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Effect of ghrelin on glucose-insulin homeostasis: therapeutic implications
(Hindawi, 2010)
[Abstract] Ghrelin is a 28-amino-acid peptide that displays a strong growth hormone- (GH-) releasing activity through the activation of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR). The first studies about role of ghrelin ...
Peritoneal protein transport during the baseline peritoneal equilibration test is an accurate predictor of the outcome of peritoneal dialysis patients
(Karger, 2010)
[Abstract] Background: Peritoneal protein excretion (PPE) is a potential marker of the outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Method: Observational study of a cohort of 269 patients starting PD in a single unit. ...
Peritoneal total protein transport assessed from peritoneal equilibration tests using different dialysate glucose concentrations
(SAGE, 2010-09)
[Abstract] Background: The peritoneal equilibration test (PET) permits assessment of peritoneal protein transport, but this potential marker of outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lacks adequate standardization. ...
Approved and off-label uses of obesity medications, and potential new pharmacologic treatment options
(MDPI, 2010-01-12)
[Abstract] Available anti-obesity pharmacotherapy options remain very limited and development of more effective drugs has become a priority. The potential strategies to achieve weight loss are to reduce energy intake by ...
Bronchial carcinoid and type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome: a case report
(Elsevier, 2010-10)
[Abstract] Carcinoid tumours of bronchial origin are rare in type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN1) syndrome. The prevalence of histologically confirmed cases is approximately 5-8%, although in more recent studies it ...