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Atila C, Refardt J, Christ-Crain M. Arginine vasopressin deficiency: diagnosis, management and the relevance of oxytocin deficiency. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2024:10.1038/s41574-024-00985-x. [PMID: 38693275 DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-00985-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Polyuria-polydipsia syndrome can be caused by central diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus or primary polydipsia. To avoid confusion with diabetes mellitus, the name 'central diabetes insipidus' was changed in 2022 to arginine vasopressin (AVP) deficiency and 'nephrogenic diabetes insipidus' was renamed as AVP resistance. To differentiate the three entities, various osmotic and non-osmotic copeptin-based stimulation tests have been introduced in the past decade. The hypertonic saline test plus plasma copeptin measurement emerged as the test with highest diagnostic accuracy, replacing the water deprivation test as the gold standard in differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome. The mainstay of treatment for AVP deficiency is AVP replacement with desmopressin, a synthetic analogue of AVP specific for AVP receptor 2 (AVPR2), which usually leads to rapid improvements in polyuria and polydipsia. The main adverse effect of desmopressin is dilutional hyponatraemia, which can be reduced by regularly performing the so-called desmopressin escape method. Evidence from the past few years suggests an additional oxytocin deficiency in patients with AVP deficiency. This potential deficiency should be further evaluated in future studies, including feasible provocation tests for clinical practice and interventional trials with oxytocin substitution.
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- Cihan Atila
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Clinical Research University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Beck J, Siebenhüner A, Wild D, Christ E, Refardt J. Impact of sex on treatment decisions and outcome in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms. Endocr Relat Cancer 2024; 31:e230235. [PMID: 38117915 DOI: 10.1530/erc-23-0235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Sex differences affect the management of several diseases in both male and female patients. However, the influence of sex on neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) has been scarcely investigated. Thus, this study aimed to compare tumor characteristics, treatment decisions, and overall survival in patients with NENs, stratified by sex. The retrospective analysis of the SwissNET cohort covered NENs of gastroenteropancreatic, pulmonary, or unknown origin from July 2014 to September 2022. The analysis included 1985 patients (46% female and 54% male). No significant difference in tumor grading was found between male and female patients. However, male patients presented with higher staging at time of diagnosis and with more lymph node and bone metastases. Surgery was performed more often in female compared to male patients (73.4% vs 68.7%, P = 0.023). Male patients received peptide receptor nuclide therapy (PRRT) earlier than female patients (7.8 months vs 13.1 months from time of diagnosis, P = 0.003). The median overall survival was significantly shorter for male compared to female patients (male: 18 years, female: not reached, P < 0.001, hazard ratio (HR) 1.55 (1.19-2.01), P = 0.001). Multivariable analyses revealed advanced age (HR 1.02 (1.01-1.04)), cancer of unknown origin (HR 2.01 (1.09-3.70)), higher grading (G3: HR 6.74 (4.22-10.76)), having metastases at the time of diagnosis (HR 2.11 (1.47-3.02)), and surgical treatment (HR 0.67 (0.48-0.93)) as independent predictors for overall survival. In conclusion, male sex was associated with worse outcome in NEN patients, likely due to more advanced tumor stage at the time of diagnosis. Further investigations are required to understand the underlying mechanisms of these sex differences.
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- Julia Beck
- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Radvanyi Z, Yoo EJ, Kandasamy P, Salas-Bastos A, Monnerat S, Refardt J, Christ-Crain M, Hayashi H, Kondo Y, Jantsch J, Rubio-Aliaga I, Sommer L, Wagner CA, Hediger MA, Kwon HM, Loffing J, Pathare G. Extracellular sodium regulates fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) formation. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:105480. [PMID: 37992803 PMCID: PMC10770535 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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The bone-derived hormone fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) has recently received much attention due to its association with chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease progression. Extracellular sodium concentration ([Na+]) plays a significant role in bone metabolism. Hyponatremia (lower serum [Na+]) has recently been shown to be independently associated with FGF23 levels in patients with chronic systolic heart failure. However, nothing is known about the direct impact of [Na+] on FGF23 production. Here, we show that an elevated [Na+] (+20 mM) suppressed FGF23 formation, whereas low [Na+] (-20 mM) increased FGF23 synthesis in the osteoblast-like cell lines UMR-106 and MC3T3-E1. Similar bidirectional changes in FGF23 abundance were observed when osmolality was altered by mannitol but not by urea, suggesting a role of tonicity in FGF23 formation. Moreover, these changes in FGF23 were inversely proportional to the expression of NFAT5 (nuclear factor of activated T cells-5), a transcription factor responsible for tonicity-mediated cellular adaptations. Furthermore, arginine vasopressin, which is often responsible for hyponatremia, did not affect FGF23 production. Next, we performed a comprehensive and unbiased RNA-seq analysis of UMR-106 cells exposed to low versus high [Na+], which revealed several novel genes involved in cellular adaptation to altered tonicity. Additional analysis of cells with Crisp-Cas9-mediated NFAT5 deletion indicated that NFAT5 controls numerous genes associated with FGF23 synthesis, thereby confirming its role in [Na+]-mediated FGF23 regulation. In line with these in vitro observations, we found that hyponatremia patients have higher FGF23 levels. Our results suggest that [Na+] is a critical regulator of FGF23 synthesis.
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- Zsuzsa Radvanyi
- Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research "Kidney Control of Homeostasis", Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Membrane Transport Discovery Lab, Department of Nephrology and Hypertension and Department of Biomedical Research, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Teikyo University of Science, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Teikyo University of Science, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Hospital of Regensburg and University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Hygiene, and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research "Kidney Control of Homeostasis", Zurich, Switzerland; Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research "Kidney Control of Homeostasis", Zurich, Switzerland; Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Membrane Transport Discovery Lab, Department of Nephrology and Hypertension and Department of Biomedical Research, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research "Kidney Control of Homeostasis", Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research "Kidney Control of Homeostasis", Zurich, Switzerland.
