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Treatment of Prolactinoma by Inder, Warrick J, Jang, Christina

“…Prolactinomas are the commonest form of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET), representing approximately half of such tumors. Dopamine agonists (DAs) have…”
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Effects of glucocorticoids on human brown adipocytes by Barclay, Johanna L, Agada, Hadiya, Jang, Christina, Ward, Micheal, Wetzig, Neil, Ho, Ken K Y

“…Clinical cases of glucocorticoid (GC) excess are characterized by increased fat mass and obesity through the accumulation of white adipocytes. The effects of…”
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Safety of vaginal oestrogens for genitourinary symptoms in women with breast cancer by Kiely, Belinda E, Liang, Rhea, Jang, Christina, Magraith, Karen

“…Oestrogen deprivation is the mainstay of treatment for women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but unfortunately it causes multiple side effects…”
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Dexamethasone administration inhibits skeletal muscle expression of the androgen receptor and IGF-1 - implications for steroid-induced myopathy by Inder, Warrick J., Jang, Christina, Obeyesekere, Varuni R., Alford, Frank P.

“…Summary Context  Glucocorticoids are a well‐recognized cause of muscle weakness. The early effects of glucocorticoids on skeletal muscle (SkM) androgen and…”
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Infrared thermography in the detection of brown adipose tissue in humans by Jang, Christina, Jalapu, Sandya, Thuzar, Moe, Law, Phillip W, Jeavons, Susanne, Barclay, Johanna L., Ho, Ken K.Y.

“…PET‐CT using 18F‐FDG is employed for detecting brown adipose tissue (BAT) in humans. Alternative methods are needed because of the radiation and cost of PET‐CT…”
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Adiponectin, skeletal muscle adiponectin receptor expression and insulin resistance following dexamethasone by Jang, Christina, Inder, Warrick J., Obeyesekere, Varuni R., Alford, Frank P.

“…Summary Objective  Skeletal muscle is a major site of adiponectin action and of glucocorticoid‐induced insulin resistance. Little human data exist however,…”
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Management of menopause by Magraith, Karen, Jang, Christina

“…During perimenopause and after menopause, women may experience diverse symptoms. All women require a comprehensive assessment of their current health and risks…”
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Evidence for transcript-specific epigenetic regulation of glucocorticoid-stimulated skeletal muscle 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1 activity in type 2 diabetes by Inder, Warrick J, Obeyesekere, Varuni R, Jang, Christina, Saffery, Richard

“…The enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1) converts inactive cortisone into active cortisol in insulin target tissues. In people with type 2…”
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Global consensus statement on testosterone therapy for women: an Australian perspective by Jang, Christina, Boyle, Jacqueline A, Vincent, Amanda

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Secondary adrenal insufficiency and pituitary dysfunction in oral/transdermal opioid users with non-cancer pain by Lamprecht, Andrea, Sorbello, Jane, Jang, Christina, Torpy, David J, Inder, Warrick J

“…Objective To evaluate pituitary function, sexual function and quality of life (QoL) in patients on oral or transdermal opioids. Design and methods…”
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Glucocorticoids suppress brown adipose tissue function in humans: A double‐blind placebo‐controlled study by Thuzar, Moe, Law, Weikiat Phillip, Ratnasingam, Jeyakantha, Jang, Christina, Dimeski, Goce, Ho, Ken K. Y.

“…Aim To investigate the effect of glucocorticoids on brown adipose tissue (BAT) function in humans. Materials and methods In a randomized double‐blind…”
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The relationship between early post‐operative ACTH / cortisol following pituitary surgery and long‐term glucocorticoid requirement – Do ultradian rhythms matter? by English, Katherine A., Chikani, Viral, Jang, Christina, Dimeski, Goce, Olson, Sarah, Inder, Warrick J.

“…Objective To determine whether early (4‐8h) post‐operative ACTH after trans‐sphenoidal surgery (TSS) predicts long‐term hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA)…”
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Effect of glucocorticoid on brown adipose tissue function in humans – A randomised double-blind placebo controlled cross-over study by Thuzar, Moe, Law, W. Phillip, Ratnasingam, Jeyakantha, Jang, Christina, Ho, Ken K.Y.

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Altered Activity of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Types 1 and 2 in Skeletal Muscle Confers Metabolic Protection in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes by Jang, Christina, Obeyesekere, Varuni R., Dilley, Rodney J., Krozowski, Zygmunt, Inder, Warrick J., Alford, Frank P.

“…Context: There is little information regarding the regulation of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11β-HSD) enzymes in skeletal muscle in the setting of type 2…”
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Evidence for transcript-specific epigenetic regulation of glucocorticoid-stimulated skeletal muscle 11[beta]-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1 activity in type 2 diabetes by Inder, Warrick J, Obeyesekere, Varuni R, Jang, Christina, Saffery, Richard

“…Background The enzyme 11[beta]-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11[beta]HSD1) converts inactive cortisone into active cortisol in insulin target tissues…”
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Safety of vaginal oestrogens for genitourinary symptoms in women with breast cancer by Kiely, Belinda E, Liang, Rhea, Jang, Christina, Magraith, Karen

“…Background Oestrogen deprivation is the mainstay of treatment for women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but unfortunately it causes multiple side…”
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Pituitary disease by Inder, Warrick J, Jang, Christina

“…Background Pituitary lesions are present in >10% of the population. Approximately one in 1000 people has a symptomatic pituitary tumour, which may cause…”
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Skeletal muscle 11β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 activity is upregulated following elective abdominal surgery by Jang, Christina, Obeyesekere, Varuni R, Alford, Frank P, Inder, Warrick J

“…ObjectiveCortisol has been traditionally implicated in the causation of peri-operative skeletal muscle (SkM) insulin resistance, but cortisol levels return to…”
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11β Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 is expressed and is biologically active in human skeletal muscle by Jang, Christina, Obeyesekere, Varuni R., Dilley, Rodney J., Alford, Frank P., Inder, Warrick J.

“…Summary Objective  No data exist regarding the distribution and oxoreductase enzyme activity of 11β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β HSD‐1) in fresh…”
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Adipose aromatase gene expression is greater in older women and is unaffected by postmenopausal estrogen therapy by Misso, Marie L., Jang, Christina, Adams, Jennifer, Tran, Jane, Murata, Yoko, Bell, Robin, Boon, Wah Chin, Simpson, Evan R., Davis, Susan R.

“…OBJECTIVE:Although natural menopause is associated with loss of ovarian estrogen production, this life phase is followed by a significant increase in…”
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