October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study found that individuals with a nondipper blood pressure pattern had significantly higher 24-hour urinary aldosterone levels than those with a dipper pattern.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study found that individuals with a nondipper blood pressure pattern had higher 24-hour urinary aldosterone levels, suggesting a possible link to heart issues.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study investigates the potential link between atrial fibrillation and circulating aldosterone levels related to cardiac fibrosis in patients with hypertension.
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February 2015 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition caused by NR 3C1 gene mutations leading to glucocorticoid resistance, and reports no new clinical results; early identification and genetic testing are recommended for diagnosis.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, pioglitazone treatment in insulin-resistant PCOS patients decreased relative 5alpha-reductase activity without significantly affecting cortisol levels or urinary cortisol excretion.