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Sailer CO, Kuehne JM, da Conceição I, Refardt J, Christ-Crain M, Winzeler B. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity in patients with primary polydipsia compared to healthy controls. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2023; 99:535-544. [PMID: 36263471 DOI: 10.1111/cen.14835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Primary polydipsia is characterized by excessive fluid intake which may suppress vasopressin levels. It is speculated that suppressed vasopressin levels lead to a dysregulated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis as vasopressin co-modulates the HPA axis. However, data are contradictory. The aim of this study was to investigate markers of the HPA axis in patients with primary polydipsia compared to healthy controls. DESIGN Exploratory analysis combining data from two different prospective observational studies. PATIENTS We included 34 patients with primary polydipsia (68% females, median aged 29.5 years (interquartile range, IQR: 26.0, 38.8) and 20 healthy controls (55% females, median age 24.0 years [IQR: 22.0, 27.2]). MEASUREMENTS The main outcome was difference in HPA axis activity assessed using circadian serum and salivary cortisol, 24-h urinary free cortisol and cortisol levels before and after adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation; vasopressin suppression was assessed measuring fasting copeptin levels between patients with primary polydipsia and healthy controls using Wilcoxon rank-sum test. RESULTS No difference was seen in circadian serum cortisol levels (p = .9), urinary free cortisol levels (p = .17) and serum cortisol in response to ACTH stimulation (p = .77) between groups. Circadian salivary cortisol levels were significantly lower in patients with primary polydipsia compared to healthy controls with an estimated difference of -3.7 nmol/L (95% CI: -5.5, -1.8 nmol/L, p < .001). Fasting copeptin levels were significantly lower in patients with primary polydipsia compared to healthy volunteers (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Our results suggest no difference in HPA axis activity between patients with primary polydipsia and healthy controls. The observed difference in salivary cortisol levels may be linked to a dilution effect in saliva rather than an altered stress axis considering the other findings.
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- Clara O Sailer
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Atila C, Chifu I, Ferrante E, Erlic Z, Drummond JB, Indirli R, Drexhage RC, Sailer CO, Widmer A, Felder S, Powlson AS, Hutter N, Vogt DR, Gurnell M, Soares BS, Hofland J, Beuschlein F, Fassnacht M, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. Arginine or Hypertonic Saline-Stimulated Copeptin to Diagnose AVP Deficiency. N Engl J Med 2023; 389:1877-1887. [PMID: 37966286 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2306263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distinguishing between arginine vasopressin (AVP) deficiency and primary polydipsia is challenging. Hypertonic saline-stimulated copeptin has been used to diagnose AVP deficiency with high accuracy but requires close sodium monitoring. Arginine-stimulated copeptin has shown similar diagnostic accuracy but with a simpler test protocol. However, data are lacking from a head-to-head comparison between arginine-stimulated copeptin and hypertonic saline-stimulated copeptin in the diagnosis of AVP deficiency. METHODS In this international, noninferiority trial, we assigned adult patients with polydipsia and hypotonic polyuria or a known diagnosis of AVP deficiency to undergo diagnostic evaluation with hypertonic-saline stimulation on one day and with arginine stimulation on another day. Two endocrinologists independently made the final diagnosis of AVP deficiency or primary polydipsia with use of clinical information, treatment response, and the hypertonic-saline test results. The primary outcome was the overall diagnostic accuracy according to prespecified copeptin cutoff values of 3.8 pmol per liter after 60 minutes for arginine and 4.9 pmol per liter once the sodium level was more than 149 mmol per liter for hypertonic saline. RESULTS Of the 158 patients who underwent the two tests, 69 (44%) received the diagnosis of AVP deficiency and 89 (56%) received the diagnosis of primary polydipsia. The diagnostic accuracy was 74.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 67.0 to 80.6) for arginine-stimulated copeptin and 95.6% (95% CI, 91.1 to 97.8) for hypertonic saline-stimulated copeptin (estimated difference, -21.2 percentage points; 95% CI, -28.7 to -14.3). Adverse events were generally mild with the two tests. A total of 72% of the patients preferred testing with arginine as compared with hypertonic saline. Arginine-stimulated copeptin at a value of 3.0 pmol per liter or less led to a diagnosis of AVP deficiency with a specificity of 90.9% (95% CI, 81.7 to 95.7), whereas levels of more than 5.2 pmol per liter led to a diagnosis of primary polydipsia with a specificity of 91.4% (95% CI, 83.7 to 95.6). CONCLUSIONS Among adult patients with polyuria polydipsia syndrome, AVP deficiency was more accurately diagnosed with hypertonic saline-stimulated copeptin than with arginine-stimulated copeptin. (Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation; CARGOx ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03572166.).
