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The ovaries' innervation arrives via the superior ovarian nerve, which originates from the celiac ganglion. Using True Blue as an antidromic marker, the present study analyzed the changes in the anatomical relation between each ovary and... more
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      Fluorescence MicroscopyEndocrineClinical SciencesRats
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide. There is extensive literature on the relationship between body weight and breast cancer risk but some doubts still remain about the role of adipokines per se, the role of... more
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      ObesityBreast CancerMedicineInsulin Resistance
Purpose Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) are a group of clinically rare and heterogeneous tumors of the pancreas. Currently there are no studies investigating the gender difference in PNEN susceptibility. Thus, the purpose of... more
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      EpidemiologyGenderType 2 DiabetesMedicine
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      Growth HormoneSomatostatinEndocrineClinical Sciences
Reduction in corticosterone by acute adrenalectomy (5 d) promotes apoptosis in dentate gyrus (DG) granular neurons, an effect concomitant with variations in the expression of the Bcl-2 gene family implicated in apoptotic regulation.... more
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      ApoptosisCaspasesHippocampusEndocrine
Objective. Polycystic ovary syndrome may be associated with an increased risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer, but substantial evidence for this remains to be established. We investigated the prevalence of endometrial... more
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      MedicineDenmarkEndocrinePolycystic Ovary Syndrome
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      Growth HormoneMiceEndocrineMonoclonal Antibodies
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      AlgorithmsJapanAdolescentChild
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of resistance training (RT) on novel cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We enrolled 52 overweight/obese, type 2 diabetic patients, with... more
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      Insulin ResistanceLipidsFibrinogenBlood Pressure
The present study is an evaluation to determine the toxicity level of benzene and ethanol extracts of Citrus medica seeds in the endocrine organs of female albino Swiss albino mice (Mus musculus) at the dose level of 200mg and 400mg/kg... more
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      ToxicityEndocrineOvary
We propose that excessive fructose intake (>50 g/d) may be one of the underlying etiologies of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The primary sources of fructose are sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup. First, fructose... more
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      GeneticsPublic HealthMetabolic syndromeLaboratory Animals
HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have increased prevalence of a number of chronic metabolic disorders of multifactorial but unclear etiology. These include disorders of lipid metabolism with or without... more
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      Insulin ResistanceGlucoseDiabetes mellitusMetabolic diseases
Hyperprolactinemia induces hypogonadism by inhibiting gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulsatile secretion and, consequently, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone pulsatility. This leads to spermatogenic... more
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      Erectile dysfunctionProlactinEndocrineClinical Sciences
factor for thyroid cancer following logistic regression analysis (p [ 0.05). IR is not more prevalent in patients with thyroid cancer. Some other pathologic mechanisms may be more prominent during thyroid carcinogenesis.
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      AdolescentInsulin ResistanceThyroid glandEndocrine
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of endogenous circulating testosterone (T) on muscle androgen receptor (AR) responses to acute resistance exercise (RE). Six healthy men (26 ± 4 years; 176 ± 5 cm; 75.8 ± 11.4 kg)... more
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      Protocol DesignNuclear ReceptorTestosteroneMuscle
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The physiology of erection has received intense clinical and basic research scrutiny over the past two decades. This massive effort has led to a much clearer understanding of the macroscopic aspects of erection as well as identification... more
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      BiochemistryGap JunctionsErectile dysfunctionSmooth muscle
Secondary hypertension affects a small but significant number of the hypertensive population and, unlike primary hypertension, is a potentially curable condition. The determinant for workup is dependent on the index of suspicion elicited... more
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      CardiologyTreatmentHypertensionHormones
THE development of sexual maturity and reproductive function in the male is dependent upon appropriate secretion of hormones that orchestrate the sophisticated relationship between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and testes -the... more
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      TestosteroneEndocrineClinical SciencesLate onset hypogonadism
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      Immune responseDepressionCancerBiological Sciences
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There is growing interest in the possible health threat posed by endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are substances in our environment, food, and consumer products that interfere with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, or action... more
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      Prostate CancerPublic HealthPrecautionary PrincipleNuclear Receptor
The gastrointestinal tracts (GIT) of fish and other vertebrates are challenged with a diversity of functional demands caused by changes and differences in dietary inputs and environmental conditions. This contribution reviews how hormonal... more
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      PhysiologyZoologySignal TransductionOsmoregulation
This study estimates diagnostic performance of late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC) as measured by automated electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA), evaluates the clinical implication of two consecutive LNSC measurements, and... more
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      ObesityProspective studiesOverweightCircadian Rhythm
Clinicians use nodule size to determine which thyroid nodules should receive cytological evaluation. The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has recommended against cytological evaluation for nodules <1 cm. It is unknown, however, if... more
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Early Descriptions of Diabetes Ancient records up to 3000 years old describe a disease in youth that was sudden in onset, resulted in acute metabolic decompensation, and culminated in death. Although this clinical picture described... more
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      AdolescentInsulin ResistanceGestational diabetesPregnancy
