Hair cortisol and changes in cortisol dynamics in chronic kidney disease

ConclusionCortisol-after-DST and salivary cortisol rhythm present progressive alterations in CKD patients. Changes in cortisol excretion and HPA dynamics in CKD are not accompanied by significant changes in long-term exposure to cortisol evaluated by HC. The clinical significance and pathophysiological mechanisms explaining the associations between HPA parameters, body composition, and kidney damage warrant further study.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research