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- Julie Refardt
- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- From the Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., B.W., M.C.-C.) and Clinical Research (J.R., C.A., C.O.S., A.W., S.F., N.H., D.R.V., B.W., M.C.-C.), University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, and the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich (Z.E., F.B.), and the LOOP Zurich-Medical Research Center (F.B.), Zurich - all in Switzerland; the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (J.R., R.C.D., J.H.); the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Würzburg (I.C., M.F.), and Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg (M.F.), Würzburg, and Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich (F.B.) - all in Germany; the Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (E.F., R.I.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan (R.I.) - both in Milan; the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (J.B.D., B.S.S.); and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus (A.S.P., M.G.) and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals (M.G.) - both in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Monnerat S, Christ-Crain M, Refardt J. One Liter a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:e1452-e1453. [PMID: 37061807 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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- Sophie Monnerat
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Monnerat S, Refardt J, Potasso L, Meier C, Christ-Crain M. An Increase in Plasma Sodium Levels Is Associated With an Increase in Osteoblast Function in Chronic SIAD. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:e1027-e1033. [PMID: 37098131 PMCID: PMC10505522 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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CONTEXT Hyponatremia is associated with increased risk for osteoporosis. Preclinical studies in untreated hyponatremia suggest osteoclast upregulation, whereas a clinical study showed improved osteoblast function after hyponatremia normalization in hospitalized patients with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD). OBJECTIVE This work aimed to investigate the effect of an increase in sodium on bone turnover, that is, the ratio of the osteoblast marker procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP) to the osteoclast marker cross-linked C-terminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX), in outpatients with chronic SIAD. METHODS A predefined secondary analysis was conducted of the 2-month double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled SANDx Trial (NCT03202667) performed from December 2017 to August 2021. Participants included 11 outpatients with chronic SIAD: 6 women, median age 73 years, who received a 4-week treatment with 25-mg empagliflozin or placebo. Main outcome measures included the relationship between the change in bone formation index (BFI), defined as P1NP/CTX, and the change in plasma sodium levels. RESULTS Changes in sodium were positively correlated with changes in BFI and P1NP (BFI: ρ=.55; P < .001; P1NP: ρ=.45; P = .004) but not with CTX (P = .184) and osteocalcin (P = .149). A sodium increase of 1 mmol/l was associated with an increase of 5.21 in BFI (95% CI, 1.41-9.00; P = .013) and with an increase of 1.48 µg/l in P1NP (95% CI, .26-2.62; P = .03). The effect of sodium change on bone markers was independent of the study medication empagliflozin. CONCLUSION An increase in plasma sodium levels in outpatients with chronic hyponatremia due to SIAD, even when mild, was associated with an increase in bone formation index (P1NP/CTX) triggered by an increase in P1NP, a surrogate marker of osteoblast function.
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- Sophie Monnerat
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Potasso L, Monnerat S, Refardt J, Lindner G, Burst V, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. Chloride and Potassium Assessment Is a Helpful Tool for Differential Diagnosis of Thiazide-Associated Hyponatremia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:2248-2254. [PMID: 36899489 PMCID: PMC10438879 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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CONTEXT Differential diagnosis of thiazide-associated hyponatremia (TAH) is challenging. Patients can either have volume depletion or a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD)-like presentation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of the simplified apparent strong ion difference in serum (aSID; sodium + potassium - chloride) as well as the urine chloride and potassium score (ChU; chloride - potassium in urine) in the differential diagnosis of TAH, in addition to assessment of fractional uric acid excretion (FUA). METHODS Post hoc analysis of prospectively collected data from June 2011 to August 2013 from 98 hospitalized patients with TAH < 125 mmol/L enrolled at University Hospital Basel and University Medical Clinic Aarau, Switzerland. Patients were categorized according to treatment response in volume-depleted TAH requiring volume substitution or SIAD-like TAH requiring fluid restriction. We computed sensitivity analyses with ROC curves for positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of aSID, ChU, and FUA in differential diagnosis of TAH. RESULTS An aSID > 42 mmol/L had a PPV of 79.1% in identifying patients with volume-depleted TAH, whereas a value < 39 mmol/L excluded it with a NPV of 76.5%. In patients for whom aSID was inconclusive, a ChU < 15 mmol/L had a PPV of 100% and a NPV of 83.3%, whereas FUA < 12% had a PPV of 85.7% and a NPV of 64.3% in identifying patients with volume-depleted TAH. CONCLUSION In patients with TAH, assessment of aSID, potassium, and chloride in urine can help identifying patients with volume-depleted TAH requiring fluid substitution vs patients with SIAD-like TAH requiring fluid restriction.
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- Laura Potasso
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal and Emergency Medicine, Buergerspital Solothurn, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department II of Internal Medicine (Nephrology, Rheumatology, Diabetes, and General Internal Medicine) and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Emergency Department, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Monnerat S, Atila C, Baur F, Santos de Jesus J, Refardt J, Dickenmann M, Christ-Crain M. Effect of protein supplementation on plasma sodium levels in the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis: a monocentric, open-label, proof-of-concept study-the TREASURE study. Eur J Endocrinol 2023; 189:252-261. [PMID: 37540987 DOI: 10.1093/ejendo/lvad108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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IMPORTANCE The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) can be treated with oral urea; however, compliance is impaired by its poor palatability. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether dietary proteins could increase plasma sodium levels through urea-induced osmotic diuresis. DESIGN An open-label, proof-of-concept trial. SETTING University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland, between October 2021 and February 2023. PARTICIPANTS Outpatients with chronic SIAD. INTERVENTIONS OR EXPOSURES Ninety grams of protein daily for 7 days in the form of protein powder, followed by 30 g of oral urea daily for 7 days after a wash-out period of ≥1 week. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The increase in sodium levels from baseline to the end of the 7-day protein supplementation. RESULTS Seventeen patients were included. After 7 days of 90 g daily protein supplementation (n = 17), plasma sodium levels increased from 131 (129-133) to 133 (132-137), that is, by a median of 3 mmol L-1 (0-5) (P = .01). Plasma urea levels increased by 3 mmol L-1 (1.7-4.9) (P < .01), and urine urea to creatinine ratio increased by 21.2 mmol mmol-1 (6.2-29.1) (P < .01). After 7 days of 30 g oral urea (n = 10), plasma sodium levels increased from 132 (130-133) to 134 (131-136), that is, by a median of 2 mmol L-1 (1-3) (P = .06). Plasma urea levels increased by 5.8 mmol L-1 (2.7-9.2) (P < .01), and urine urea to creatinine ratio increased by 31.0 mmol mmol-1 (18.7-45.1) (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Our findings suggest that protein powder increases plasma sodium levels in patients with chronic SIAD through protein-induced ureagenesis and osmotic diuresis. The effects are comparable with oral urea.
