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Journal: Pegvisomant in the treatment of acromegaly. (Pubmed Central) - Nov 21, 2022 In addition, pituitary tumor growth progression has been reported in several cases. In this review article, we present long-term data on pegvisomant treatment and discuss its associated risks and benefits.
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This research, which was carried out over almost 30 years, was performed in partnership with Roberto Salvatori from Johns Hopkins University and in collaboration with other researchers around the world. This review article tells the story of Souza Leite, some milestones in the history of GH, and summarizes the description of Itabaianinha syndrome.
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Review, Journal: Approach of Acromegaly during Pregnancy. (Pubmed Central) - Nov 16, 2022 Most data are on octreotide > lanreotide, followed by DAs and pegvisomant, and there are none on pasireotide...One study showed a 2-year median between hypophysectomy and pregnancy. Close surveillance of disease burden is required, particularly, concerning CMF; a personalized approach is useful; the level of statistical evidence is expected to expand due to recent progress in MNA and ART.
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Pituitary Macroadenomas in Childhood and Adolescence. Clinical Analysis of 7 Cases (Rome, Italy) - Nov 13, 2022 - Abstract #ESPE2022ESPE_1528; It is important to perform genetic studies in patients with macroadenomas appearing under the age of 30 years as genetic and syndromic associations are more frequently seen. Once the genetic alteration has been identified, a better follow-up and treatment can be done together with a family study.
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Somatostin analogs in a 15 year old boy with gigantism (Rome, Italy) - Nov 13, 2022 - Abstract #ESPE2022ESPE_1501; As pituitary gigantism is rare and disease control is difficult to achieve, medical treatment with somatostatin analogues is a useful resource. In this case it showed adequate safety and a moderately good response, especially in regard to his visual fields, avoiding the need for second surgery or radiotherapy for the time being.
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This study broadens our understanding of the genetic spectrum of CNC. We suggest that PRKAR1A genetic testing and counseling be recommended for patients with CNC and their families.
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We suggest that PRKAR1A genetic testing and counseling be recommended for patients with CNC and their families. We have demonstrated for the first time the value of a mindfulness program in patients with acromegaly, analysing possible effects and advantages, and clarifying the usefulness of a specific protocol for the disease.
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Enrollment closed, Trial completion date, Trial primary completion date: PegvisOMant and the Immune SystEm (PROMISE) (clinicaltrials.gov) - Nov 8, 2022 P=N/A, N=30, Active, not recruiting, We have demonstrated for the first time the value of a mindfulness program in patients with acromegaly, analysing possible effects and advantages, and clarifying the usefulness of a specific protocol for the disease. Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Jun 2022 --> Mar 2023 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2022 --> Dec 2022
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Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Jun 2022 --> Mar 2023 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2022 --> Dec 2022 The findings suggested that lower preoperative weight and a postoperative transient gain in body weight are associated with an increased risk of DPH in acromegaly patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery.
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A multimodal approach with surgery, medical therapy, and (more rarely) radiation therapy is required to achieve these goals. In this Review, we examine the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of acromegaly, with an emphasis on the importance of tailoring management strategies to each patient to optimise outcomes.
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In this Review, we examine the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of acromegaly, with an emphasis on the importance of tailoring management strategies to each patient to optimise outcomes. Minimum intraoperative GH may predict long-term outcome for acromegaly, which in principle could provide the pituitary neurosurgeon with real-time feedback and inform intraoperative decision making.
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P=N/A, N=30, Recruiting, Minimum intraoperative GH may predict long-term outcome for acromegaly, which in principle could provide the pituitary neurosurgeon with real-time feedback and inform intraoperative decision making. Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2023 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2024 --> Jun 2023
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Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2023 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2024 --> Jun 2023 Our study demonstrates higher prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities in acromegaly patients and the impact of IGF-1 levels and body composition parameters in pathology in some of these comorbidities.
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Our study demonstrates higher prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities in acromegaly patients and the impact of IGF-1 levels and body composition parameters in pathology in some of these comorbidities. Patients with acromegaly maintained long-term biochemical response while receiving OOC, with no new AEs observed with prolonged OOC exposure.
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In conclusion, this study suggested a possible association between acromegaly and ossification of the spinal ligaments, although the number of patients was insufficient to draw a conclusion. Acromegaly patients should be tested to confirm, or rule out, spinal ossification, and further studies to clarify the underlying mechanism of spinal ossification in acromegaly patients are warranted.
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Acromegaly patients should be tested to confirm, or rule out, spinal ossification, and further studies to clarify the underlying mechanism of spinal ossification in acromegaly patients are warranted. In our retrospective cohort study, the findings suggested that the SAGIT® instrument may be a beneficial preoperative tool to predict the initial remission postoperatively and long-term prognosis of the patients with acromegaly.
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P=N/A, N=520, Active, not recruiting, In our retrospective cohort study, the findings suggested that the SAGIT® instrument may be a beneficial preoperative tool to predict the initial remission postoperatively and long-term prognosis of the patients with acromegaly. Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2022 --> Jul 2023
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Enrollment closed, Trial completion date, Trial primary completion date: A Prospective Study of Outcome After Therapy for Acromegaly (clinicaltrials.gov) - Oct 26, 2022 P=N/A, N=250, Active, not recruiting, Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2022 --> Jul 2023 Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Jun 2022 --> Jun 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2022 --> Jun 2025
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