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Adrenal Crisis [PDF]

, 2019
Glucocorticoid replacement therapy, available since the 1950s, has prolonged the survival of patients with adrenal insufficiency. However, adrenal crises, which are life-threatening medical emergencies, still develop in many affected patients.
Falhammar, Henrik, Rushworth, R Louise, Torpy, David J   +2 more
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NonClassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia [PDF]

International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology, 2010
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) due to P450c21 (21-hydroxylase deficiency) is a common autosomal recessive disorder. This disorder is due to mutations in the CYP21A2 gene which is located at chromosome 6p21. The clinical features predominantly reflect androgen excess rather than adrenal insufficiency leading to an ascertainment bias ...
Witchel, Selma Feldman, Azziz, Ricardo
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Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Hikaru Imatake, Yoshitsugu Chigusa, Haruta Mogami, Satoshi Morita, Masaki Mandai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Subclinical cardiac alterations and cardiometabolic profile in adolescents with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross‐sectional comparative echocardiographic study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Musa Öztürk, İlker Ertuğrul, Hayrettin Hakan Aykan, Tevfik Karagöz, Nuray Kanbur, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypertension Due to Co-existing Paraganglioma and Unilateral Adrenal Cortical Hyperplasia

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2007
A rare case of combined unilateral adrenal hyperplasia and paraganglioma is reported. A 27-year-old woman presented with hypertension, palpitation, dizziness, and headache for about 3 months. Elevated plasma aldosterone with low renin and a high level of
Kuo-Hsuan Chiang, Jer-Young Liou, Kou-Gi Shyu, Chung-Hsin Yeh, Chin-Chu Wu, Tong-Jong Chen, Huey-Ming Lo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differential diagnosis of adrenal masses by chemical shift and dynamic gadolinium enhanced MR imaging. [PDF]

, 2003
Chemical shift MRI is widely used for identifying adenomas, but it is not a perfect method. We determined whether combined dynamic MRI methods can lead to improved diagnostic accuracy.
Akaki, Shiro, Hiraki, Yoshio, Sasai, Nobuya, Sei, Tetsuro, Togami, Izumi, Tsunoda, Masatoshi   +5 more
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The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Targets

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases. NF‐κB: nuclear factor kappa‐B; MAPK: mitogen‐activated protein kinase; PI3K: phosphoinositide 3‐kinase; ROS: reactive oxygen species; CTGF: connective tissue growth factor; TGF‐β: transforming growth factor‐β.
Xun Gong, Zhenyu Wang, Suyin Yang, Kaige Gao, Xin Yang, Min Tang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of royal jelly on human health: A narrative review of clinical studies

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Royal jelly (RJ) is a natural bioactive substance with documented effects on human health. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from clinical and clinically relevant experimental studies evaluating the therapeutic potential of RJ.
Goras Georgios, Thrasyvoulou Andreas, Tsilimpokou Evanthia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Normal sex differences in prenatal growth and abnormal prenatal growth retardation associated with 46,XY disorders of sex development are absent in newborns with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency [PDF]

, 2011
Background Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common presentation of a disorder of sex development (DSD) in genetic females. A report of prenatal growth retardation in cases of 46,XY DSD, coupled with observations
Laura J Chalmers, Paul Doherty, Claude J Migeon, Kenneth C Copeland, Brianna C Bright, Amy B Wisniewski   +5 more
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1974
Congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia is a complex endocrine disorder of importance to the paediatric urologist because it produces an intersex state in the female and precocious virilisation in the male. The excessive secretion of androgens by the foetal adrenal cortex commences in early foetal life at some time after the differentiation of the ...
openaire   +2 more sources