Adrenocortical and pituitary Responsiveness Following Long-term, High Dosage Corticotropin Administration.

Autor: Reed, Peter I., Clayman, Charles B., Palmer, Walter L.
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Zdroj: Annals of Internal Medicine; Jul64, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p1, 10p
Abstrakt: Investigates the effect of prolonged administration of corticotropin in high dosage on the function of the adrenal cortex and the pituitary gland. Action of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH); Treatment of patients with chronic ulcerative colitis or regional enteritis with ACTH; Increased responsiveness of the adrenal cortex to stimulation with corticotropin.
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