In acromegaly, increased bone mineral density (BMD) is determined by GH-excess, gonadal function and gender.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study was to evaluate bone metabolism and bone mineral density (BMD), and to indicate the main determinants of these parameters in a large group of patients with active acromegaly.
METHODS: A group of 121 active acromegalics, aged 23-80 years, from a single endocrinological center was s.....
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Takahashi T, Ikeda K, Hasegawa T. Social evaluation-induced amylase elevation and economic decision-making in the dictator game in humans. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2007 Oct; 28(5): 662-665