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Adrenal reserve was assessed by measuring plasma cortisol 4 and 6 hours after instramuscular injection of 1 mg Synacthen Depot in 87 normal subjects (95 tests), in 13 patients with primary adrenal insufficiency (26 tests) and in 21 patients with ...
A Galvão-Teles
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Primary adrenal insufficiency masking as an adrenal B-cell lymphoma
We report here a woman in her 70s presenting with adrenal insufficiency secondary to a primary adrenal lymphoma. The patient had a previous history of aphthous ulcers on dexamethasone and was referred to endocrinology with symptoms of fatigue and orthostasis.
Eric Kuhn+3 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of canine hypoadrenocorticism [PDF]
Canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease), the ‘great pretender’ of internal medicine, is a disease that should be frequently considered as a differential diagnosis of several clinical presentations, albeit it is less commonly the actual cause of ...
Gunn, Eilidh+2 more
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Abstract Background The combined use of anti‐programmed cell death protein 1 (PD‐1)/anti‐cytotoxic T‐lymphocyte associated protein 4 (CTLA‐4) checkpoint inhibitors has been effective in various cancer types. The Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Dual Anti‐CTLA‐4 and Anti‐PD‐1 Blockade in Rare Tumors (DART) S1609 study investigated ipilimumab and ...
Young Kwang Chae+16 more
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Pre-hospital management of acute Addison’s Disease – Audit of patients attending a referral hospital in a regional area [PDF]
Context: Adrenal crises (AC) cause morbidity and mortality in patients with Addison’s disease [primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI)]. Patient-initiated oral stress dosing, with parenteral hydrocortisone, is recommended to avert ACs. While these should be
Goubar, Thomas+3 more
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The Importance of Computed Tomography Findings in Detecting Tuberculous Addison's Disease [PDF]
Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder characterized by primary adrenal insufficiency due to various causes. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection was a major cause in the past but is rare nowadays.
Ferreira, Sara, Freitas-Silva, Margarida
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Considerations in Transition of Pediatric Neurology Patients to Adult Care
ABSTRACT Background Transition refers to the planned, coordinated movement of adolescents from the child‐ and family‐centered environment of pediatric care to the adult healthcare system. A well‐structured transition process is essential for ensuring adolescents with chronic health conditions continue to thrive in young adulthood.
Asif Doja+5 more
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Addison’s disease associated with hypokalemia: a case report
Background Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) is a rare medical condition usually associated with hyperkalemia or normokalemia. We report a rare case of Addison's disease, coexisting with hypokalemia, requiring treatment. Case presentation
M. Abdalla, J. A. Dave, I. L. Ross
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Mutations in NR5A1 Associated with Ovarian Insufficiency [PDF]
BackgroundThe genetic causes of nonsyndromic ovarian insufficiency are largely unknown. A nuclear receptor, NR5A1 (also called steroidogenic factor 1), is a key transcriptional regulator of genes involved in the hypothalamic-pituitary-steroidogenic axis.
Achermann, John C.+11 more
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A head start: The relationship of placental factors to craniofacial and brain development
Abstract In recent years, the importance of placental function for fetal neurodevelopment has become increasingly studied. This field, known as neuroplacentology, has greatly expanded possible etiologies of neurodevelopmental disorders by exploring the influence of placental function on brain development.
Annemarie Jenna Carver+2 more
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