Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hyperprolactinemia is the most common endocrine disorder of the hypothalamic–pituitary axis. We have not any documented data about frequency of various etiologies of hyperprolactinemia in our region. For determination of the pattern of presentation and distribution of causes of hyperprolactinemia the presenting study were designed and conducted.Methods and materials: In a descriptive study, we extract medical records of patient presented...

Background: Although the decline in sex steroid levels, particularly estradiol, may be largely responsible for age-related bone loss and osteoporotic fractures in older women, the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system may also play a key role. This study aimed at evaluating the relation between the secretory status of growth hormone (GH) with the bone mineral content (BMC) in postmenopausal women.Methods and materials: In a descriptive cross-sectional ...

Introduction: Urtica diocia extract has been used for treatment of diabetes mellitus for many centuries. Hypoglycemic effects of U. diocia have been shown in multiple studies. The present study was designed to determinate the possible mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of U. diocia on human muscle cells.Methods and materials: In cell culture laboratory of Drug Applied Research Center of Tabriz University (Medical Sciences) in IRAN hu...

Introduction: Urtica diocia extract has been used for treatment of diabetes mellitus for many centuries. Hypoglycemic effects of U. diocia have been shown in multiple studies. The present study was designed to determinutese the possible mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of U. diocia on RIN5F Rat Pancreatic β cells.Methods and materials: In cell culture laboratory of Drug Applied Research Center of Tabriz University (Medical Sci...