Neuroblastoma is a leading cause of cancer-related death in children. Accumulated data
suggest that differentiation arrest of the neural-crest-derived sympathoadrenal lineage …

Primary aldosteronism is the most common single cause of hypertension and is potentially
curable when only one adrenal gland is the culprit. The importance of primary aldosteronism …

The adrenal glands synthesize and release essential steroid hormones such as cortisol and
aldosterone, but many aspects of human adrenal gland development are not well …

The adrenal cortex undergoes multiple structural and functional rearrangements to satisfy
the systemic needs for steroids during fetal life, postnatal development, and adulthood. A …

Infections impair neurological outcome and increase mortality after spinal cord injury (SCI).
Emerging data show that pathogens more easily infect individuals with SCI because SCI …

Adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and adrenal androgens which
are essential for life, supporting balance, immune response and sexual maturation …

Maternal heat stress during late pregnancy can lead to intrauterine hyperthermia and affect
fetal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis development and function. Herein, we investigated …

Metabolic diseases are prevalent in modern society and have reached pandemic
proportions. Metabolic diseases have systemic effects on the body and can lead to changes …

Context Sexual dimorphism has direct consequences on the incidence and survival of
cancer. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to improve prognosis. Objective This work …

Background Measurement of free metanephrines is recommended for screening of
pheochromocytoma (PCC) but requires appropriate reference intervals (RIs) …