Articles listed in blue may be of special interest to clinicians.

Special Articles:

James R. Baker, Jr.

EDITORIAL:Dying (Apoptosing?) for a Consensus on the Fas Death Pathway in the Thyroid
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2593-2595 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2593 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kyuzi Kamoi, Makoto Toyama, and Norihito Sudo

CLINICAL CASE SEMINAR:A Case of Cushing’s Disease Revealed Six Years after Postpartum Hypopituitarism
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2718-2723 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2718 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Studies:

J. Gibney, J. D. Wallace, T. Spinks, L. Schnorr, A. Ranicar, R. C. Cuneo, S. Lockhart, K. G. Burnand, F. Salomon, P. H. Sonksen, and D. Russell-Jones

The Effects of 10 Years of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (GH) in Adult GH-Deficient Patients
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2596-2602 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2596 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hartmut P. H. Neumann, Martin Reincke, Bernhard U. Bender, Romy Elsner, and Günter Janetschek

COMMENTS:Preserved Adrenocortical Function After Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenal Sparing Surgery for Hereditary Pheochromocytoma
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2608-2610 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2608 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Emanuela Arvat, Barbara Maccagno, Josefina Ramunni, Lidia DI Vito, Roberta Giordano, Laura Gianotti, Fabio Broglio, Franco Camanni, and Ezio Ghigo

The Inhibitory Effect of Alprazolam, a Benzodiazepine, Overrides the Stimulatory Effect of Metyrapone-Induced Lack of Negative Cortisol Feedback on Corticotroph Secretion in Humans
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2611-2615 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2611 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nina N’Diaye, Pavel Hamet, Johanne Tremblay, Jean-Marie Boutin, Louis Gaboury, and André Lacroix

Asynchronous Development of Bilateral Nodular Adrenal Hyperplasia in Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide-Dependent Cushing’s Syndrome
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2616-2622 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2616 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Toshiyuki Yasuda, Hisashi Ohnishi, Kunio Wataki, Masanori Minagawa, Kanshi Minamitani, and Hiroo Niimi

Outcome of a Baby Born from a Mother with Acquired Juvenile Hypothyroidism Having Undetectable Thyroid Hormone Concentrations
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2630-2632 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2630 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Gasperi, G. Aimaretti, G. Scarcello, G. Corneli, C. Cosci, E. Arvat, E. Martino, and E. Ghigo

Low Dose Hexarelin and Growth Hormone (GH)-Releasing Hormone as a Diagnostic Tool for the Diagnosis of GH Deficiency in Adults: Comparison with Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia Test
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2633-2637 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2633 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carlos Simón, Amparo Mercader, Juan Garcia-Velasco, George Nikas, Carlos Moreno, Jose Remohí, and Antonio Pellicer

Coculture of Human Embryos with Autologous Human Endometrial Epithelial Cells in Patients with Implantation Failure
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2638-2646 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2638 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Lepage, G. Légaré, C. Racicot, J.-H. Brossard, R. Lapointe, M. Dagenais, and P. D’Amour

Hypocalcemia Induced during Major and Minor Abdominal Surgery in Humans
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2654-2658 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2654 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Filicori, G. E. Cognigni, S. Taraborrelli, D. Spettoli, W. Ciampaglia, C. Tabarelli de Fatis, and P. Pocognoli

Luteinizing Hormone Activity Supplementation Enhances Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Efficacy and Improves Ovulation Induction Outcome
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2659-2663 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2659 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Annamaria Colao, Rosario Pivonello, Stefano Spiezia, Antongiulio Faggiano, Diego Ferone, Mariagiovanna Filippella, Paolo Marzullo, Gaetana Cerbone, Marcello Siciliani, and Gaetano Lombardi

Persistence of Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Cushing’s Disease after Five Years of Successful Cure
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2664-2672 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2664 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bruno Guerci, Laurent Meyer, Agnès Sallé, Anne Charrié, Brigitte Dousset, Olivier Ziegler, and Pierre Drouin

