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PRIMARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY SECONDARY TO CHRONIC POSACONAZOLE USE by Araque, Daniela Pirela, Zuniga, Gabriela, Ayala, Alejandro R

“…Posaconazole (PSO) is commonly used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections. PSO-induced primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is rare, and we present…”
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Transarterial embolization of a hyperfunctioning aldosteronoma in a patient with bilateral adrenal nodules by Salsamendi, Jason T., MD, Gortes, Francisco J., BS, Ayala, Alejandro R., MD, Palacios, Juan D., MD, Tewari, Sanjit, MD, Narayanan, Govindarajan, MD

“…Abstract Primary hyperaldosteronism often results in resistant hypertension and hypokalemia, which may lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular…”
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30-Day Readmissions and Coordination of Care Following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: Experience with 409 Patients by Ghiam, Michael K., Chyou, Darius E., Dable, Cortney L., Katz, Andrew P., Eichberg, Daniel G., Zhang, Hang, Ayala, Alejandro R., Kargi, Atil Y., Komotar, Ricardo J., Sargi, Zoukaa

“…Abstract Objective  The study aimed to (1) quantify readmission rates and common causes of readmission following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery…”
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Multidisciplinary Postoperative Care Pathway to Reduce Readmissions following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: Improving Quality of Patient Care by Ghiam, Michael K., Ali, Ibrahim A., Dable, Cortney L., Ayala, Alejandro R., Kargi, Atil Y., Komotar, Ricardo J., Levine, Corinna G., Sargi, Zoukaa

“…Abstract Background  Thirty-day unplanned readmission following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (ETPS) occurs in up to 14% of patients. Delayed…”
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Major Depression Is Associated with Significant Diurnal Elevations in Plasma Interleukin-6 Levels, a Shift of Its Circadian Rhythm, and Loss of Physiological Complexity in Its Secretion: Clinical Implications by Alesci, Salvatore, Martinez, Pedro E., Kelkar, Sujata, Ilias, Ioannis, Ronsaville, Donna S., Listwak, Samuel J., Ayala, Alejandro R., Licinio, Julio, Gold, Herman K., Kling, Mitchel A., Chrousos, George P., Gold, Philip W.

“…Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with increased risk for premature coronary heart disease and bone loss. Single time measurements of…”
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Imaging Characteristics of a Hypervascular Pituitary Spindle Cell Oncocytoma on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Digital Subtraction Angiography by Li, Yangchun, Chen, Stephanie H., Sheinberg, Dallas, Buttrick, Simon, Levine, Corinna G., Bhatia, Rita G., Lam, Byron L., Pasol, Joshua, Ayala, Alejandro R., Starke, Robert M.

“…Spindle cell oncocytomas (SCOs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors of the posterior pituitary that are often misdiagnosed as nonfunctional pituitary tumors. Fewer…”
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The case for more aggressive screening and treatment of mild thyroid failure by Ayala, Alejandro R, Wartofsky, Leonard

“…"Subclinical" (mild) thyroid failure is not benign: it tends to progress to overt thyroid failure and it has adverse clinical effects. We believe it should be…”
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Behavioral, Adrenal, and Sympathetic Responses to Long-Term Administration of an Oral Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist in a Primate Stress Paradigm by Ayala, Alejandro R., Pushkas, Judy, Higley, J. Dee, Ronsaville, Donna, Gold, Philip W., Chrousos, George P., Pacak, Karel, Calis, Karim A., Gerald, Melissa, Lindell, Stephen, Rice, Kenner C., Cizza, Giovanni

“…CRH is a main regulator of the stress response. This neuropeptide and its specific receptors, CRHR-1 and CRHR-2, are disseminated throughout the central…”
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Utility of plasma free metanephrines in diagnosis of factitious pheochromocytoma by Chidakel, Aaron R, Pacak, Karel, Eisenhofer, Graeme, Lawrence, Jennifer E, Ayala, Alejandro R

“…To report a case of epinephrine-induced factitious pheochromocytoma in a young woman with a past medical history of Conn's syndrome. We present a case report…”
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Amyloidosis: role of fine-needle aspiration by Basaria, Shehzad, Ayala, Alejandro R, Westra, William H, Cooper, David S

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Corticotropin-Independent Cushing’s Syndrome Caused by an Ectopic Adrenal Adenoma by Ayala, Alejandro R., Basaria, Shehzad, Udelsman, Robert, Westra, William H., Wand, Gary S.

“…Although nonsecreting suprarenal embryonic remnants are frequently found in the urogenital tract, adenomatous transformation resulting in glucocorticoid excess…”
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Intramuscular administration of ACTH1-24 vs. 24-hour blood sampling in the assessment of adrenocortical function by Alesci, Salvatore, Ilias, Ioannis, Souvatzoglou, Emmanuil, Harris, Alan G, Gold, Philip W, Ayala, Alejandro R, Chrousos, George P

“…The standard intravenous short Synacthen test (SSST) has long been accepted as one of the most reliable diagnostic tests of adrenocortical insufficiency…”
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The spectrum effect in the evaluation of Cushing syndrome by Ayala, Alejandro R, Ilias, Ioannis, Nieman, Lynnette K

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWAlthough clinicians often rely on experience and anecdote to diagnose Cushing syndrome and its subtypes, clinical decision-making is…”
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When to treat mild hypothyroidism by Ayala, A R, Danese, M D, Ladenson, P W

“…The availability and wide acceptance of TSH assays for primary assessment of thyroid function has led to the recognition that mild thyroid hormone deficiency…”
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PRIMARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY SECONDARY TO CHRONIC POSACONAZOLE USE by Araque, Daniela Pirela, Zuniga, Gabriela, Ayala, Alejandro R

“…OBJECTIVEPosaconazole (PSO) is commonly used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections. PSO-induced primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is rare, and we…”
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Corticotropin-independent Cushing's syndrome caused by an ectopic adrenal adenoma by AYALA, A. R, BASARIA, S, UDELSMAN, R, WESTRA, W. H, WAND, G. S

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Transarterial embolization of a hyperfunctioning aldosteronoma in a patient with bilateral adrenal nodules by Salsamendi, Jason T, Gortes, Francisco J, Ayala, Alejandro R, Palacios, Juan D, Tewari, Sanjit, Narayanan, Govindarajan

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Antagonistas do hormônio liberador da corticotrofina: atualização e perspectivas by Ayala, Alejandro R.

“…Modelos genéticos e estudos epidemiológicos têm contribuído para a compreensão da fisiopatologia das doenças relacionadas ao estresse. O hormônio liberador da…”
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Antagonistas do hormônio liberador da corticotrofina: atualização e perspectivas by Ayala, Alejandro R.

“…Modelos genéticos e estudos epidemiológicos têm contribuído para a compreensão da fisiopatologia das doenças relacionadas ao estresse. O hormônio liberador da…”
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Get there quicker: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Endocrine Disorders edited by Robert S. Bar. Humana, 2003. US$115.00 (xi+369 pages) ISBN 1 58829193 6 by Ayala, Alejandro R., Nieman, Lynnette K.

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