Kisspeptin as a test of hypothalamic dysfunction in pubertal and reproductive disorders
Andrology, EarlyView.Abstract The hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis is regulated by the gonadotropin‐releasing hormone pulse generator in the hypothalamus. This is comprised of neurons that secrete kisspeptin in a pulsatile manner to stimulate the release of GnRH, and, in turn, downstream gonadotropins from the pituitary gland, and subsequently sex steroids and ...
Aureliane C. S. Pierret +5 more
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Pediatric Adrenal Insufficiency: Challenges and Solutions
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2022 Daniela Nisticò,1 Benedetta Bossini,1 Simone Benvenuto,1 Maria Chiara Pellegrin,1 Gianluca Tornese2 1University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy; 2Department of Pediatrics, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste ...
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency Masked by an Eating Disorder Diagnosis in an Adolescent Male [PDF]
, 2023 Presley Nichols +3 more
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British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic pain, marked by nociceptive sensitization and maladaptive neuroplasticity, affects 30% of the global population with escalating socioeconomic burdens. Epidemiological data show a 2‐3‐fold increase in neuropsychiatric co‐morbidities among individuals with chronic pain, where epigenetic dysregulation serves as a key mechanism linking ...
Kai Zhang +18 more
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Is this Acute Manifestation of Adrenal Crisis?
Acta Medica InternationalAdrenal crisis is a life threatening complication of both primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. The diagnosis of adrenal crisis requires a high index of suspicion, such as circulatory collapse, refractory hypotension, and metabolic acidosis.
Chukwuemeka Nwaneri
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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency—Diagnosis and Management Challenges [PDF]
, 2020 Ioana Țaranu, Victoria Creț
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Opioids in breast cancer: Between analgesia and modulation of tumour progression
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Preclinical investigations consistently demonstrate that activation of μ‐opioid receptors and δ‐opioid receptors promote proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, acquisition of cancer stem cell phenotypes, and chemoresistance.
Marianna Ciwun +2 more
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[Primary adrenal insufficiency in children].
Arquivos brasileiros de endocrinologia e metabologia, 2005 Primary adrenal insufficiency is a rare pediatric condition, which can be presented as chronic or acute forms, especially during stress. The clinical features are unspecific and include weakness, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, arterial hypotension, hypoglycemia and dehydration.
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MON-246 A Diagnostic Dilemma of Primary Versus Secondary Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Insufficiencies: A Unique Case of Widely Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma After Brain Radiation [PDF]
, 2020 Aristea Sideri Gugger +2 more
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