Continuous Subcutaneous Hydrocortisone Infusion versus Oral Hydrocortisone Replacement for Treatment of Addison's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Marianne Øksnes,
Sigríður Björnsdóttir,
Magnus Isaksson,
Paal Methlie,
Siri Carlsen,
Roy M. Nilsen,
JanErik Broman,
Kai Triebner,
Olle Kämpe,
AnnaLena Hulting,
Sophie Bensing,
Eystein S. Husebye,
Kristian Løvås
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2013-4253
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrocortisone , glucocorticoid , circadian rhythm , morning , crossover study , endocrinology , randomized controlled trial , adrenal insufficiency , cushing's disease , disease , placebo , alternative medicine , pathology
Conventional glucocorticoid replacement therapy fails to mimic the physiological cortisol rhythm, which may have implications for morbidity and mortality in patients with Addison's disease.
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