-old rats and compared with that of thiocyanate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three pregnant female groups were used; control, nicotine and thiocyanate. Treatment starte...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Abdelhafez AM,Eltony SA,Abdelhameed SY,Elgayar SA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the proportion of diabetic patients reaching recommended therapeutic goals, as reported in intervention trials and observational studies, and to analyse the factors associated with success or failure in achieving these targets. METHODS:A systematic review and meta-analysis through a Medline and Embas...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mannucci E,Monami M,Dicembrini I,Piselli A,Porta M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperglycemia is a common, but not well-characterized side effect of glucocorticoid treatment. AIM:To study the effect of pulse dexamethasone treatment on carbohydrate metabolism among multiple myeloma patients. MATERIAL/SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A randomized crossover observational study in a teaching hospital...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Véber O,Wilde A,Demeter J,Tamás G,Mucsi I,Tabák AG

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00