[Acute phase response after stroke: differences between ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage].

Background: To evaluate differences in the temporal profile of acute phase response (APR) between ischemic stroke (IS) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Patients And Method: We studied APR parameters (< 24 h and 3-5 day) in 88 consecutive patients (43 ICH and 45 IS). The increase/decrease of the parameters between both dates was analyzed.

[Low sensitivity of IGF-I, IGFBP-3 and urinary GH in the diagnosis of growth hormone insufficiency in slowly-growing short-statured boys. Grupo Español de Estudio de la Talla Baja].

Background: The usefulness of IGF-I, IGFBP-3, and the urinary GH excretion in the diagnostic evaluation of growth retardation in boys with short stature was studied.

Subjects And Method: Serum samples from two GH-stimulation tests and two 24-h urine samples were sent to a Central Laboratory to measure serum and urinary GH, serum IGF-I, IGFBP-3 and GHBP, both in absolute and standardized values (Z-score). Short children were classified as growth hormone deficient (GHD) (n = 25), and idiopathic short statured (ISS) (n = 54), on the basis of the peak stimulated GH concentration of < 7.