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and hypokalemia include 11-beta hydroxylase and 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency, which are characterized by increased production of cortisol and aldosterone precursors due to chronic stimulation of the adrenal cortex by ACTH ( 42 ). In 11-beta
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signs, ACTH-dependent hypercortisolemia, non-suppressible cortisol dynamics, sellar imaging either normal or showing pituitary microadenoma and adenoma or carcinoid on histopathology following trans-sphenoidal or appropriate surgery. Twenty
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amounts of two antibodies. Macroprolactin was analysed if clinically indicated. Pituitary hormonal deficiencies were defined as follows: hypocortisolism was defined as 0800 h serum cortisol <137.5 nmol/l (5 μg/dl) while the 0800 h serum cortisol levels
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relationship between atopic dermatitis and stress in human skin tissue. Recent studies also suggest a relationship between stress and atopic dermatitis. In an investigation of the stress response, which was determined by the measurement of salivary cortisol
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.v. cannula at 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 min for serum analysis of GH, PRL, cortisol and AIP. Tests were initiated at 8:00 h in a supine position after overnight rest and fasting. OGTT was performed after excluding contraindications (diabetes mellitus) by
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of cortisol ( 8 , 11 ). According to the latest 2016 Endocrine Society guidelines, oral hydrocortisone is recommended to be administered in twice or thrice daily regimens, with the largest dose administered upon awakening, followed by a second dose