Comparison of Metabolic Deterioration between Insulin Analog and Regular Insulin after a 5-Hour Interruption of a Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Type 1 Diabetic Patients
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2673-2678 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2673 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. C. Hindmarsh, E. Dennison, S. M. Pincus, C. Cooper, C. H. D. Fall, D. R. Matthews, P. J. Pringle, and C. G. D. Brook

A Sexually Dimorphic Pattern of Growth Hormone Secretion in the Elderly
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2679-2685 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2679 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Claude Gronfier, Chantal Simon, François Piquard, Jean Ehrhart, and Gabrielle Brandenberger

Neuroendocrine Processes Underlying Ultradian Sleep Regulation in Man
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2686-2690 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2686 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lourdes Ibáñez, Francis de Zegher, and Neus Potau

Anovulation after Precocious Pubarche: Early Markers and Time Course in Adolescence
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2691-2695 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2691 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jacques Young, Rodolfo Rey, Beatrice Couzinet, Philippe Chanson, Nathalie Josso, and Gilbert Schaison

Antimüllerian Hormone in Patients with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2696-2699 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2696 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yoshiaki Somekawa, Miki Chigughi, Misako Harada, and Tomoko Ishibashi

Use of Vitamin K₂ (Menatetrenone) and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ in the Prevention of Bone Loss Induced by Leuprolide
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2700-2704 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2700 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dan Granberg, Mats Stridsberg, Rein Seensalu, Barbro Eriksson, Gudmar Lundqvist, Kjell Öberg, and Britt Skogseid

Plasma Chromogranin A in Patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2712-2717 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2712 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefan A. Wudy, Helmuth G. Dörr, Claudia Solleder, Mahmoud Djalali, and János Homoki

Profiling Steroid Hormones in Amniotic Fluid of Midpregnancy by Routine Stable Isotope Dilution/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: Reference Values and Concentrations in Fetuses at Risk for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2724-2728 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2724 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. A. Kaltsas, J. J. Mukherjee, P. J. Jenkins, M. A. Satta, N. Islam, J. P. Monson, G. M. Besser, and A. B. Grossman

Menstrual Irregularity in Women with Acromegaly
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2731-2735 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2731 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bijayeswar Vaidya, Rebecca Coffey, Beth Coyle, Richard Trembath, Camille San Lazaro, William Reardon, and Pat Kendall-Taylor

Concurrence of Pendred Syndrome, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Simple Goiter in One Family
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2736-2738 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2736 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. J. Fraher, R. Avram, P. H. Watson, G. N. Hendy, J. E. Henderson, K. L. Chong, D. Goltzman, P. Morley, G. E. Willick, J. F. Whitfield, and A. B. Hodsman

Comparison of the Biochemical Responses to Human Parathyroid Hormone-(1–31)NH₂ and hPTH-(1–34) in Healthy Humans
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2739-2743 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2739 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Johanna Aaltonen, Mika P. Laitinen, Kaisa Vuojolainen, Risto Jaatinen, Nina Horelli-Kuitunen, Laura Seppä, Henna Louhio, Timo Tuuri, Jari Sjöberg, Ralf Bützow, Outi Hovatta, Leslie Dale, and Olli Ritvos

Human Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF-9) and Its Novel Homolog GDF-9B Are Expressed in Oocytes during Early Folliculogenesis
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2744-2750 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2744 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

James A. Levine, Norman L. Eberhardt, and Michael D. Jensen

Leptin Responses to Overfeeding: Relationship with Body Fat and Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2751-2754 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2751 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Dötsch, K.-D. Nüsken, I. Knerr, M. Kirschbaum, R. Repp, and W. Rascher

Leptin and Neuropeptide Y Gene Expression in Human Placenta: Ontogeny and Evidence for Similarities to Hypothalamic Regulation
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2755-2758 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2755 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anne Barlier, Isabelle Pellegrini-Bouiller, Ginette Gunz, Alfredo J. Zamora, Philippe Jaquet, and Alain Enjalbert

Impact of gsp Oncogene on the Expression of Genes Coding for G_s, Pit-1, G_i2, and Somatostatin Receptor 2 in Human Somatotroph Adenomas: Involvement in Octreotide Sensitivity
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2759-2765 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2759 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lucila L. K. Elias, Angela Huebner, Gill D. Pullinger, Adriana Mirtella, and Adrian J. L. Clark