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- Sophie Monnerat
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Clinic for Transplantation Immunology and Nephrology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sterns RH, Rondon-Berrios H, Adrogué HJ, Berl T, Burst V, Cohen DM, Christ-Crain M, Cuesta M, Decaux G, Emmett M, Garrahy A, Gankam-Kengne F, Hix JK, Hoorn EJ, Kamel KS, Madias NE, Peri A, Refardt J, Rosner MH, Sherlock M, Silver SM, Soupart A, Thompson CJ, Verbalis JG. Treatment Guidelines for Hyponatremia: Stay the Course. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 19:01277230-990000000-00180. [PMID: 37379081 PMCID: PMC10843202 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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International guidelines designed to minimize the risk of complications that can occur when correcting severe hyponatremia have been widely accepted for a decade. On the basis of the results of a recent large retrospective study of patients hospitalized with hyponatremia, it has been suggested that hyponatremia guidelines have gone too far in limiting the rate of rise of the serum sodium concentration; the need for therapeutic caution and frequent monitoring of the serum sodium concentration has been questioned. These assertions are reminiscent of a controversy that began many years ago. After reviewing the history of that controversy, the evidence supporting the guidelines, and the validity of data challenging them, we conclude that current safeguards should not be abandoned. To do so would be akin to discarding your umbrella because you remained dry in a rainstorm. The authors of this review, who represent 20 medical centers in nine countries, have all contributed significantly to the literature on the subject. We urge clinicians to continue to treat severe hyponatremia cautiously and to wait for better evidence before adopting less stringent therapeutic limits.
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- Richard H. Sterns
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
- Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
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- University of Colorado Aschutz School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- University of Cologne Faculty of Medicine, Cologne, Germany
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- Erasmus University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
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Klomp MJ, Refardt J, van Koetsveld PM, Campana C, Dalm SU, Dogan F, van Velthuysen MLF, Feelders RA, de Herder WW, Hofland J, Hofland LJ. Epigenetic regulation of SST 2 expression in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1184436. [PMID: 37223009 PMCID: PMC10200989 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1184436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Background Somatostatin receptor type 2 (SST2) expression is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and is associated with improved patient survival. Recent data suggest that epigenetic changes such as DNA methylation and histone modifications play an important role in regulating SST2 expression and tumorigenesis of NETs. However, there are limited data on the association between epigenetic marks and SST2 expression in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs). Methods Tissue samples from 16 patients diagnosed with SI-NETs and undergoing surgical resection of the primary tumor at Erasmus MC Rotterdam were analysed for SST2 expression levels and epigenetic marks surrounding the SST2 promoter region, i.e. DNA methylation and histone modifications H3K27me3 and H3K9ac. As a control, 13 normal SI-tissue samples were included. Results The SI-NET samples had high SST2 protein and mRNA expression levels; a median (IQR) of 80% (70-95) SST2-positive cells and 8.2 times elevated SST2 mRNA expression level compared to normal SI-tissue (p=0.0042). In comparison to normal SI-tissue, DNA methylation levels and H3K27me3 levels were significantly lower at five out of the eight targeted CpG positions and at two out of the three examined locations within the SST2 gene promoter region of the SI-NET samples, respectively. No differences in the level of activating histone mark H3K9ac were observed between matched samples. While no correlation was found between histone modification marks and SST2 expression, SST2 mRNA expression levels correlated negatively with DNA methylation within the SST2 promoter region in both normal SI-tissue and SI-NETs (p=0.006 and p=0.04, respectively). Conclusion SI-NETs have lower SST2 promoter methylation levels and lower H3K27me3 methylation levels compared to normal SI-tissue. Moreover, in contrast to the absence of a correlation with SST2 protein expression levels, significant negative correlations were found between SST2 mRNA expression level and the mean level of DNA methylation within the SST2 promoter region in both normal SI-tissue and SI-NET tissue. These results indicate that DNA methylation might be involved in regulating SST2 expression. However, the role of histone modifications in SI-NETs remains elusive.
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- Maria J. Klomp
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Schmidlin M, Sadowski SM, Siebenhüner A, Wild D, Christ E, Refardt J. Improvement of Lung NET Management through Standardized Care-A Swiss Nationwide Observational Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15082270. [PMID: 37190198 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15082270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Typical (TC) and atypical carcinoids (AC) are the most common neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the lung. Because these tumors are rare, their management varies widely among Swiss centers. Our aim was to compare the management of Swiss patients before and after the publication of the expert consensus of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) in 2015. We used data from the Swiss NET registry from 2009 to 2021 with patients with TC and AC. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Overall, 238 patients were included, 76% (180) thereof with TC and 24% (58) with AC, including 155 patients before and 83 patients after 2016. An increase in the use of functional imaging was observed, 16% (25) before and 35% (29) after 2016, p < 0.001. The presence of SST2A-receptors was determined more often: 32% (49 times) before 2016 and 47% (39 times) after, p = 0.019. Concerning therapy, higher removal of lymph nodes after 2016 was observed, 54% (83) before versus 78% (65) after, p < 0.001. Median overall survival for patients with AC was significantly shorter, with 89 months compared to 157 months for patients with TC, p < 0.001. While the implementation of a more standardized approach was observed over the years, there is still room for amelioration in the management of TC and AC in Switzerland.
