Publications by authors named "Tiphaine Carton"
Article Synopsis
- The insulin tolerance test (ITT) is crucial for diagnosing cortisol and growth hormone deficiencies, but there's debate on whether to give carbohydrates to patients once hypoglycemia occurs.
- A study with 15 participants compared the effects of normal Cola vs. Cola Zero during ITT and found that normal Cola significantly reduced hypoglycemia duration and improved patient comfort.
- Although sugar did not alter cortisol and growth hormone peaks, it did enhance recovery from low glucose levels and relief from hypoglycemia symptoms, reinforcing the idea that addressing hypoglycemia quickly is beneficial for patient comfort.
Introduction: Late-night salivary cortisol (LSaC) and 24-h urinary free cortisol measurement, and overnight 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test (1 mg-DST) are the first-line screening tests recommended for Cushing's syndrome. Through elevations in the level of cortisol-binding globulin, oral contraceptive agents lead to increases in the total plasma cortisol concentration, yielding false-positive 1 mg-DST results.
Objective: To compare the accuracy of the overnight 1-mg DST and two-day low-dose DST (2d-DST) in female volunteers taking combined oestrogen-progestin oral contraceptives (COCs).