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View article: Evaluation of microRNAs as liquid biopsy markers in adrenocortical tumors
Evaluation of microRNAs as liquid biopsy markers in adrenocortical tumors Open
Introduction Adrenal tumors (ATs) encompass a wide differential diagnosis, necessitating a multi-step process for accurate identification. Liquid biopsy emerges as a promising non-invasive technique for distinguishing between malignant and…
View article: Osteoporosis in pregnancy and lactation: Time to raise awareness
Osteoporosis in pregnancy and lactation: Time to raise awareness Open
View article: Secondary diabetes mellitus in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas
Secondary diabetes mellitus in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas Open
Secondary diabetes mellitus (DM) in secretory pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) is encountered in up to 50% of cases, with its presentation ranging from mild, insulin resistant forms to profound insulin deficiency states, such a…
View article: Hyponatraemia in patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors
Hyponatraemia in patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors Open
View article: Gender Predilection in Sporadic Parathyroid Adenomas
Gender Predilection in Sporadic Parathyroid Adenomas Open
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrinopathy that is mainly caused by benign parathyroid adenomas. The frequency, clinical presentation and complications of the disease show significant differences between genders, with the major…
View article: Increased autophagy/mitophagy levels in primary tumours of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms
Increased autophagy/mitophagy levels in primary tumours of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms Open
Background/aims We assessed the levels of autophagy and mitophagy, that are linked to cancer development and drug resistance, in well differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) and correlated them with clinico-pathologica…
View article: Identification of Patients at High Risk for Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism
Identification of Patients at High Risk for Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism Open
PTH postoperative measurement and its alteration from the preoperative level can be used to identify patients who are at increased risk to develop PostHypo.
View article: The Impact of Obesity on the Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease
The Impact of Obesity on the Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease Open
The aim of this article is to review the literature regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its modification in the presence of obesity. Despite the strong association between vitamin D …
View article: The risk of lymph node metastases and their impact on survival in patients with appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of adult and paediatric patients
The risk of lymph node metastases and their impact on survival in patients with appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of adult and paediatric patients Open
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Endoscopic Ultrasonography for Detection and Surveillance of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms in Patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Endoscopic Ultrasonography for Detection and Surveillance of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms in Patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1? Open
Our aim was to compare the clinical utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) in identifying Pancreatic Neurondocrine Neoplasms (PanNENs) and monitoring size alterations in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasi…
View article: Anti-tumour activity of everolimus and sunitinib in neuroendocrine neoplasms
Anti-tumour activity of everolimus and sunitinib in neuroendocrine neoplasms Open
Comparisons between everolimus and sunitinib regarding their efficacy and safety in neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are scarce. We retrospectively analysed the clinicopathological characteristics and outcomes in 92 patients with well-diffe…
View article: AKT2 Gene Polymorphisms, sRANKL/OPG and Hormone Measurements in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Women
AKT2 Gene Polymorphisms, sRANKL/OPG and Hormone Measurements in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Women Open
Objective: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinologic disorder diagnosed in 6-10% of female population at reproductive age.Altered expression of AKT2 gene has been correlated to increased insulin tolerance and reduced gl…
View article: Biochemical and hormonal alterations in women who underwent total thyroidectomy
Biochemical and hormonal alterations in women who underwent total thyroidectomy Open
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