Comparison of plasma aldosterone measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry in screening test for primary aldosteronism.

Background: Whether chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) measurement can be used interchangeably in primary aldosteronism (PA) screening is still controversial. The purpose of this study was to compare CLIA to LC-MS/MS for PAC measurement in PA screening.

Methods: All participants underwent aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) testing.

Genome-wide analysis study of gestational diabetes mellitus and related pathogenic factors in a Chinese Han population.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects the metabolism of both the mother and fetus during and after pregnancy. Genetic factors are important in the pathogenesis of GDM, and associations vary by ethnicity. However, related studies about the relationship between the susceptibility genes and glucose traits remain limited in China.

Pancreatic-derived factor predicts remission of impaired glucose tolerance women with history of gestational diabetes.

Aim: To clarify whether pancreatic derived factor (PANDER) predicts the remission of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) due to lifestyle intervention among women with history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: IGT women with GDM history in a prospective cohort study were enrolled at 4-12 weeks postpartum and grouped based on PANDER level at recruitment. After lifestyle intervention, glucose metabolism examined was performed at one year postpartum.

Traditional Cantonese puerperal practices and postpartum cardiometabolism in gestational diabetes.

Background And Objectives: With gestational diabetes (GDM), women have a higher risk for future type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for diabetes for it are amplified. Whether this phenomenon is affected by traditional puerperal or postpartum practices among Chinese women who develop gestational diabetes is unclear. This has been explored in a Cantonese cultural setting to enable relevant risk management.

Diagnostic Strategy and Prognostic Factors for Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome: A Retrospective Study of 64 Cases.

Introduction: Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (EAS) is a serious life-threatening disease. Tumor localization is crucial in EAS management. This underscores the importance of evaluating imaging methods and prognostic factors to provide a clear basis for patient diagnosis and management.

Comparison of Clinical Features between Primary Aldosteronism and Essential Hypertension in Chinese Patients: A Case-Control Study.

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one of the most common forms of secondary hypertension. Recent studies suggest that, compared with essential hypertension (EH), PA presents more severe disorders of glycolipid metabolism and organ damages. This case-control retrospective study aimed to ascertain clinical features and metabolic parameters between Chinese patients of PA and EH.

Staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma investigated by magnetic resonance imaging.

Background And Purpose: To investigate the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) sixth edition staging system of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Patients And Methods: One hundred and fifty-nine non-disseminated biopsy-proven NPC patients were studied with MRI before treatment. Retrieval of MRI information enabled us to restage all patients accurately according to the sixth edition of the AJCC staging system.