Persistent hypoglycemia due to an IGF-II-secreting malignant pheochromocytoma: a case report and literature review.

A malignant pheochromocytoma with IGF-II-mediated hypoglycemia is reported; although treatment was cumbersome and evolution unfortunate, this diagnosis must be kept in mind when dealing with NICTH's differential diagnosis.

Oligomeric Enteral Nutrition in Undernutrition, due to Oncology Treatment-Related Diarrhea. Systematic Review and Proposal of An Algorithm of Action.

Oncology treatment-related diarrhea and malnutrition appear together in oncological patients because of the disease itself, or the treatments that are administered for it. Therefore it is essential to carry out a nutritional treatment. Enteral nutrition formulas, containing peptides and medium chain triglycerides, can facilitate absorption in cases of malabsorption.

A comparison of induced effects on urinary calcium by thiazides and different dietary salt doses: Implications in clinical practice.

Introduction: Both dietary restriction of sodium chloride (NaCl) and treatment with thiazides have been used in hypercalciuric patients.

Objectives: To calculate regular salt intake and investigate the correlation between natriuresis and urinary calcium with usual diet (B) and after changing the amount of NaCl intake and administration of thiazides.

Material And Methods: Nineteen healthy young individuals had their diet replaced by 2l of Nutrison Low Sodium (500mg sodium/day) daily for two days.