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- Moira Schmidlin
- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Endocrine Surgery, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Hirslanden Zurich AG, Clinic for Hematology and Oncology, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Clinic for Medical Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Imber C, Nobbenhuis R, Sailer CO, Haslbauer A, Monnerat S, Bathelt C, Vogt DR, Berres M, Winzeler B, Bridenbaugh SA, Christ-Crain M. Treatment Effect of the SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin on Chronic Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial. J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 34:322-332. [PMID: 36396331 PMCID: PMC10103093 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2022050623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) is characterized by a reduction of free water excretion with consecutive hypotonic hyponatremia and is therefore challenging to treat. The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor empagliflozin promotes osmotic diuresis via urinary glucose excretion, likely leading to increased electrolyte free water clearance. METHODS In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, we compared 4-week treatment with empagliflozin 25 mg/d to placebo in outpatients with chronic SIAD-induced hyponatremia. At baseline and after both treatment cycles, patients underwent different assessments including neurocognitive testing (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]). The primary end point was the difference in serum sodium levels between treatments. RESULTS Fourteen patients, 50% female, with a median age of 72 years (interquartile range [IQR], 65-77), completed the trial. Median serum sodium level at baseline was 131 mmol/L (IQR, 130-132). After treatment with empagliflozin, median serum sodium level rose to 134 mmol/L (IQR, 132-136), whereas no increase was seen with placebo (130 mmol/L; IQR, 128-132), corresponding to a serum sodium increase of 4.1 mmol/L (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.7 to 6.5; P =0.004). Exploratory analyses showed that treatment with empagliflozin led to improved neurocognitive function with an increase of 1.16 (95% CI, 0.05 to 2.26) in the MoCA score. Treatment was well tolerated; no serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin is a promising new treatment option for chronic SIAD-induced hyponatremia, possibly improving neurocognitive function. Larger studies are needed to confirm the observed treatment effects. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03202667. PODCAST This article contains a podcast at.
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- Julie Refardt
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Department of Geriatric Medicine, Felix Platter Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Mathematics and Technology, University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Monnerat S, Atila C, Refardt J, Christ-Crain M. Prevalence of Admission Hyponatremia in Patients With Diabetes Treated With and Without an SGLT2 inhibitor. J Endocr Soc 2023; 7:bvad011. [PMID: 36819457 PMCID: PMC9933898 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvad011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Context Hyponatremia often reflects a free water excess. Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors increase free water excretion through glucose-induced osmotic diuresis. In 2 randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in patients with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD), we showed that empagliflozin increased plasma sodium concentration more effectively than placebo. Objective We hypothesized that long-term therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors might reduce the prevalence of hyponatremia on hospital admission. Methods In this retrospective analysis, we extracted data from adult patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) hospitalized at the University Hospital Basel between 2015 and 2020. Patients with an SGLT2 inhibitor on admission were matched 1:1 according to age, gender, diagnosis of heart failure, and principal diagnosis to patients without an SGLT2 inhibitor on admission. The primary outcome was the prevalence of hyponatremia (plasma sodium concentration corrected for glycemia <135 mmol/L) on admission. Results We analyzed 821 patients with T2DM treated with and 821 patients with T2DM without an SGLT2 inhibitor on admission. Hyponatremia prevalence on admission was 9.9% in the treated group, and 8.9% in the matched control group (P = .554), in other words, the risk for hyponatremia did not differ (multivariable adjusted odds ratio 1.08, 95% CI 0.72-1.44, P = .666). There was no difference in the median (interquartile range) plasma sodium concentration between the groups (treated 140 mmol/L [138-142], controls 140 mmol/L [138-142]; P = .1017). Conclusion Based on these retrospective findings, treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors does not prevent hyponatremia. However, prospective randomized data suggest their efficacy at a higher dosage in overt SIAD.
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- Sophie Monnerat
- Correspondence: Sophie Monnerat, MD, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel 4031, Switzerland
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Nahum U, Refardt J, Chifu I, Fenske WK, Fassnacht M, Szinnai G, Christ-Crain M, Pfister M. Machine learning-based algorithm as an innovative approach for the differentiation between diabetes insipidus and primary polydipsia in clinical practice. Eur J Endocrinol 2022; 187:777-786. [PMID: 36201166 DOI: 10.1530/eje-22-0368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Differentiation between central diabetes insipidus (cDI) and primary polydipsia (PP) remains challenging in clinical practice. Although the hypertonic saline infusion test led to high diagnostic accuracy, it is a laborious test requiring close monitoring of plasma sodium levels. As such, we leverage machine learning (ML) to facilitate differential diagnosis of cDI. DESIGN We analyzed data of 59 patients with cDI and 81 patients with PP from a prospective multicenter study evaluating the hypertonic saline test as new test approach to diagnose cDI. Our primary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy of the ML-based algorithm in differentiating cDI from PP patients. METHODS The data set used included 56 clinical, biochemical, and radiological covariates. We identified a set of five covariates which were crucial for differentiating cDI from PP patients utilizing standard ML methods. We developed ML-based algorithms on the data and validated them with an unseen test data set. RESULTS Urine osmolality, plasma sodium and glucose, known transsphenoidal surgery, or anterior pituitary deficiencies were selected as input parameters for the basic ML-based algorithm. Testing it on an unseen test data set resulted in a high area under the curve (AUC) score of 0.87. A further improvement of the ML-based algorithm was reached with the addition of MRI characteristics and the results of the hypertonic saline infusion test (AUC: 0.93 and 0.98, respectively). CONCLUSION The developed ML-based algorithm facilitated differentiation between cDI and PP patients with high accuracy even if only clinical information and laboratory data were available, thereby possibly avoiding cumbersome clinical tests in the future.