Functional Characterization of Naturally Occurring Mutations of the Human Adrenocorticotropin Receptor: Poor Correlation of Phenotype and Genotype
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2766-2770 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2766 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael J. Toth, Cynthia K. Sites, and Eric T. Poehlman

Hormonal and Physiological Correlates of Energy Expenditure and Substrate Oxidation in Middle-Aged, Premenopausal Women
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2771-2775 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2771 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Catia Pilon, Matteo Pistorello, Alessandro Moscon, Giuseppe Altavilla, Uberto Pagotto, Marco Boscaro, and Francesco Fallo

Inactivation of the p16 Tumor Suppressor Gene in Adrenocortical Tumors
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2776-2779 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2776 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefano Mora, Pisit Pitukcheewanont, Jerald C. Nelson, and Vicente Gilsanz

Serum Levels of Insulin-Like Growth Factor I and the Density, Volume, and Cross-Sectional Area of Cortical Bone in Children
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2780-2783 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2780 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Oliver Gimm, Angela Greco, Cuong Hoang-Vu, Henning Dralle, Marco A. Pierotti, and Charis Eng

Mutation Analysis Reveals Novel Sequence Variants in NTRK1 in Sporadic Human Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2784-2787 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2784 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Russell J. Woods, C. Fred Kemp, Joel David, Ian G. Sumner, and Philip J. Lowry

Cleavage of Recombinant Human Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (CRF)-Binding Protein Produces a 27-Kilodalton Fragment Capable of Binding CRF
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2788-2794 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2788 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephan Steckelbroeck, Dagmar D. Heidrich, Birgit Stoffel-Wagner, Volkmar H. J. Hans, Johannes Schramm, Frank Bidlingmaier, and Dietrich Klingmüller

Characterization of Aromatase Cytochrome P450 Activity in the Human Temporal Lobe
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2795-2801 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2795 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Simoncini, R. Apa, F. M. Reis, F. Miceli, M. Stomati, L. Driul, A. Lanzone, A. R. Genazzani, and F. Petraglia

Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells: A New Source and Potential Target for Corticotropin-Releasing Factor
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2802-2806 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2802 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cesar Libanati, David J. Baylink, Eliana Lois-Wenzel, Narasimhan Srinivasan, and Subburaman Mohan

Studies on the Potential Mediators of Skeletal Changes Occurring during Puberty in Girls
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2807-2814 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2807 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Roger Smith, E. Jean Wickings, Maria E. Bowman, Anne Belleoud, Guy Dubreuil, Joanne J. Davies, and Gemma Madsen

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone in Chimpanzee and Gorilla Pregnancies
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2820-2825 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2820 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Javad Khosravi, Anastasia Diamandi, Jehangir Mistry, and Radha G. Krishna

The High Molecular Weight Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein Complex: Epitope Mapping, Immunoassay, and Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2826-2833 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2826 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Denis Franchimont, Henri Martens, Marie-Therese Hagelstein, Edouard Louis, Walthere Dewe, George P. Chrousos, Jacques Belaiche, and Vincent Geenen

Tumor Necrosis Factor Decreases, and Interleukin-10 Increases, the Sensitivity of Human Monocytes to Dexamethasone: Potential Regulation of the Glucocorticoid Receptor
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2834-2839 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2834 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Electron Kebebew, Mariwil G. Wong, Allan E. Siperstein, Quan-Yang Duh, and Orlo H. Clark

Phenylacetate Inhibits Growth and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Secretion in Human Thyroid Carcinoma Cells and Modulates Their Differentiated Function
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2840-2847 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2840 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Roberto Romoli, Andrea Lania, Giovanna Mantovani, Sabrina Corbetta, Luca Persani, and Anna Spada

Expression of Calcium-Sensing Receptor and Characterization of Intracellular Signaling in Human Pituitary Adenomas
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2848-2853 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2848 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. M. Riches, G. F. Watts, J. Hua, G. R. Stewart, R. P. Naoumova, and P. H. R. Barrett

