AIP and MEN1 mutations and AIP immunohistochemistry in pituitary adenomas in a tertiary referral center. [PDF]
Background: Pituitary adenomas have a high disease burden due to tumor growth/ invasion and disordered hormonal secretion. Germline mutations in genes such as MEN1 and AIP are associated with early onset of aggressive pituitary adenomas that can be ...
Cano González, David A. +2 more
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Stapled side‐to‐side anastomosis to treat a pelvic flexure stricture in a miniature horse
Summary Fecaliths are a recognised cause of non‐strangulating colon obstruction in horses. Although they more commonly obstruct the small colon, they can also lodge in the pelvic flexure, requiring enterotomy for removal. Stricture at the enterotomy site is an uncommon but surgically significant complication.
M. Baglioni +5 more
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A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement
Background. Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome is commonly seen as a complication of chronic steroid use. While most often associated with the use of prescription oral steroids, rare cases result from unintentional steroid exposure.
Colin Dunn, Joshua Amaya, Patrick Green
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Managing Cushing's disease: the state of the art. [PDF]
Cushing's disease is a rare chronic disease caused by a pituitary adenoma, which leads to excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The over-production of ACTH leads to hyperstimulation of the adrenal glands and a chronic excess of cortisol,
Boscaro M +3 more
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Considerations for the Use of AAV‐based Gene Therapy in HIV‐Positive Individuals With Haemophilia
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among the haemophilia community due to treatment in the 1970s and 1980s with contaminated clotting factor. Lifelong treatment regimens for haemophilia and HIV are burdensome alone and pose a particular challenge for individuals living with both conditions ...
Jürgen K. Rockstroh +5 more
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Lipoprotein particles in patients with pediatric Cushing disease and possible cardiovascular risks. [PDF]
BackgroundCardiovascular (CV) complications are the most significant cause of mortality in adults with Cushing disease (CD); little is known about CV risk factors in children with CD.
Belyavskaya, Elena +10 more
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ABSTRACT Radiation therapy (RT) has emerged as a promising non‐surgical approach for treating canine adrenal tumours. This multi‐institutional, retrospective study describes clinical outcomes for 21 dogs having been prescribed a course of hypofractionated image‐guided intensity‐modulated RT (IMRT) entailing delivery of 25–35 Gy total in 5 fractions ...
Yen‐Hao Erik Lai +4 more
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Immune Rebound: Multiple Sclerosis after Treatment of Cushing’s disease [PDF]
High cortisol level in endogenous Cushing’s syndrome suppresses the immune system and after treatment there may be an over activity of immune reaction leading to autoimmune diseases mostly thyroid and rheumatologic disorders.
Mahmood Soveid, Peyman Petramfar
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An Unusual Case of Cushing’s Syndrome: Coexistence of Functional Pituitary and Adrenal Adenoma
A case of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent Cushing’s syndrome, which develops in the course of ACTH-dependent Cushing’s disease, is presented in this report.
Muzaffer İlhan +5 more
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Glucocorticoid Receptor and Adipocyte Biology. [PDF]
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that play a key role in metabolic adaptations during stress, such as fasting and starvation, in order to maintain plasma glucose levels.
Harris, Charles A +2 more
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