abstract：PURPOSE:PATRO adults is an ongoing, multicenter, observational, post-marketing surveillance study aimed at investigating the long-term safety (primary endpoint) and effectiveness (secondary endpoint) of the recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) Omnitrope® during routine clinical practice. This report describes data f...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Arosio M,Arnaldi G,Gasco V,Giavoli C,Puxeddu E,Vettor R,Ambrosio MR,Gallinari P,Zouater H,Fedeli P,Ferone D

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency is based on the determination of total plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations, but the regulation of vitamin D 25-hydroxylation is not a major consideration and very little information is available on this activity. To check what factors could interfere with the...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bellastella G,Scappaticcio L,Longo M,Carotenuto R,Carbone C,Caruso P,Maio A,Paglionico VA,Vietri MT,Maiorino MI,Esposito K

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The pathogenesis of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) is genetically complex. The aims of this study were to investigate the genetic profile and clinical manifestation of IHH in a Chinese pedigree and to discover new IHH-associated genes. METHODS:The first step was to follow up the clinical phenot...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Chen Y,Sun T,Niu Y,Wang D,Liu K,Wang T,Wang S,Xu H,Liu J

更新日期：2021-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypercortisolism has detrimental effects on bone metabolism with the consequences of bone loss and bone fractures. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of vertebral fragility fractures and to determine the factors associated with Cushing's syndrome (CS). METHODS:A total of 135 patients diagnosed with Cushing's s...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Apaydın T,Yavuz DG

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous endocrine disorder companied with neuroendocrine and metabolic disorders. Gut microbiota has been implicated to play a key role in metabolic diseases and the production of neurotransmitters. Previous studies have reported the alterations in the gut micr...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Liang Z,Di N,Li L,Yang D

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Focal thyroid incidentaloma (TI) occurs in a 2% of 18F-FDG PET/CT and about one-third of TIs is cancer. Due to the lack of evidence on the optimal management of TI, current guidelines suggest performing fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNA). The study aim was to evaluate the reliability of ACR-TIRADS, EU-TIRA...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Trimboli P,Knappe L,Treglia G,Ruberto T,Piccardo A,Ceriani L,Paone G,Giovanella L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although men with spinal cord injury (SCI) exhibit a prostate volume significantly smaller compared to age-matched able-bodied men, the independent association of lower prostate volume with its putative determinants has never been analyzed in this population. This study was designed to identify variables indepe...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： D'Andrea S,Castellini C,Minaldi E,Totaro M,Felzani G,Francavilla S,Francavilla F,Barbonetti A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metastases to the thyroid gland are uncommon and they represent 1-3% of all thyroid malignancy. The aim of this study is to analyze the diagnostic problems and the role of surgery in metastatic lesions to the thyroid. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed all patients who had undergone thyroidectomy at our Cente...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Battistella E,Pomba L,Mattara G,Franzato B,Toniato A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the data on primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in pregnancy from India obtained from a large database maintained over 15 years. METHODS:We retrieved data of all women with gestational PHPT from the Indian PHPT registry between July 2005 and January 2020, and compared their clinical, biochemical, and...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pal R,Bhadada SK,Gupta N,Behera A,Aggarwal N,Aggarwal A,Raviteja KV,Saikia UN,Kaur G,Arvindbhai SM,Walia R

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In patients with obesity, micronutrient deficiencies have been reported both before and after bariatric surgery (BS). Obesity is a chronic pro-inflammatory status, and inflammation increases the risk of micronutrient malnutrition. Our objective was to assess in pre-BS patients the prevalence of micronutrient de...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Pellegrini M,Rahimi F,Boschetti S,Devecchi A,De Francesco A,Mancino MV,Toppino M,Morino M,Fanni G,Ponzo V,Marzola E,Abbate Daga G,Broglio F,Ghigo E,Bo S

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) has been reported in a subset of patients treated with finasteride (an inhibitor of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase) for androgenetic alopecia. These patients showed, despite the suspension of the treatment, a variety of persistent symptoms, like sexual dysfunction and cognitive and ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Borgo F,Macandog AD,Diviccaro S,Falvo E,Giatti S,Cavaletti G,Melcangi RC

更新日期：2020-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Wolfram syndrome (WS) is a rare disorder caused by mutations in WFS1 that is characterized by diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, sensorineural deafness, diabetes insipidus, and neurodegeneration. This disease is usually inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, but an autosomal dominant form has been reported. ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Batjargal K,Tajima T,Jimbo EF,Yamagata T

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) plays an important role in the regulation of lipid metabolism. However, little is known about the role that exosomes play in the process of TSH-induced lipotoxicity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As a preliminary step, the present study set out to investigate ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ma S,Shao S,Yang C,Yao Z,Gao L,Chen W