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- Uri Nahum
- Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Research Center, University Children's Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Central Laboratory, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Children's Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Research Center, University Children's Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Atila C, Loughrey PB, Garrahy A, Winzeler B, Refardt J, Gildroy P, Tarig Hamza MET, Pal A, Thompson CJ, Verbalis JG, Hunter SJ, Levy MJ, Mark S, Karavitaki N, Newell-Price JDC, Wass JAH, Christ-Crain M. LBMON62 Central Diabetes Insipidus From A Patients’ Perspective- From Management To Psychological Co-morbidities And Re-naming Of The Condition. J Endocr Soc 2022. [DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac150.985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background
Central diabetes insipidus (cDI) is a rare neuroendocrine condition characterized by deficiency of arginine vasopressin. Data about treatment-related side effects, psychological co-morbidities, and incidence of wrong management due to confusion with diabetes mellitus (DM) are scarce and limited to small studies. Furthermore, increasing interest has arisen on a potential need for re-naming the condition.
Methods
Web-based anonymous survey, developed by a team of endocrinologists and patient representatives covering issues from management of the condition and quality of life to lack of awareness amongst medical professionals. Patients were provided with the link to the online survey either via their physician during routine check-ups or the homepages of the UK Pituitary Foundation, Pituitary World News, Facebook group 'Got Diabetes Insipidus?', and Pituitary Society.
Findings: In total, 1034 patients with cDI, 47%(n=488) with isolated posterior and 53%(n=546) with combined anterior/posterior pituitary dysfunction, participated. Median [IQR] age was 42[32, 53]. Duration of cDI was 9. 0[3. 0, 19. 0] years and its aetiologies were idiopathic 30%(n=315), tumors/cysts (pre-surgical 21%(n=217), post-surgical 25%(n=254)), inflammatory/autoimmune 6%(n=61), infiltrative diseases 6%(n=62), genetic 4%(n=44), head trauma 3%(n=34), and other causes 5%(n=47). Ninety-six percent (n=994) were on desmopressin therapy - oral tablets 56%(n=575), nasal spray 23%(n=233), and sublingual tablets 12%(n=126). Among these, 26%(n=273) experienced hyponatremia at least once whilst on desmopressin. Patients who routinely omitted desmopressin to allow aquaresis had a significantly lower risk of hyponatremia compared to those not aware of this approach (OR 0.63; 95%-CI 0.42-0.92; p<0. 018). Sixty-four percent (n=660) reported low quality of life with 6[4-7] out of 10 points on a visual analogue scale. Thirty-six percent (n=369, equally prevalent in isolated posterior and combined pituitary dysfunction) experienced psychological problems after the diagnosis, of whom 70%(n=258) reported higher anxiety levels, 71%(n=263) sleep disturbances, and 65%(n=239) depressed mood. Eighty percent (n=823) encountered a situation where medical professionals, friends or family members confused the diagnosis with DM, of these, 88%(n=637) indicated that this confusion affected the management of their cDI. In total, 85% (n= 884) would prefer a re-naming of the condition; amongst those, the most common suggestion was 'vasopressin deficiency'.
Interpretation: This is the so far largest survey conducted in patients with cDI using a web-based method and patient involvement in the survey development. We show a high percentage of treatment-related side effects, high prevalence of psychological co-morbidities and clear need for re-naming the condition from patients’ perspective.
Presentation: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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- Cihan Atila
- University Hospital Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- Oxford Centre for Diabetes , Oxford , United Kingdom
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- Oxford Centre for Diabetes , Oxford , United Kingdom
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- University Hospitals of Leicester , Leicester , United Kingdom
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Oxford Centre for Diabetes , Oxford , United Kingdom
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Monnerat S, Potasso L, Refardt J, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. RF25 | PMON179 Role of Apparent Strong Ion Difference in the Differential Diagnosis of Thiazide Associated Hyponatremia. J Endocr Soc 2022. [PMCID: PMC9625600 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac150.1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Differential diagnosis of hyponatremia is challenging, particularly for thiazide associated hyponatremia (TAH), as patients might have either volume depletion in need for fluid substitution or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD)-like presentation requiring fluid restriction. Urine indices are of little utility, because they are influenced by thiazide therapy. Apparent strong ion difference (aSID) describes the relation between sodium, potassium and chloride in serum and is used in evaluation of acid-base disorders according to Stewart model. aSID could help in the differential diagnosis of TAH because a value >40 identifies patients with contraction alkalosis due to relative hypochloremia, and hypochloremic alkalosis is a well-known possible adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Material and Methods This was a post-hoc analysis of prospectively collected data of hospitalized patients with hypotonic hyponatremia <125 mmol/l. TAH patients were divided according to treatment response in patients needing intravenous fluid substitution or fluid restriction. Treatment response was defined as a sodium increase of at least 4 mmol/l/die or >130 mmol/l based on chart review. aSID at baseline was calculated with the formula serum sodium plus potassium minus chloride and a value >40 was used to identify volume-depleted TAH patients. Descriptive analysis was carried out to find differences between volume-depleted and SIAD-like TAH patients, and patients with SIAD without thiazide use. Logistic regression and ROC curves were computed to investigate the role of aSID>40 for differential diagnosis of hyponatremia in TAH patients, in addition to known factors for identifying SIAD patients as body mass index (BMI) and fractioned uric acid excretion (FUA) with the previous described cut-off of 12%. Results Out of 303 hyponatremia patients, 131 (43.2%) had a TAH and 75 (24.8%) SIAD without thiazide use. Among TAH patients, 81 (61.8%) were successfully treated with fluid substitution and 31 (23.7%) with fluid restriction. 19 patients (14.5%) were excluded as they received no treatment, or needed to switch treatment during hospitalization. No differences in baseline characteristics were seen between patients with SIAD and SIAD-like TAH patients, except for BMI, lower in SIAD patients (mean(SD) 23.5(5.1) vs 27.0(5.7) kg/m2, p=0.003). A higher BMI and a FUA<12% had a sensitivity of 84% with a specificity of 60% in identifying volume-depleted TAH patients. Adding aSID>40 improved the specificity to 74% maintaining a sensitivity to 82%. Conclusion In hospitalized patients with TAH, calculation of aSID may help differentiating patients with volume depletion in need of fluid substitution from SIAD-like manifestation requiring fluid restriction. Presentation: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 12:37 p.m. - 12:42 p.m.
