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A Comparison of the Ovulation Method With the CUE Ovulation Predictor in Determining the Fertile Period [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to compare the CUE Ovulation Predictor with the ovulation method in determining the fertile period. Eleven regularly ovulating women measured their salivary and vaginal electrical resistance (ER) with the CUE, observed their
Albrecht B.+16 more
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Cushing's syndrome due to adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting pheochromocytoma
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) producing pheochromocytoma is the rare cause of Cushing's syndrome (CS). Herein, we present a 53-year-old female patient with ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome due to pheochromocytoma.
G V Chanukya, Manoj Mengade, Babu Reddy
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Recurrent Pituitary Apoplexy In An Adenoma With Switching Phenotypes
: Objective: To describe an unusual presentation of a patient with recurrent pituitary apoplexy of an adenoma that switched phenotypes from a nonfunctioning, or silent gonadotroph adenoma (SGA), to a silent corticotroph adenoma (SCA).
Teresa V. Brown, DO+2 more
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Background: Demonstration of central: Peripheral adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) gradient is important for diagnosis of Cushing′s disease. Aim: The aim was to assess the utility of internal jugular vein (IJV): Peripheral vein ACTH ratio for diagnosis ...
Sachin Chittawar+16 more
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Adrenal pheochromocytoma incidentally discovered in a patient with parkinsonism [PDF]
To evaluate the diagnostic route of pheochromocytoma (PHEO) in a patient under dopaminergic treatment. A 70-year-old man with Parkinsonism and under treatment with levodopa and carbidopa came to our observation for evaluation of arterial hypertension and
Claudio Letizia+7 more
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Cortisol Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a 5 Year Old Child [PDF]
Adrenal adenoma is a rare endocrinal tumor in children. It can present with features of Cushing's syndrome. We present a case report of five years old female child who came with morbid obesity and hypertension.
Narang, Gursharan Singh+1 more
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Aim of Study: To assess the utility of internal jugular vein (IJV) / peripheral adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) gradient in determining the etiology of ACTH- dependent Cushing′s syndrome.
Jaya Prakash Sahoo+4 more
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Influence of mirtazapine on salivary cortisol in depressed patients [PDF]
Unlike other antidepressants, mirtazapine does not inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine or serotonin but acts as an antagonist at presynaptic alpha(2)-receptors, at postsynaptic 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors, and at histaminergic H1 receptors. Furthermore,
Baghai, Thomas C.+3 more
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Higher Concentration of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Predicts Post-Stroke Depression
Yanyan Wang,1 He Wang,2 Wenzhe Sun,1 Jinfeng Miao,1 Wenwen Liang,1 Xiuli Qiu,1 Yan Lan,1 Chensheng Pan,1 Guo Li,1 Xin Zhao,1 Zhou Zhu,1 Suiqiang Zhu1 1Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and ...
Wang Y+11 more
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