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Phaeochromocytoma
Phaeochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumours with a highly variable clinical
presentation but most commonly presenting with episodes of headaches, sweating, palpitations, …
presentation but most commonly presenting with episodes of headaches, sweating, palpitations, …
Stressor specificity of central neuroendocrine responses: implications for stress-related disorders
K Pacak, M Palkovits - Endocrine reviews, 2001 - academic.oup.com
Despite the fact that many research articles have been written about stress and stress-related
diseases, no scientifically accepted definition of stress exists. Selye introduced and …
diseases, no scientifically accepted definition of stress exists. Selye introduced and …
Recent advances in genetics, diagnosis, localization, and treatment of pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma is a rare but important tumor of chromaffin cells that is frequently considered
in the evaluation of hypertension, arrhythmias, or panic disorder and in the follow-up of …
in the evaluation of hypertension, arrhythmias, or panic disorder and in the follow-up of …
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline
Objective: The aim was to formulate clinical practice guidelines for pheochromocytoma and
paraganglioma (PPGL). Participants: The Task Force included a chair selected by the …
paraganglioma (PPGL). Participants: The Task Force included a chair selected by the …
Biochemical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma: which test is best?
JWM Lenders, K Pacak, MCM Walther, WM Linehan… - Jama, 2002 - jamanetwork.com
ContextDiagnosis of pheochromocytoma depends on biochemical evidence of catecholamine
production by the tumor. However, the best test to establish the diagnosis has not been …
production by the tumor. However, the best test to establish the diagnosis has not been …
[HTML][HTML] Irisin and FGF21 are cold-induced endocrine activators of brown fat function in humans
…, GQ Phan, US Kammula, E Kebebew, K Pacak… - Cell metabolism, 2014 - cell.com
Rediscovery of cold-activated brown adipose tissue (BAT) in humans has boosted research
interest in identifying BAT activators for metabolic benefits. Of particular interest are …
interest in identifying BAT activators for metabolic benefits. Of particular interest are …
Pheochromocytoma: recommendations for clinical practice from the First International Symposium
K Pacak, G Eisenhofer, H Ahlman… - Nature clinical practice …, 2007 - nature.com
The First International Symposium on Pheochromocytoma, held in October 2005, included
discussions about developments concerning these rare catecholamine-producing tumors. …
discussions about developments concerning these rare catecholamine-producing tumors. …
Impaired chronotropic and vasodilator reserves limit exercise capacity in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction
…, V Melenovsky, SD Russell, K Kessler, K Pacak… - Circulation, 2006 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— Nearly half of patients with heart failure have a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Symptoms of exercise intolerance and dyspnea are most often attributed to diastolic …
Symptoms of exercise intolerance and dyspnea are most often attributed to diastolic …
Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic corticotropin secretion: twenty years' experience at the National Institutes of Health
Context: Ectopic ACTH secretion (EAS) is difficult to diagnose and treat. We present our
experience with EAS from 1983 to 2004. Setting: The study was performed at a tertiary care …
experience with EAS from 1983 to 2004. Setting: The study was performed at a tertiary care …
Preoperative management of the pheochromocytoma patient
K Pacak - The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors with a highly variable clinical presentation,
but they most commonly present as spells of headaches, sweating, palpitations, and …
but they most commonly present as spells of headaches, sweating, palpitations, and …