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Intensive, telemedicine-based, self-management program for rural, underserved patients with diabetes mellitus: Re-entry of retired endocrinologists into practice by Santen, Richard J, Nass, Ralf, Cunningham, Cindy, Horton, Carla, Yue, Wei

“…Endocrinology workforce data demonstrate a substantial gap in the number of practicing endocrinologists, a phenomenon particularly affecting patients with…”
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Growth Hormone Axis and Aging by Nass, Ralf, MD

“…Growth hormone (GH) and/or ghrelin mimetics represent potential treatment and/or prevention options for musculoskeletal impairment associated with aging. Use…”
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The Use of a Smart Bolus Calculator Informed by Real-time Insulin Sensitivity Assessments Reduces Postprandial Hypoglycemia Following an Aerobic Exercise Session in Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes by Fabris, Chiara, Nass, Ralf M, Pinnata, Jennifer, Carr, Kelly A, Koravi, Chaitanya L K, Barnett, Charlotte L, Oliveri, Mary C, Anderson, Stacey M, Chernavvsky, Daniel R, Breton, Marc D

“…Insulin dosing in type 1 diabetes (T1D) is oftentimes complicated by fluctuating insulin requirements driven by metabolic and psychobehavioral factors…”
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Age-Dependent Decline in Acyl-Ghrelin Concentrations and Reduced Association of Acyl-Ghrelin and Growth Hormone in Healthy Older Adults by Nass, Ralf, Farhy, Leon S, Liu, Jianhua, Pezzoli, Suzan S, Johnson, Michael L, Gaylinn, Bruce D, Thorner, Michael O

“…Background: Acyl-ghrelin is thought to have both orexigenic effects and to stimulate GH release. A possible cause of the anorexia of aging is an age-dependent…”
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Decrease of Serum IGF-I following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery for Acromegaly by Yu, Min, Bruns, David E, Jane, Jr, John A, Nass, Ralf M, Oldfield, Edward H, Vance, Mary Lee, Thorner, Michael O

“…In the immediate postoperative period following resection of growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary tumors, serum concentrations of GH have limited ability to…”
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Ghrelin and growth hormone: Story in reverse by Nass, Ralf M, Gaylinn, Bruce D, Rogol, Alan D, Thorner, Michael O

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The ghrelin axis in disease: Potential therapeutic indications by Nass, Ralf, Gaylinn, Bruce D., Thorner, Michael O.

“…Ghrelin, the natural ligand for the growth hormone (GH)-secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), is produced predominantly in the stomach. It is present in the…”
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Recent Exposure to Hypoglycemia Increases Glucose Variability Following a Hyper/Hypoglycemic Metabolic Challenge in T1D by Fabris, Chiara, Farhy, Leon S., Anderson, Stacey M., Nass, Ralf M., Kovatchev, Boris P., Breton, Marc D.

“…Aims: In type 1 diabetes (T1D), repeated hypoglycemic episodes may reduce hormonal defenses and increase the risk for severe hypoglycemia. In this work, we…”
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Evidence for Acyl-Ghrelin Modulation of Growth Hormone Release in the Fed State by Nass, Ralf, Farhy, Leon S., Liu, Jianhua, Prudom, Catherine E., Johnson, Michael L., Veldhuis, Paula, Pezzoli, Suzan S., Oliveri, Mary Clancy, Gaylinn, Bruce D., Geysen, H. Mario, Thorner, Michael O.

“…Context: The timing and frequency of GH secretory episodes is regulated by GHRH and somatostatin. This study provides evidence for amplification of these GH…”
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ECTOPIC THYROID TISSUE MASQUERADING AS A FUNCTIONAL CAROTID BODY PARAGANGLIOMA by Iorio, Caitlin B, Atkins, Kristen A, Nass, Ralf M, Shonka, Jr, David C

“…Ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT) is a rare entity resulting from thyroid gland dysembryogenesis. We present a case of ETT confirmed by histopathology that was…”
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Intrarenal Ghrelin Infusion Stimulates Distal Nephron-Dependent Sodium Reabsorption in Normal Rats by Kemp, Brandon A, Howell, Nancy L, Gray, Jasmine T, Keller, Susanna R, Nass, Ralf M, Padia, Shetal H

“…Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide hormone that exerts powerful orexigenic effects. Ghrelin receptor expression has been reported in the kidney, but the role…”
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The ghrelin O-acyltransferase–ghrelin system: a novel regulator of glucose metabolism by Heppner, Kristy M, Tong, Jenny, Kirchner, Henriette, Nass, Ralf, Tschöp, Matthias H

“…Ghrelin, an orexigenic hormone secreted from the stomach, exists in the circulation in two isoforms: des-acyl and acyl ghrelin. Acylation by the enzyme ghrelin…”
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Growth Hormone Supplementation in the Elderly by Nass, Ralf, MD, Park, Jennifer, MD, Thorner, Michael O., MB, BS, DSc, FRCP, MACP

“…The imminent rapid increase in numbers of aging adults will significantly impact society and the health system in the coming years. The imperative is to allow…”
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Growth Hormone Axis and Aging: Aging and Endocrinology by NASS, Ralf

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Evaluation of a Web-Based Simulation Tool for Self-Management Support in Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study by Colmegna, Patricio, Bisio, Alessandro, McFadden, Ryan, Wakeman, Christian, Oliveri, Mary Clancy, Nass, Ralf, Breton, Marc

“…Objective: To develop and evaluate a novel Web-based Simulation Tool (WST) that brings simulation technologies to people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), enabling…”
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Adaptive Biobehavioral Control: A Pilot Analysis of Human-Machine Coadaptation in Type 1 Diabetes by Colmegna, Patricio, McFadden, Ryan, Fabris, Chiara, Lobo, Benjamin, Nass, Ralf, Oliveri, Mary C, Brown, Sue A, Kovatchev, Boris

“…While it is well recognized that an automated insulin delivery (AID) algorithm should adapt to changes in physiology, it is less understood that the individual…”
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783-P: When Automated Insulin Delivery Technology Meets Behavior: A Pilot Exploration of Human-Machine Coadaptation in Type 1 Diabetes by COLMEGNA, PATRICIO, MCFADDEN, RYAN, FABRIS, CHIARA, LOBO, BENJAMIN, OLIVERI, MARY C., NASS, RALF, BROWN, SUE A., KOVATCHEV, BORIS

“…Background: Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) devices in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are becoming standard of care, and the need for adaptive AID systems is now well…”
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97-LB: Bringing Simulation Technologies to People with T1D: A Pilot Study by COLMEGNA, PATRICIO, BISIO, ALESSANDRO, MCFADDEN, RYAN, WAKEMAN, CHRISTIAN A., OLIVERI, MARY C., NASS, RALF, BRETON, MARC D.

“…Background: Researchers have extensively used metabolic simulators as a fast, inexpensive, and safe way of testing novel treatment strategies. This work aims…”
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Effects of an Oral Ghrelin Mimetic on Body Composition and Clinical Outcomes in Healthy Older Adults : A Randomized Trial by NASS, Ralf, PEZZOLI, Suzan S, BLACKMAN, Marc R, CLANCY OLIVERI, Mary, PATRIE, James T, HARRELL, Frank E, CLASEY, Jody L, HEYMSFIELD, Steven B, BACH, Mark A, LEE VANCE, Mary, THORNER, Michael O

“…Growth hormone secretion and muscle mass decline from midpuberty throughout life, culminating in sarcopenia, frailty, decreased function, and loss of…”
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Rejuvenation in Older Adults Receiving Oral Ghrelin by Nass, Ralf M.

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