Muscular Dystrophies at Different Ages: Metabolic and Endocrine Alterations by Oriana del Rocío Cruz Guzmán, Ana Laura Chávez García, Maricela Rodríguez-Cruz

“…In addition, endocrine disturbances such as hypogonadism, low levels of testosterone, and growth hormone have been reported. This eventually will result in consequences such as growth failure and delayed puberty in the case of childhood dystrophies. …”
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Identification of Levothyroxine Antichagasic Activity through Computer-Aided Drug Repurposing by Carolina L. Bellera, Darío E. Balcazar, Lucas Alberca, Carlos A. Labriola, Alan Talevi, Carolina Carrillo

“…Among them, levothyroxine, traditionally used in hormone replacement therapy in patients with hypothyroidism, showed dose-dependent inhibition of Cz and antiproliferative activity on the parasite.…”
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Dexamethasone potentiates the insulin-induced Srebp-1c expression in primary rat hepatocytes by Yan Zhang, Xiangming Fang, Fen Shuang, Guoxun Chen

“…The impacts of dexamethasone (Dex) and thyroid hormone T3 on the insulin-stimulated Srebp-1c expression were studied in primary rat hepatocytes. …”
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Alterations in Sensitivity to Estrogen, Dihydrotestosterone, and Xenogens in B-Lymphocytes from Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Unaffected Twins/Siblings by Martyn A. Sharpe, Taylor L. Gist, David S. Baskin

“…B-lymphocytes from people with ASD exhibit a differential response to E2, DHT, and hormone disruptors in regard to cell growth and mitochondrial upregulation when compared to non-ASD siblings and external controls. …”
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Etiopathogenesis of Sheehan’s Syndrome: Roles of Coagulation Factors and TNF-Alpha by Halit Diri, Elif Funda Sener, Fahri Bayram, Nazife Tascioglu, Yasin Simsek, Munis Dundar

“…Sheehan’s Syndrome (SS) is defined as pituitary hormone deficiency due to ischemic infarction of the pituitary gland as a result of massive postpartum uterine hemorrhage. …”
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Case report: Hypoparathyroidism-sensorineural hearing loss-renal dysplasia without febrile seizures: a novel mutation in the GATA3 gene by Haibin Chen, Haibin Chen, Yudi Zhang, Xueyao Yang, Xueyao Yang, Yongzhen Li

“…Laboratory tests revealed decreased serum calcium, elevated blood phosphorus levels, and reduced parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, indicating the presence of “Hypoparathyroidism”. …”
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Correlation between Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Function in Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome by Sangita U. Sawant, Subhash Chandran, Alan F. Almeida, M. G. R. Rajan

“…Nephrotic patients can lose significant amounts of thyroid hormones along with protein in urine, which can affect thyroid status, but this is reversible on remission.…”
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Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function by Kirti Deo, Yugal K. Sharma, Meenakshi Wadhokar, Neha Tyagi

“…This observational study of 135 cases in a semiurban Indian population aimed to detect the prevalence of various forms of acquired alopecia in females and correlate the same with levels of hemoglobin, serum ferritin, triiodothyronine, thyroxin, and thyroid stimulating hormone. The majority (84, 62.2%) of our cases of alopecia had telogen effluvium followed by female pattern alopecia (32, 23.7%). …”
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Lessons Learned from Experimental Human Model of Zinc Deficiency by Ananda S. Prasad

“…In an experimental model of human mild zinc deficiency, we reported decreased thymulin (a thymopoietic hormone) activity in Th1 cells, decreased mRNAs of IL-2 and IFN-gamma genes, and decreased activity of natural killer cells (NK) and T cytotoxic T cells. …”
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Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity by Hiroko Ochiai, Shigeru Inoue, Gaku Masuda, Shiho Amagasa, Tomohiko Sugishita, Toshiya Ochiai, Naoko Yanagisawa, Yoshio Nakata, Michiko Imai

“…Furthermore, forest walking resulted in improved mood, including a reduction in stress hormone levels. In conclusion, mindful forest walking has the potential to enhance immunity and promote health. …”
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Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer: Evaluating Optimal Protocols for Preparation and Timing by Kai N. Holder, Jessica S. Mormol, Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Mary Ellen Pavone, Kara N. Goldman, Chen Yeh, Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, Lia A. Bernardi