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article "EStradiol and PRogesterone in In vitro ferTilization (ESPRIT): a multicenter study evaluating third‑ versus second‑generation estradiol and progesterone immunoassays. ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Polyzos NP,Anckaert E,Drakopoulos P,Tournaye H,Schiettecatte J,Donner H,Bobba G,Miles G,Verhagen-Kamerbeek WDJ,Bosch E

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Iodine plays a pivotal role in adaptation during the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life. Although it is well known that the placenta plays a role in iodine storage, a relationship between the neonatal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) peak and placental iodine concentration has not been establish...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Karaoglan M,İşbilen E

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal-dystrophy (APECED) or autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease due to mutations in the AIRE (AutoImmune REgulator) gene. The clinical diagnosis is classically based on the presence of at least two of th...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fierabracci A,Arena A,Toto F,Gallo N,Puel A,Migaud M,Kumar M,Chengappa KG,Gulati R,Negi VS,Betterle C

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cold exposure activates the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis, response blunted by previous acute stress or corticosterone administration. Chronic stressors can decrease serum T3 concentration, and thyrotropin-releasing hormone (Trh) expression in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN), but impact on the res...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Castillo-Campos A,Gutiérrez-Mata A,Charli JL,Joseph-Bravo P

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Primary hyperparathyroidism has deleterious effects on health and causes nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis. However, it remains unclear whether parathyroidectomy benefits kidney function among patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:In this retrospective study, patients with primary hyperparathyroidi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Liang CC,Yeh HC,Lo YC,Chou CY,Yen TH,Tsai HC,Hsu SP,Kuo CC

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine whether the triglycerides and glucose (TyG) index is associated with the presence of metabolically obese normal-weight (MONW) phenotype and related cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS:Apparently healthy men and non-pregnant women aged 20-65 years were enrolled in a popul...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Morales-Gurrola G,Simental-Mendía LE,Castellanos-Juárez FX,Salas-Pacheco JM,Guerrero-Romero F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects sexual health of both male and female, but little attention has been given to sexuality of SCI women. Similar to penile erection, vaginal lubrication represents a neurovascular event and then both denervation and vascular damage might contribute to its impairment. Nevertheless, ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： D'Andrea S,Castellini C,Paladino V,Totaro M,Felzani G,Francavilla S,Francavilla F,Barbonetti A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proliferative activity prediction is important for determining individual treatment strategies for patients with acromegaly, and tumor proliferative activity is usually measured by the expression of Ki-67. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the value of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based radiomics a...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fan Y,Chai Y,Li K,Fang H,Mou A,Feng S,Feng M,Wang R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Leptin is associated with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. hypertension, insulin resistance, kidney disease and excess body weight). Experimental studies showed that leptin might affect serum uric acid, by modulation of the uric acid excretion. However, there are few observational data on the relationship betw...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： D'Elia L,Giaquinto A,Cappuccio FP,Iacone R,Russo O,Strazzullo P,Galletti F

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The latest guidelines of the 4th International Workshop on Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (aPHPT) reintroduced hypercalciuria (i.e. urinary calcium > 400 mg/day) as criterion for surgery. However, the value of hypercalciuria as a predictor of nephrolithiasis and the correct cut-off values still need t...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Saponaro F,Cetani F,Mazoni L,Apicella M,Di Giulio M,Carlucci F,Scalese M,Pardi E,Borsari S,Bilezikian JP,Marcocci C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Achieving biochemical control (normalization of insulin-like growth factor-1 [IGF-1] and growth hormone [GH]) is a key goal in acromegaly management. However, IGF-1 and GH fluctuate over time. The true potential impact of time-varying biochemical control status on comorbidities is unclear and relies on multiple...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Colao A,Grasso LFS,Di Cera M,Thompson-Leduc P,Cheng WY,Cheung HC,Duh MS,Neary MP,Pedroncelli AM,Maamari R,Pivonello R