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Atila C, Loughrey PB, Garrahy A, Winzeler B, Refardt J, Gildroy P, Hamza M, Pal A, Verbalis JG, Thompson CJ, Hemkens LG, Hunter SJ, Sherlock M, Levy MJ, Karavitaki N, Newell-Price J, Wass JAH, Christ-Crain M. Central diabetes insipidus from a patient's perspective: management, psychological co-morbidities, and renaming of the condition: results from an international web-based survey. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2022; 10:700-709. [PMID: 36007536 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(22)00219-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Central diabetes insipidus is a rare neuroendocrine condition. Data on treatment-associated side-effects, psychological comorbidities, and incorrect management are scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate patients' perspectives on their disease. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional, web-based, anonymous survey, developed by endocrinologists and patient representatives, to collect the opinions of patients with central diabetes insipidus on management and complications of their disease, psychological comorbidities, degree of knowledge and awareness of the condition among health-care professionals, and renaming the disease to avoid confusion with diabetes mellitus (diabetes). FINDINGS Between Aug 23, 2021, and Feb 7, 2022, 1034 patients with central diabetes insipidus participated in the survey. 91 (9%) participants were children and adolescents (37 [41%] girls and 54 [59%] boys; median age 10 years [IQR 6-15]) and 943 (91%) were adults (757 [80%] women and 186 [20%] men]; median age 44 years [34-54]). 488 (47%) participants had isolated posterior pituitary dysfunction and 546 (53%) had combined anterior and posterior pituitary dysfunction. Main aetiologies were idiopathic (315 [30%] of 1034 participants) and tumours and cysts (pre-surgical 217 [21%]; post-surgical 254 [25%]). 260 (26%; 95% CI [0·23-0·29]) of 994 patients on desmopressin therapy had hyponatraemia leading to hospitalisation. Patients who routinely omitted or delayed desmopressin to allow intermittent aquaresis had a significantly lower prevalence of hyponatraemia compared with those not aware of this approach (odds ratio 0·55 [95% CI 0·39-0·77]; p=0·0006). Of patients who had to be hospitalised for any medical reason, 71 (13%; 95% CI 0·10-0·16) of 535 patients did not receive desmopressin while in a fasting state (nil by mouth) without intravenous fluid replacement and reported symptoms of dehydration. 660 (64%; 0·61-0·67) participants reported lower quality of life, and 369 (36%; 0·33-0·39) had psychological changes subjectively associated with their central diabetes insipidus. 823 (80%; 0·77-0·82) participants encountered a situation where central diabetes insipidus was confused with diabetes mellitus (diabetes) by health-care professionals. 884 (85%; 0·83-0·88) participants supported renaming the disease; the most favoured alternative names were vasopressin deficiency and arginine vasopressin deficiency. INTERPRETATION This is the largest survey of patients with central diabetes insipidus, reporting a high prevalence of treatment-associated side-effects, mismanagement during hospitalisation, psychological comorbidities, and a clear support for renaming the disease. Our data are the first to indicate the value of routinely omitting or delaying desmopressin. FUNDING Swiss National Science Foundation, Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, and G&J Bangerter-Rhyner-Foundation.
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- Cihan Atila
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Regional Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK; Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; Meta-Research Innovation Center Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Regional Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham, NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Atila C, Monnerat S, Urwyler SA, Refardt J, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. The effect of glucose dynamics on plasma copeptin levels upon glucagon, arginine, and macimorelin stimulation in healthy adults : Data from: Glucacop, Macicop, and CARGO study. Pituitary 2022; 25:636-644. [PMID: 35723775 PMCID: PMC9345811 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-022-01240-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Non-osmotic stimulation tests using glucagon, arginine, or macimorelin were recently evaluated for their ability to assess posterior pituitary function. Glucagon and arginine, but not macimorelin, stimulated copeptin secretion (a surrogate marker of vasopressin) and, therefore, provide novel tests to assess the posterior pituitary. The exact underlying mechanism behind their stimulatory effect remains elusive. METHODS This analysis combined data from three diagnostic studies conducted at the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. In total, 80 healthy adults underwent the glucagon (n = 22), arginine (n = 30), or macimorelin (n = 28) stimulation tests. The primary objective was to investigate glucose course upon glucagon, arginine, and macimorelin stimulation tests and its effect on plasma copeptin release. RESULTS Upon glucagon stimulation, the median [IQR] glucose level at baseline was 5.0 [4.6, 5.2] mmol/l, peaked at 8.1 [7.2, 9.4] mmol/l after 30 min and decreased to a minimum of 3.8 [3.5, 4.5] mmol/l after 120 min. The median copeptin increase upon glucagon stimulation was 7.7 [2.6, 28.0] pmol/l. Upon arginine, the glucose level at baseline was 4.9 [4.8, 5.5] mmol/l, peaked at 6.0 [5.2, 6.4] mmol/l after 30 min and decreased to a minimum of 4.3 [3.8, 4.8] mmol/l after 60 min. The median copeptin increase upon arginine stimulation was 4.5 [2.9, 7.5] pmol/l. Upon macimorelin, glucose levels showed no notable dynamics over the 120 min, and no major change in copeptin was observed. In the pooled dataset, a decrease in glucose levels was significantly correlated with copeptin increase (ρ = 0.53, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION A similar course in plasma glucose was observed in the copeptin-stimulating test, i.e., after glucagon and arginine, while macimorelin had no effect on glucose and copeptin levels. We hypothesize that a drop in glucose levels observed upon glucagon and arginine might stimulate copeptin.