Several epidemiological, pathophysiologic and clinical data demonstrate the interrelationship between upper and lower airways, and common features between inflammatory pathways and disorders of the nasal and bronchial mucosa have been... more
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    • Endocrine
Recently, hyperketonemia induced by fasting or ketogenic diet calls attention because of the possibilities for various clinical applications. Animal species comparisons and biochemical data show that all fetuses can develop by using... more
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      PharmacologyMetabolismGestational diabetesEndocrine
Disease affecting the avian endocrine system is discussed: neoplasia, goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia syndrome, adrenal conditions and diabetes mellitus. Clinical diagnostic procedures such as TSH and ACTH... more
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      EndocrineVeterinary Sciences
Type 2 diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a growing public health challenge globally. An estimated 285 million people, corresponding to 6.4 % of the world's adult population has diabetes. This is expected to reach 552... more
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      Life StyleMetforminEndocrineClinical Sciences
Resumen La glándula tiroides, es uno de los órganos endocrinos encargado de la regulación de diferentes procesos metabólicos, sintetiza las hormonas tiroideas, tiroxina y triyodo-tironina, necesarias para el funcionamiento del organismo.... more
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      EndocrinologyThyroidEndocrineHypothyroidism
The findings in hyperthyroid patients with Graves' orbitopathy (GO) of antibodies against antigens shared between the thyroid and orbit, such as the TSHreceptor (TRAb) and a novel protein G2s (G2sAb), suggested a possible common... more
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      Membrane ProteinsEndocrineDiplopiaClinical Sciences
Alpha II-spectrin (alpha-fodrin) is a demonstrated endogenous substrate for caspase-3 in neurons undergoing unscheduled apoptotic death. We have previously identi®ed the caspase cleavage site that yields the distinctive 120 kDa spectrin... more
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      PsychologyCognitive ScienceNeurochemistryIntellectual Disability
In the present study, we investigated the protein levels and phosphorylation status of the insulin receptor and insulin receptor substrates (IRS-1, IRS-2, and IRS-3) as well as their association with PI(3)-kinase in the rat adipose tissue... more
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      ObesityAgingSignal TransductionInsulin Resistance
In the last decades, a surprising increased incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), along with a precocious diagnosis of ''small'' tumors and microcarcinomas have been observed. In these cases, better oncological outcomes are... more
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      EndocrineClinical SciencesCarcinomaThyroidectomy
Resumen El síndrome de Pendred es un trastorno típicamente caracterizado por la asociación entre pérdida auditiva y bocio. En la mayoría de las personas con este síndrome, la pérdida auditiva es severa y profunda causada por cambios en el... more
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    • Endocrine
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      Decision MakingBiological SciencesGenetic TestingEndocrine
Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous, multifactorial, chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia owing to insulin insufficiency and insulin resistance (IR). Recent epidemiological studies showed that the diabetes epidemic affects 382... more
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    • Endocrine
With an ever-growing population of obese people as well as comorbidities associated with obesity, finding effective weight loss strategies is more imperative than ever. One of the challenges in curbing the obesity crisis is designing... more
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      Bariatric SurgeryObesityClinical TrialEnergy Metabolism
Thyroid disease and diabetes mellitus, the most common disorders in endocrine practice, are not infrequently associated in the same subject. An altered thyroid function may affect glucose tolerance and worsen metabolic control in patients... more
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      EndocrineClinical Sciences
Regulation of GnRH Secretion by AGD/Lee et al. groups compared to controls independent of season or reproductive status. PRL concentrations were also increased (p < 0.05) following treatment with AGD. These results suggest that inhibition... more
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      SeasonalityCortisolProlactinSheep
tumors and pituitary tumors in 93, 53, and 41% of cases, respectively. Thirty-nine subjects, belonging to affected pedigrees positive for a MEN1 mutation, were asymptomatic at clinical and biochemical screening. Age at diagnosis of... more
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      AdolescentItalyChildGenetic Testing
Interactions between testosterone, estradiol, and inhibin in the control of gonadotrophin secretion in males are poorly understood. Castrated rams were treated with steroid-free bovine follicular fluid (bFF), testosterone, or estradiol... more
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      ProlactinTestosteroneSheepFactorial Design
previously the effects of construction on stress hormones (1). However, we did not anticipate the change and disruption in energy balance that may occur in response to environmental perturbation. We provide two examples of these, below.
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      Early Warning SystemMiceEndocrineEnergy Balance
Regular consumption of fruit and vegetables is associated with reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other aging-related diseases. Convincing evidence exists suggesting that an increased fruit, vegetables, and grains... more
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    • Endocrine
Indeterminate thyroid nodules (ITN) constitute the gray zone of thyroid fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). About 70-80 % of ITN are later diagnosed as benign; therefore, it is very important to identify the predictors of malignancy.... more
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      EndocrineRisk factorsClinical SciencesPrevalence
A link between stressful life events and development or exacerbation of depression has been established via a large body of evidence. An alteration in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in depression has also... more
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      Treatment OutcomeCortisolCircadian RhythmEndocrine
A detailed investigation was carried out to evaluate the occurrence, persistence and fate of a range of micropollutants at different processing points at a full-scale water recycling plant (WRP) in Queensland, Australia. The WRP, which... more
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      Environmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringAnalytical Chemistry
Over the last three to four decades, it has been observed that the average total hours of sleep have decreased to less than seven hours per person per night. Concomitantly, global figures relating to obesity and diabetes mellitus have... more
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      Sleep DeprivationEndocrine
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      AlgorithmsObesityHealth CareNatural History