“…Materials and Methods: Protocols varied between cycles across three key parameters which were evaluated as primary predictors of cycle outcomes: (1) use of letrozole for mild ovarian stimulation/ovulation induction, (2) administration of exogenous ovulation trigger versus spontaneous luteinising hormone surge and (3) transfer timing based on ovulation trigger versus sequential progesterone monitoring. …”
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Subacute Thyroiditis: Clinical Presentation and Long Term Outcome by Assim A. Alfadda, Reem M. Sallam, Ghadi E. Elawad, Hisham AlDhukair, Mossaed M. Alyahya

“…Most patients presented with palpitation, goiter, and weight change. Elevated thyroid hormones, suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone, and elevated ESR were reported. …”
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Promising horizons in achondroplasia along with the development of new drugs by Keiichi Ozono, Takuo Kubota, Toshimi Michigami

“…Along with severe short stature, foramen magnum stenosis and spinal canal stenosis are major complications: the former leads to sleep apnea, breathing disorders, myelopathy, hydrocephalus, and sudden death, and the latter causes pain in the extremities, numbness, muscle weakness, movement disorders, intermittent claudication, and bladder-rectal disorders. Growth hormone treatment is available for ACH only in Japan. …”
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Efficacy of Once Daily versus Divided Daily Administration of Low Daily Dosage (15 mg/Day) of Methimazole in the Induction of Euthyroidism in Graves’ Hyperthyroidism: A Randomized... by Sutin Sriussadaporn, Wanwaroon Pumchumpol, Raweewan Lertwattanarak, Tada Kunavisarut

“…Treatment with MMI at a low daily dosage of 15 mg/day OD-MMI is as effective as DD-MMI in the reduction of serum thyroid hormone levels and induction of euthyroidism. The OD-MMI regimen is preferable to the DD-MMI regimen in the treatment of clinically nonsevere Graves’ hyperthyroidism. …”
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Update on the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy by Jennifer L. Wilkinson-Berka, Antonia G. Miller

“…This review examines evidence from preclinical and clinical studies that shows that targeting inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system, vascular endothelial growth factor, corticosteroids, protein kinase C, growth hormone, and advanced glycation end-products are potential treatments for DR.…”
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Giant Bilateral Adrenal Myelolipoma with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia by S. Al-Bahri, A. Tariq, B. Lowentritt, D. V. Nasrallah

“…We discuss the association with high adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) states and review the studies involving ACTH as proponent leading to myelolipomas. …”
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Dopamine Suppresses Osteogenic Differentiation of Rat Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells via AKT/GSK-3β/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Zhili Kuang, Zheng Chen, Shaoqin Tu, Zhihui Mai, Lin Chen, Xiaoning Kang, Xiaochuan Chen, Jiaming Wei, Yuxuan Wang, Yun Peng, Hong Ai

“…Dopamine, a pivotal neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in sympathetic regulation, hormone secretion, immune activation, and blood pressure regulation. …”
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Orexitropic Signaling Proteins in Obese Children by Ljiljana Saranac, Bojko Bjelakovic, Hristina Stamenkovic, Borislav Kamenov

“…Leptin, produced by adipocytes, is the key hormone in appetite regulation and suppression of orexigenic, hypothalamic neuropeptide Y (NPY). …”
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Association between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Endocrinopathies: Clinical Implications by Ana-Maria Singeap, Carol Stanciu, Laura Huiban, Cristina Maria Muzica, Tudor Cuciureanu, Irina Girleanu, Stefan Chiriac, Sebastian Zenovia, Robert Nastasa, Catalin Sfarti, Camelia Cojocariu, Anca Trifan

“…Recently, there has been increasing evidence of the association between NAFLD and a number of endocrinopathies, such as hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hypopituitarism, growth hormone deficiency (GHD), hypogonadism, and hypercortisolism. …”
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Nf-Root: A Best-Practice Pipeline for Deep-Learning-Based Analysis of Apoplastic pH in Microscopy Images of Developmental Zones in Plant Root Tissue by Julian Wanner, Luis Kuhn Cuellar, Luiselotte Rausch, Kenneth W. Berendzen, Friederike Wanke, Gisela Gabernet, Klaus Harter, Sven Nahnsen

“…Hormonal mechanisms associated with cell elongation play a vital role in the development and growth of plants. …”
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