Endocrine Abstracts

Aside its growth promoting effects, growth hormone (GH) displays other actions upon carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolisms, and possibly also direct central nervous system effects. Fourteen adult pituitary dwarves (mean height of 132.3±8 cm, mean age of 30.7±9.6 y), 5 women and 9 men, never having received rGH therapy, were investigated. Body composition (BC) was assessed by bioelectrical impedance, and bone mineral density (BMD) was evaluated by quantitative ul...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a major source of psychological morbidity and can negatively affect quality of life. The aim of the study was to identify characteristics of self-concept in female patients diagnosed with PCOS (n=22, mean age 26+/− 11 years) and comparative analysis with a control group (n=22).Methods: Psychology questionnaire, selection tests based on geometrical figures/ words and also graph logical analysis were ...