Monitoring adrenal insufficiency through salivary steroids: a pilot study

CONCLUSIONS: None of the GRTs mimics normal glucocorticoid rhythmicity and exposure. SalE, SalF and Z-score may be useful markers for monitoring and comparing different GRTs. Excess glucocorticoid in early afternoon best associated with depressive symptoms and worse life and sleep quality.PMID:38571387 | DOI:10.1093/ejendo/lvae037

Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - April 4, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lorenzo Tucci Flaminia Fanelli Ilaria Improta Valentina Bissi Claudia Lena Greta Galante Marco Mezzullo Matteo Magagnoli Anna Bianca Lalumera Giacomo Colombin Kimberly Coscia Laura Rotolo Valentina Vicennati Uberto Pagotto Guido Di Dalmazi Source Type: research