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Globalisation has extended to the kitchen and the Asian cuisine has gained international popularity with sushi and seaweed now being widespread. We explored the possible acute adverse effects of an iodine load from a single sushi-and-seaweed meal as seaweed iodine may induce thyroid dysfunction. METHODS:Nine...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Noahsen P,Kleist I,Larsen HM,Andersen S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Uncertainties exist about the predictors of the severity of the clinical picture of GH deficiency (GHD) syndrome. Aim of the study was to evaluate, in adult patients with GHD, the predictors of the development of hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis. METHODS:We retrospectivel...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Gasco V,Roncoroni L,Zavattaro M,Bona C,Berton A,Ghigo E,Maccario M,Grottoli S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is often associated with rheumatic disorders (arthritis, etc.), but many HT patients report non-specific rheumatic signs and symptoms in the absence of clinically evident rheumatic diseases. Aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of non-specific rheumatic manifestations (R...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Giuffrida G,Bagnato G,Campennì A,Giovinazzo S,Keller KP,Alibrandi A,Roberts WN,Trimarchi F,Ruggeri RM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：COPEPTIN:Copeptin is secreted in equimolar amount to Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) but can easily be measured with a sandwich immunoassay. Both peptides, copeptin and AVP, show a high correlation. Accordingly, copeptin mirrors the amount of AVP in the circulation and its measurement provides an attractive marker in the di...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Christ-Crain M,Fenske WK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is recommended for the treatment of most cases of male hypogonadism. Transdermal testosterone (T) gels are commonly used in clinical practice; however, there is little evidence concerning how to monitor dosage to bring and maintain serum T levels in the normal physiologic ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sansone A,Sansone M,Selleri R,Schiavo A,Gianfrilli D,Pozza C,Zitzmann M,Lenzi A,Romanelli F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We did a meta-analysis with meta-regression to evaluate the relationship between hemoglobin A1c (A1C) reduction and the primary CV outcome of cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOTs). METHODS:We used a random effects meta-analysis of the 12 CVOTs to quantify the effect of A1C reduction on major cardiovascular eve...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Giugliano D,Chiodini P,Maiorino MI,Bellastella G,Esposito K

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An increased aggressiveness of familial papillary thyroid carcinoma (FPTC) compared with sporadic form has been reported. On the contrary, the biological behavior of familial microPTC (FmPTC) is still debated. To assess if familial diseases should be considered as a negative prognostic factor in mPTC, the clini...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Capezzone M,Secchi C,Fralassi N,Cantara S,Brilli L,Ciuoli C,Pilli T,Maino F,Forleo R,Pacini F,Castagna MG

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors determine a wide reduction of LDL cholesterol, greater than other lipid-lowering agents. The present meta-analysis is aimed at the assessment of PCSK9 inhibitors effect on LDL Cholesterol, cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortali...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Dicembrini I,Giannini S,Ragghianti B,Mannucci E,Monami M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Evidences suggest that androgen deficiency is associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). Our purpose was to analyse some electrocardiographic (ECG) markers of repolarization phase in hypogonadal patients either at baseline or after testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Baseli...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Piccirillo G,Moscucci F,Pofi R,D'Alessandro G,Minnetti M,Isidori AM,Francomano D,Lenzi A,Puddu PE,Alexandre J,Magrì D,Aversa A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depressive disorder encompasses a wide spectrum of somatic and psychological symptoms. It is not known whether there are differences regarding the cluster of depressive symptomatology between subjects with depression with and without T2DM. PURPOSE:To explore whether the cluster of depression that prevails a...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Nicolau J,Simó R,Conchillo C,Sanchís P,Blanco J,Romerosa JM,Fortuny R,Bonet A,Masmiquel L

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activation of the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a member of the nuclear receptor steroid superfamily, leads to anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in several tissues, including the lung. We have recently demonstrated a protective effect of the farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist obeticholic acid (OCA) i...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

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

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyroid hormone resistance (RTH β) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an altered response of target tissue to the action of thyroid hormone. Few studies on RTH β have been carried out in southern European populations. We aimed to describe the clinical and genetic characteristics at the time of diagno...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Vela A,Pérez-Nanclares G,Ríos I,Rica I,Portillo N,Castaño L,Spanish Group for the Study of RTH.

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental pollutant that causes alterations in human health acting as endocrine disruptor. Recent data suggest that cardiovascular system might be a contamination target tissue, since Cd is found in atheromatic plaques. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the cons...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fittipaldi S,Bimonte VM,Soricelli A,Aversa A,Lenzi A,Greco EA,Migliaccio S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Interleukin (IL)-8 is a proinflammatory C-X-C chemokine involved in inflammation underling cardiac diseases, primary or in comorbid condition, such diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). The phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor sildenafil can ameliorate cardiac conditions by counteracting inflammation. The study aim is t...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Giannattasio S,Corinaldesi C,Colletti M,Di Luigi L,Antinozzi C,Filardi T,Scolletta S,Basili S,Lenzi A,Morano S,Crescioli C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the difference of serum levels of 10 adipokines (apelin, chemerin, fatty acid-binding protein-4, fibroblast growth factor-21, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, nesfatin-1, omentin-1, resistin, vaspin, and visfatin) among women with gestational diabetes and healthy pregnant controls. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bellos I,Fitrou G,Pergialiotis V,Perrea DN,Daskalakis G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of metabolic abnormalities, hyperandrogenemia and ovulation induction by clomiphene/acupuncture on liver function parameters among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS:This is a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. All 1000 subjects were diagnosed as P...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cai WY,Gao JS,Luo X,Ma HL,Ge H,Liu N,Xia Q,Wang Y,Han BW,Wu XK

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00