A simple and robust method for connecting small-molecule drugs using gene-expression signatures [PDF]
Interaction of a drug or chemical with a biological system can result in a gene-expression profile or signature characteristic of the event. Using a suitably robust algorithm these signatures can potentially be used to connect molecules with similar ...
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Infants With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Are at Risk for Hypercalcemia, Hypercalciuria, and Nephrocalcinosis [PDF]
In a retrospective study, most young children with CAH had at least one episode of hypercalcemia, whereas a smaller percentage was found to have hypercalciuria and/or ...
Imel, Erik A. +4 more
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Effect of stress doses of hydrocortisone on S-100B vs. interleukin-8 and polymorphonuclear elastase levels in human septic shock [PDF]
Stress doses of hydrocortisone a re known to have immunomodulatory effects in patients with hyperdynamic septic shock. The prognosis correlates with the presence and severity of septic encephalopathy. However, neurological evaluation is influenced by the
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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a main cause of severe prolonged disability of young patients. Hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) add to the morbidity and mortality of traumatic brain-injured patients. In one study, hydrocortisone for treatment
Asehnoune Karim +3 more
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Exercise induced collapse: neurocardiogenic syncope [PDF]
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of exercise induced collapse caused by neurocardiogenic ...
Chang, Tony
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Cardiovascular abnormalities and impaired exercise performance in adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia [PDF]
Context: Patients with classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) are treated with lifelong glucocorticoids (GCS). Cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic effects of such therapy in adolescents have never been quantified.
Alessio, Maria +10 more
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Recurrent nocturnal hypoglycaemia as a cause of morning fatigue in treated Addison’s disease – Favourable response to dietary management: A case report [PDF]
Background: Addison’s disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is often associated with reduced well-being and fatigue despite use of currently recommended adrenal hormone replacement. Hypoglycaemia is a known manifestation of glucocorticoid deficiency,
Clifton, Peter M +3 more
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Fludrocortisone for Treatment of Intradialytic Hypotension: Case Report and Review of Literature [PDF]
Nasser Mikhail
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Congenital aldosterone synthase deficiency (ASD) is a rare autosomal recessive condition that causes isolated primary hypoaldosteronism. It has been associated with different pathogenic mutations of the CYP11B2 gene.
Bayan AlNassir, Hessah AlOtaibi
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The use of desoxycorticosterone pivalate in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism : a retrospective study of eight cases [PDF]
In this article, the use of desoxycorticosterone pivalate is retrospectively reviewed in eight dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism, presented at the Small Animal Department of Ghent University.
Albers, Maai +3 more
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