Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Although involved in feeding and weight homeostasis, stimulation of pituitary GH secretion is the best established action of stomach-produced hormone ghrelin. However, its role in regulation of GH secretion is not yet clear. Some evidence indicates that circulating concentrations of GH and/or IGF-I could influence ghrelin levels. The pathophysiology of ghrelin secretion in acromegaly (specially aftar an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is unclear.<p class="...

Introduction: Sarcopenia, an age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, has been related to higher mortality in general population as well as in HIV-infected patients. In elderly, sarcopenia is a marker of frailty. The aim of our study was to describe the prevalence of sarcopenia and related factors in HIV-infected population.Methods: Skeletal muscle mass (SMM), total fat mass and body fat distribution were measured by DXA scan. Muscle mas...