Low-Dose ACTH Stimulation Test in Obesity: A Randomized Dose Assessment
Background. The short cosyntropin test is widely used for adrenal insufficiency screening and diagnosis. Lower cosyntropin doses may have greater sensitivity vs. the standard dose in detecting adrenal dysfunction. Obesity and overweight are increasing, impacting the clinical presentation of some dis...
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| Main Authors: | Leonardo G. Mancillas-Adame, Adriana Sánchez-García, Rene Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Camilo Gonzalez-Velazquez, Fernando Javier Lavalle-Gonzalez, Jorge A. Zuñiga-Hernandez, Adriana Gabriela Rios-Ortega, José Gerardo González-González |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7860272 |
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