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The effect of SRIH-14 or octreotide on the morphological characteristics of adrenal medulla using newcast [PDF]
The effects of chronic treatments with either SRIH-14 or octreotide on the adrenal medulla of male Wistar rats were examined. Adult males received subcutaneous (s.c.) injections of 20 μg/100 g body weight of either SRIH-14 or octreotide twice a day for ...
Trifunović Svetlana+6 more
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Somatostatin Analogues in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors: Past, Present and Future [PDF]
In recent decades, the incidence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) has steadily increased. Due to the slow-growing nature of these tumors and the lack of early symptoms, most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, when curative treatment options are no ...
Amthauer, Holger+8 more
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Background To prevent thyroid storm and ensure surgical safety, it is imperative to regulate excessive thyroid hormone levels in patients with thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas (TSHoma) prior to surgery.
Runsheng Zhao, Kaiyu Fan, Weiqing Wan
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Circuit dissection of the role of somatostatin in itch and pain [PDF]
Stimuli that elicit itch are detected by sensory neurons that innervate the skin. This information is processed by the spinal cord; however, the way in which this occurs is still poorly understood.
AJ Christensen+79 more
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Phase 3 Trial of 177Lu-Dotatate for Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors [PDF]
Background Patients with advanced midgut neuroendocrine tumors who have had disease progression during first-line somatostatin analogue therapy have limited therapeutic options.
Al‐nahhas, A+82 more
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Background Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is defined as having more than 20 liver cysts and can present as a severe and disabling condition. Most symptoms are caused by the mass effect of the liver size and include abdominal pain and distension.
Chrispijn Melissa, Drenth Joost PH
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Meta-analysis on the effects of octreotide on tumor mass in acromegaly. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The long-acting somatostatin analogue octreotide is used either as an adjuvant or primary therapy to lower growth hormone (GH) levels in patients with acromegaly and may also induce pituitary tumor shrinkage.
Andrea Giustina+5 more
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Intestinal lymphangiectasia, which can be classified as primary or secondary, is an unusual cause of protein-losing enteropathy. The main clinical features include edema, fat malabsorption, lymphopenia and hypoalbuminemia.
S Makhija+4 more
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Importance Octreotide is an off‐label medicine for congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), but is currently widely used for treatment of patients with CHI. Thus far, variable efficacy and adverse effects have been reported for octreotide. Objective The present
Bingyan Cao+8 more
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Evaluation in vitro and in rats of161Tb-DTPA-octreotide, a somatostatin analogue with potential for intraoperative scanning and radiotherapy [PDF]
The characteristics of terbium-161 diethylene triamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA) labelled octreotide with respect to specific binding to somatostatin (octreotide) receptors on rat brain cortex membranes, biological activity, uptake and excretion by ...
Bakker, W.H. (Willem)+9 more
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