Reduction in Visceral Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Improvement in Apolipoprotein B-100 Metabolism in Obese Men
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2854-2861 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2854 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Shah, J. Aloi, W. S. Evans, and J. D. Veldhuis

Time Mode of Growth Hormone (GH) Entry into the Bloodstream and Steady-State Plasma GH Concentrations, Rather Than Sex, Estradiol, or Menstrual Cycle Stage, Primarily Determine the GH Elimination Rate in Healthy Young Women and Men
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2862-2869 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2862 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ana Elisa C. Billerbeck, Tânia A. S. S. Bachega, Eliana T. Frazzatto, Mirian Yumie Nishi, Anna Carla Goldberg, Maria Lucia C. Marin, Guiomar Madureira, Osmar Monte, Ivo J. P. Arnhold, and Berenice B. Mendonca

A Novel Missense Mutation, GLY424SER, in Brazilian Patients with 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2870-2872 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2870 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yaqoub Ashhab, Orlando Dominguez, Mireia Sospedra, Carme Roura-Mir, Anna Lucas-Martín, and Ricardo Pujol-Borrell

A One-Tube Polymerase Chain Reaction Protocol Demonstrates CC Chemokine Overexpression in Graves’ Disease Glands
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2873-2882 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2873 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Song Guang Ren, Judy Seliktar, Xian Li, Jerome M. Hershman, Glenn D. Braunstein, and Shlomo Melmed

In Vivo and in Vitro Regulation of Thyroid Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF): Marker of Hypothyroidism
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2883-2887 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2883 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maria-Terésa van der Merwe, Per-Anders Jansson, Nigel J. Crowther, Ivan H. Boyd, I. Peter Gray, Barry I. Joffe, and Peter N. Lönnroth

Lactate and Glycerol Release from Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Black and White Lean Men
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2888-2895 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2888 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yuji Hiromatsu, Tomoaki Hoshino, Hideo Yagita, Mari Koga, Shotaro Sakisaka, Junnichi Honda, Damu Yang, Nobuhiko Kayagaki, Ko Okumura, and Kyohei Nonaka

Functional Fas Ligand Expression in Thyrocytes from Patients with Graves’ Disease
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2896-2902 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2896 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long Jin, Bartolome G. Burguera, Marta E. Couce, Bernd W. Scheithauer, Jesse Lamsan, Norman L. Eberhardt, Elzbieta Kulig, and Ricardo V. Lloyd

Leptin and Leptin Receptor Expression in Normal and Neoplastic Human Pituitary: Evidence of a Regulatory Role for Leptin on Pituitary Cell Proliferation
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2903-2911 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2903 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ryszard M. Pluta, Lynnette Nieman, John L. Doppman, Joseph C. Watson, Nancy Tresser, David A. Katz, and Edward H. Oldfield

Extrapituitary Parasellar Microadenoma in Cushing’s Disease
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2912-2923 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2912 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nicholas Mitsiades, Vassiliki Poulaki, George Mastorakos, Sophia Tseleni-Balafouta, Vassiliki Kotoula, Demetrios A. Koutras, and Maria Tsokos

Fas Ligand Expression in Thyroid Carcinomas: A Potential Mechanism of Immune Evasion
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2924-2932 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2924 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Charlotte Siggaard, Søren Rittig, Thomas J. Corydon, Per Hove Andreasen, Thomas G. Jensen, Brage S. Andresen, Gary L. Robertson, Niels Gregersen, Lars Bolund, and Erling B. Pedersen

Clinical and Molecular Evidence of Abnormal Processing and Trafficking of the Vasopressin Preprohormone in a Large Kindred with Familial Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus due to A Signal Peptide Mutation
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2933-2941 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2933 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean Claude Reubi, Jean A. Laissue, Beatrice Waser, David L. Steffen, R. William Hipkin, and Agnes Schonbrunn

Immunohistochemical Detection of Somatostatin sst2a Receptors in the Lymphatic, Smooth Muscular, and Peripheral Nervous Systems of the Human Gastrointestinal Tract: Facts and Artifacts
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2942-2950 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2942 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stacie Weil, Keith Vendola, Jian Zhou, and Carolyn A. Bondy

