Endocrinology

 

Recent Submissions

  • Macimorelin as a Diagnostic Test for Adult GH Deficiency. 

    Garcia, JM; Biller, BMK; Korbonits, M; Popovic, V; Luger, A; Strasburger, CJ; Chanson, P; Medic-Stojanoska, M; Schopohl, J; Zakrzewska, A;... (Oxford University Press (OUP, 2018-05-31)
    Purpose: The diagnosis of adult GH deficiency (AGHD) is challenging and often requires confirmation with a GH stimulation test (GHST). The insulin tolerance test (ITT) is considered the reference standard GHST but is labor ...

  • Survivin as a potential therapeutic target of acetylsalicylic acid in pituitary adenomas 

    Németh, K; Szücs, N; Czirják, S; Reiniger, L; Szabó, B; Barna, G; Karászi, K; Igaz, P; Zivkovic, V; Korbonits, M;... (Impact Journals, 2018-06-26)
    ©Németh et al. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is known as a cancer preventing agent, but there is no data available regarding the effect of ASA on pituitary cells. We investigated 66 nonfunctioning (NFPA) and growth hormone ...

  • HS6ST1 insufficiency causes self-limited delayed puberty in contrast with other GnRH deficiency genes. 

    Howard, SR; Oleari, R; Poliandri, A; Chantzara, V; Fantin, A; Ruiz-Babot, G; Metherell, LA; Cabrera, CP; Barnes, MR; Wehkalampi, K;... (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2018-06-20)
    Context: Self-limited delayed puberty (DP) segregates in an autosomal dominant pattern, but the genetic basis is largely unknown. Although DP is sometimes seen in relatives of patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ...

  • Plasticity of human adipose-derived stem cells - relevance to tissue repair. 

    Guasti, L; New, SE; Hadjidemetriou, I; Palmiero, M; Ferretti, P (UPV/EHU Press, 2018)
    In contrast to cold blooded vertebrates, the ability to regenerate morphologically and functionally complex structures is limited in adult mammals. Recruitment of progenitor cells is a key step in the regenerative process. ...

  • UPDATE ON THE CLINICOPATHOLOGY OF PITUITARY ADENOMAS. 

    Lim, CT; Korbonits, M (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2018-03-02)
    OBJECTIVE: Pituitary adenomas are the third most common central nervous system tumors and arise from the anterior pituitary within the pituitary fossa. METHODS: Literature review and discussion. RESULTS: The signs and ...
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