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Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical CasesPancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) account for 1% to 2% of all pancreatic malignancies; approximately one-third are associated with hormone secretion which can result in a range of symptoms. It is rare for pNETs to transform from secreting one type
Harshitha Dudipala +3 more
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Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2016 Glucocorticoids are well known for altering bone structure and elevating fracture risk. Nevertheless, there are very few reports on pelvic ring fractures, compared to other bones, especially with a predominantly ligamentous insufficiency, resulting in a ...
Andreas Höch +4 more
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Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Objective The systematic use of pulsatile corticosteroid therapy (PCT) in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy has been shown to reduce epileptic activity. However, it remains unclear how long this effect will last. The objective of this study was therefore to evaluate the stability of the effect of PCT by assessing the interictal epileptic ...
Katharina Schiller +9 more
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Critical Care, 2015 IntroductionAdrenal dysfunction may represent critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), as evidenced by a diminished cortisol response to exogenous adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), but this concept and its clinical significance ...
M. D. de Jong +3 more
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Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract The intestinal microbiome plays a pivotal role in maintaining host health through its involvement in gastrointestinal, immune, and central nervous system (CNS) functions. Recent evidence underscores the bidirectional communication between the microbiota, the gut, and the brain and the impact of this axis on neurological diseases, including ...
Teresa Ravizza +4 more
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023 A 62-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with hypotension and altered consciousness. On physical examination, he had hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Henao Diana +3 more
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Biomedical Reports, 2015 The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of acute heat stress on the neuroendocrine and immunological function in rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups and respectively exposed to heat (32°C) or to room ...
Li Wang +4 more
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Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Context. Pheochromocytomas are hormone secreting tumors of the medulla of the adrenal glands found in 0.1–0.5% of patients with hypertension. The vast majority of pheochromocytomas secrete catecholamines, but they have been occasionally shown to also ...
Gil A. Geva +5 more
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Recent Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of Cushing's Syndrome [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2018 Cushing's syndrome, a potentially lethal disorder characterized by endogenous hypercortisolism, may be difficult to recognize, especially when it is mild and the presenting features are common in the general population.
Lynnette K. Nieman
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Comprehensive Review of the Impact of Maternal Stress on Fetal Development
Pediatric Discovery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Maternal stress impacts millions of pregnant women across the globe each year and refers to mental or psychological stress that occurs during the prenatal period. Although it remains known that maternal stress can negatively impact maternal health, the downstream effects of stress on fetal and infant development in the long‐term are unclear ...
Divya Tadanki +8 more
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