Androgen and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Interactions in Primate Ovarian Follicle Development
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2951-2956 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2951 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Regina Castro, Elizabeth R. Bergert, Thomas G. Beito, Bryan McIver, John R. Goellner, and John C. Morris

Development of Monoclonal Antibodies Against the Human Sodium Iodide Symporter: Immunohistochemical Characterization of This Protein in Thyroid Cells
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2957-2962 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2957 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. A. Mote, R. L. Balleine, E. M. McGowan, and C. L. Clarke

Colocalization of Progesterone Receptors A and B by Dual Immunofluorescent Histochemistry in Human Endometrium during the Menstrual Cycle
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2963-2971 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2963 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the Clinical Research Centers:

Alexandros N. Vgontzas, Dimitris A. Papanicolaou, Edward O. Bixler, Angela Lotsikas, Keith Zachman, Anthony Kales, Paolo Prolo, Ma-Li Wong, Julio Licinio, Philip W. Gold, Ramon C. Hermida, George Mastorakos, and George P. Chrousos

Circadian Interleukin-6 Secretion and Quantity and Depth of Sleep
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2603-2607 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2603 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nicola Longo, Yuhuan Wang, and Marzia Pasquali

Progressive Decline in Insulin Levels in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2623-2629 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2623 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter J. Snyder, Helen Peachey, Peter Hannoush, Jesse A. Berlin, Louise Loh, David A. Lenrow, John H. Holmes, Abdallah Dlewati, Jill Santanna, Clifford J. Rosen, and Brian L. Strom

Effect of Testosterone Treatment on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Men Over 65 Years of Age
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2647-2653 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2647 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Melinda Sheffield-Moore, Randall J. Urban, Steven E. Wolf, J. Jiang, Don H. Catlin, David N. Herndon, Robert R. Wolfe, and Arny A. Ferrando

Short-Term Oxandrolone Administration Stimulates Net Muscle Protein Synthesis in Young Men
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2705-2711 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2705 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

John S. Adams, Vitaly Kantorovich, Cindy Wu, Marjan Javanbakht, and Bruce W. Hollis

Resolution of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Osteopenic Patients Results in Rapid Recovery of Bone Mineral Density
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2729-2730 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2729 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. N. Patel, G. Eisenhofer, S. W. Coppack, and J. M. Miles

Norepinephrine Spillover in Forearm and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue before and after Eating
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2815-2819 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2815 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Wolfgang Oelkers

Comment on Comparison of the Low Dose Short Synacthen Test (1 µg), the Conventional Dose Short Synacthen Test (250 µg), and the Insulin Tolerance Test for Assessment of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Patients with Pituitary Disease
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2973 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2973 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tarig A. M. Abdu, Tarik A. Elhadd, Richard Neary, and Richard N. Clayton

Response to Dr. Oelkers: There Is Enough Evidence in Favor of Low Dose ACTH Test—Authors’ Response
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2973a-2974a doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2973-a [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mario Ciampelli, Anna Maria Fulghesu, and Antonio Lanzone

Comment on "Prevalence and Predictors of Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome"
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2974-2975 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2974 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrea Dunaif and Richard S. Legro

Prevalence and Predictors of Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—Authors’ Response
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2975-2976 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2975 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Perrin C. White

Comment on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia without Demonstrable Genetic Mutations
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2976 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2976 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Saroj Nimkarn, Barbara I. Cerame, Ji-Qing Wei, Maria I. New, Robert C. Wilson, Miroslav Dumic, Renata Zunec, Ljerka Brkljacic, and Veselin Skrabic

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia without Demonstrable Genetic Mutations—Authors’ Response
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2976a-2977a doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2976-a [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rapid Communications:

M. Garcia-Ramirez, L. Audi, P. Andaluz, and A. Carrascosa

Effects of TGF-ß1 on Proliferation and IGFBP-3 Production in a Primary Culture of Human Fetal Epiphyseal Chondrocytes (HFEC)
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2978 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2978 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY:

The Endocrine Society Awards
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2982-2983 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2982 [Full Text] [PDF]  

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2984-2997 doi:10.1210/jc.84.8.2984 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Announcements:

Erratum
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 84: 2972 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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