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View article: OC40 - Aldosterone/cortisol ratio as a new marker for diagnosing mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Investigating the effects of mild hypercortisolism on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
OC40 - Aldosterone/cortisol ratio as a new marker for diagnosing mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Investigating the effects of mild hypercortisolism on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system Open
Background/Introduction The overnight 1 mg dexamethasone suppression test (ONDST) is currently the only method to distinguish non-functioning adrenal incidentalomas (NFAI) from those with MACS. Biomarkers for better characterization of MAC…
View article: Subacute thyroiditis in the SARS-CoV-2 era: a multicentre prospective study
Subacute thyroiditis in the SARS-CoV-2 era: a multicentre prospective study Open
Objective Many cases of subacute thyroiditis (SAT) have been described related to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but no prospective data about follow-up are known. This prospective, longitudinal, 3-year, multicentre study aims to explore the clinic…
View article: Sarcopenic obesity and reduced BMD in young men living with HIV: body composition and sex steroids interplay
Sarcopenic obesity and reduced BMD in young men living with HIV: body composition and sex steroids interplay Open
View article: Application of calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of pseudohypoparathyroidism: another piece in the puzzle of diagnosis of Ca-P metabolism disorders
Application of calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of pseudohypoparathyroidism: another piece in the puzzle of diagnosis of Ca-P metabolism disorders Open
Objective The serum calcium (Ca)–to–phosphorus (P) ratio has been proposed to identify patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and chronic hypoparathyroidism (HPT), but it has never been tested in pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP). The aim …
View article: OR29-05 Sarcopenia, Low Bone Mineral Density And Hidden Obesity In Young Adult Men Living With HIV (MLWH): Prevalence And Relationship With Sex Steroids
OR29-05 Sarcopenia, Low Bone Mineral Density And Hidden Obesity In Young Adult Men Living With HIV (MLWH): Prevalence And Relationship With Sex Steroids Open
Disclosure: S. De Vincentis: None. M. Decaroli: None. C. Greco: None. C. Diazzi: None. F. Fanelli: None. M. Mezzullo: None. U. Pagotto: None. G. Guaraldi: None. V. Rochira: None. Background: HIV is associated with decreased bone mineral de…
View article: THU086 Pituitary Post-Surgical Outcomes According To Neurosurgical Expertise: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Endocrinological Centre
THU086 Pituitary Post-Surgical Outcomes According To Neurosurgical Expertise: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Endocrinological Centre Open
Disclosure: S. De Vincentis: None. S. Pederzoli: None. M. Monzani: None. N. Bacchi: None. B. Madeo: None. C. Diazzi: None. V. Rochira: None. BACKGROUND: Neurosurgeons’ expertise is a key element to achieve better pituitary outcomes. At pre…
View article: OR04-03 Eunuchoid Skeletal Proportions In Male Hypogonadism: A Comparative Analysis Of Anthropometric Measures Between Men With Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism (CHH) And Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)
OR04-03 Eunuchoid Skeletal Proportions In Male Hypogonadism: A Comparative Analysis Of Anthropometric Measures Between Men With Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism (CHH) And Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) Open
Disclosure: S. De Vincentis: None. A. Bellelli: None. R. Corleto: None. L. Zirilli: None. A. Granata: None. V. Rochira: None. BACKGROUND: Patients with congenital hypogonatropic hypogonadism (CHH) and Klinefelter syndrome (KS) have eunucho…
View article: THU058 Impact Of A Smartphone App On Follow-up Of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) Patients: Results From The Management Of AGHD (MAGHD) Study
THU058 Impact Of A Smartphone App On Follow-up Of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) Patients: Results From The Management Of AGHD (MAGHD) Study Open
Disclosure: S. De Vincentis: None. A. Bellelli: None. C. Golinelli: None. E. Beltrami: None. M. Monzani: None. E. Magnani: None. S. Pederzoli: None. M. Pacchioni: None. M. Orsini: None. C. Diazzi: None. V. Rochira: Grant Recipient; Self; P…
View article: Endocortical Trabecularization in Acromegaly: The Cause for the Paradoxically Increased Vertebral Fracture Risk?
Endocortical Trabecularization in Acromegaly: The Cause for the Paradoxically Increased Vertebral Fracture Risk? Open
Growth hormone (GH) is nonphysiologically increased in acromegaly, stimulating target tissues directly and indirectly via insulin‐like growth factor type 1 (IGF‐1). Despite GH having anabolic effects on bone growth and renewal, the risk of…
View article: Update on acquired hypogonadism in men living with HIV: pathogenesis, clinic, and treatment
Update on acquired hypogonadism in men living with HIV: pathogenesis, clinic, and treatment Open
Hypogonadism is a frequent finding among men living with HIV (MLWH) and it seems to occur earlier in comparison with the general male population. Although the prevalence of hypogonadism in MLWH has significantly lowered thanks to advanceme…
View article: Determinants of sexual function in men living with HIV younger than 50 years old: Focus on organic, relational, and psychological issues
Determinants of sexual function in men living with HIV younger than 50 years old: Focus on organic, relational, and psychological issues Open
Background Sexual dysfunctions, particularly erectile dysfunction, are common in men living with HIV, whose organic and psychological components remain to be clarified. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of risk factors of s…
View article: COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted on adherence to denosumab therapy: incidence of non-traumatic fractures and role of telemedicine
COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted on adherence to denosumab therapy: incidence of non-traumatic fractures and role of telemedicine Open
View article: Primary, secondary and compensated male biochemical hypogonadism in people living with HIV (PLWH): relevance of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) measurement and comparison between liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and chemiluminescent immunoassay for sex steroids assay
Primary, secondary and compensated male biochemical hypogonadism in people living with HIV (PLWH): relevance of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) measurement and comparison between liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and chemiluminescent immunoassay for sex steroids assay Open
The prevalence of male hypogonadism results underestimated by CI compared to LC-MS/MS in PLWH, both for TT and cFT. SHBG and gonadotropins are essential for detecting T deficiency.
View article: Real-life use of BRAF-V600E mutation analysis in thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration: consequences on clinical decision-making
Real-life use of BRAF-V600E mutation analysis in thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration: consequences on clinical decision-making Open
View article: HIV and Sexual Dysfunction in Men
HIV and Sexual Dysfunction in Men Open
Sexual issues tend to go unaddressed in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) management, although overt sexual dysfunctions are more prevalent in people living with HIV than uninfected people. Erectile dysfunction is the most frequent sexual…
View article: Response to the Letter to the Editor by Dr. Rosario: “The calcium-to-phosphorous (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism: a multicentric study”
Response to the Letter to the Editor by Dr. Rosario: “The calcium-to-phosphorous (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism: a multicentric study” Open
View article: How Much Vitamin D is Too Much? A Case Report and Review of the Literature
How Much Vitamin D is Too Much? A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Background: The beneficial effects of vitamin D, together with the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, have led to an expanding use of vitamin D analogues. While inappropriate consumption is a recognized cause of harm, the determinati…
View article: SAT-050 Low Serum Testosterone (T) Is Associated with Poor Health Status in Young to Middle-Aged Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men
SAT-050 Low Serum Testosterone (T) Is Associated with Poor Health Status in Young to Middle-Aged Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Open
BACKGROUND: The relationship between health status, defined by frailty and comorbidities, and serum T levels has been widely demonstrated in general population, while only one previous retrospective study has explored it in HIV-infected me…
View article: The calcium-to-phosphorous (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism: a multicentric study
The calcium-to-phosphorous (Ca/P) ratio in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism: a multicentric study Open
View article: The physician's gender influences the results of the diagnostic workup for erectile dysfunction
The physician's gender influences the results of the diagnostic workup for erectile dysfunction Open
Background Despite the well‐known influence of psychological and situational factors on erectile dysfunction, the influence of the physician's gender on the andrological workup has never been investigated so far. Objectives To investigate …
View article: Use of follicle‐stimulating hormone for the male partner of idiopathic infertile couples in Italy: Results from a multicentre, observational, clinical practice survey
Use of follicle‐stimulating hormone for the male partner of idiopathic infertile couples in Italy: Results from a multicentre, observational, clinical practice survey Open
Background The management of male idiopathic infertility is heterogeneous. Although meta‐analyses reported the effectiveness on pregnancy rate, the real clinical impact of follicle‐stimulating hormone (FSH) was not evaluated so far. In Ita…
View article: Calcium to Phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio as an accurate index for the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT)
Calcium to Phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio as an accurate index for the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: SUN-456 Serum Sodium Is Inversely Related to Frailty and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Patients
SUN-456 Serum Sodium Is Inversely Related to Frailty and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Patients Open
BACKGROUND: HIV-infected patients are predisposed to an increased risk of hyponatremia(1,2). In healthy population, low sodium is associated with impaired health status and reduced BMD(3), but less is known about this association in HIV-in…
View article: OR18-3 Gonadal Function in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Assessed by Isotopic Dilution-Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ID-LC-MS/MS) and Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
OR18-3 Gonadal Function in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Assessed by Isotopic Dilution-Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ID-LC-MS/MS) and Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Open
BACKGROUND: HIV-infection is associated to premature decline of serum T(1,2). However, prevalence and biochemical characterization of hypogonadism in HIV-infected men are still to be well defined(1,2). AIM: To evaluate the gonadal status i…
View article: Thyroid function in Klinefelter syndrome: a multicentre study from KING group
Thyroid function in Klinefelter syndrome: a multicentre study from KING group Open
View article: Reliability of calcium–phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio as a new, accurate and inexpensive tool in the diagnosis of some Ca–P disorders
Reliability of calcium–phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio as a new, accurate and inexpensive tool in the diagnosis of some Ca–P disorders Open
View article: Relative hyperestrogenism in Klinefelter Syndrome: results from a meta-analysis
Relative hyperestrogenism in Klinefelter Syndrome: results from a meta-analysis Open
View article: SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL – THE CALCIUM TO PHOSPHOROUS (Ca/P) RATIO IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND HYPOPARATHYROIDISM: A MULTICENTRIC, CROSS-SECTIONAL, RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL – THE CALCIUM TO PHOSPHOROUS (Ca/P) RATIO IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND HYPOPARATHYROIDISM: A MULTICENTRIC, CROSS-SECTIONAL, RETROSPECTIVE STUDY Open
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View article: Crosstalk between gonadotropins and thyroid axis
Crosstalk between gonadotropins and thyroid axis Open
Gonadotropins and thyroid hormones are essential, respectively, for reproduction and metabolism. The classical endocrinological approach is based on the detection of axes that start from the hypothalamus and arrive at the final effector or…
View article: Serum sodium is inversely related to frailty and bone mineral density (BMD) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients
Serum sodium is inversely related to frailty and bone mineral density (BMD) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)