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- Cihan Atila
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Refardt J, Klomp MJ, van Koetsveld PM, Dogan F, Konijnenberg M, Brabander T, Feelders RA, de Herder WW, Hofland LJ, Hofland J. Effect of epigenetic treatment on SST 2 expression in neuroendocrine tumour patients. Clin Transl Med 2022; 12:e957. [PMID: 35866246 PMCID: PMC9304941 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Julie Refardt
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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The key for molecular imaging is the use of a radiotracer with a radioactive and a functional component. While the functional component targets a specific feature of the tumor, the radioactive component makes the target visible. Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) are a diverse group of rare tumors that arise from neuroendocrine cells found mainly in the gastroenteropancreatic system, lung, thyroid, and adrenal glands. They are characterized by the expression of specific hormone receptors on the tumor cell surface, which makes them ideal targets for radiolabeled peptides. The most commonly expressed hormone receptors on NEN cells are the somatostatin receptors. They can be targeted for molecular imaging with various radiolabeled somatostatin analogs, but also with somatostatin antagonists, which have shown improved imaging quality. 18F-DOPA imaging has become a second-line imaging modality in NENs, with the exception of the evaluation of advanced medullary thyroid carcinoma. Alternatives for NENs with insufficient somatostatin receptor expression due to poor differentiation involve targeting glucose metabolism, which can also be used for prognosis. For the localization of the often-small insulinoma, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor imaging has become the new standard. Other alternatives involve metaiodobenzylguanidine and the molecular target C-X-C motif chemokine receptor-4. In addition, new radiopeptides targeting the fibroblast activation protein, the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor and cholecystokinin-2 receptors have been identified in NENs and await further evaluation. This mini-review aims to provide an overview of the major molecular imaging modalities currently used in the field of NENs, and also to provide an outlook on future developments.
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- Julie Refardt
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Brabander T, Minczeles NS, Feelders RA, de Herder WW, Hofland J. Prognostic value of dysnatremia for survival in neuroendocrine neoplasm patients. Eur J Endocrinol 2022; 187:209-217. [PMID: 35560282 DOI: 10.1530/eje-22-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common electrolyte abnormalities in patients with malignancy and have been independently associated with worse survival outcomes. To date, there are no data on the impact of dysnatremia on survival outcomes in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). DESIGN This study involves retrospective cohort analysis from a tertiary care center of NEN patients treated with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with a cumulative activity of at least 3.7 GBq 177Lu-DOTATATE between the years 2000 and 2015. METHODS Comparison of overall survival of patients with the occurrence of hyponatremia (serum sodium < 135 mmol/L) or hypernatremia (serum sodium > 145 mmol/L) before starting or during PRRT was perfomed. RESULTS A total of 649 patients were included. Hyponatremia occurred in 57 patients during the observation period and was associated with a shorter median overall survival (95% CI) of 25 months (14-36) compared to 55 months (48-61) of the 512 normonatremic patients (P < 0.001), adjusted hazard ratio (HR): 1.48 (95% CI: 1.04-2.12). Overall survival time was reduced regardless of whether hyponatremia was present at baseline or during PRRT. In contrast, hypernatremia occurred in 80 patients and was associated with a longer median overall survival (95% CI) of 94 months (47-140) compared with the 512 normonatremic patients (P = 0.018), adjusted HR: 0.61 (95% CI: 0.40-0.92). This association was driven by the patients with hypernatremia during PRRT. No association between dysnatremia and progression-free survival after PRRT was observed. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of hypo- or hypernatremia in PRRT-treated NET patients is associated with opposing outcomes with regard to overall survival. Sodium levels might have a prognostic role in these patients.
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- Julie Refardt
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Molecular imaging, which uses molecular targets due to the overexpression of specific peptide hormone receptors on the tumour surface, has become an indispensable diagnostic technique. Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) especially differentiated NENs or neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are a rare group of heterogeneous tumours, characterized by the expression of hormone receptors on the tumour cell surface. This property makes them receptive to diagnostic and therapeutic approaches (theranostics) using radiolabelled peptides. Amongst the known hormone receptors, somatostatin receptors (SSTR) are expressed on the majority of NETs and are therefore the most relevant receptors for theranostic approaches. Current research aims to medically upregulate their expression, while other focuses are on the use of different radiopeptides (64Cu and 67Cu) or somatostatin-antagonists instead of the established somatostatin agonists. The GLP-1 receptor is another clinically relevant target, as GLP-1-R imaging has become the new standard for the localisation of insulinomas. For staging and prognostic evaluation in dedifferentiated NENs, 18F-FDG-imaging is useful, but lacks a therapeutic counterpart. Further options for patients with insufficient expression of SSTR involve metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) and the molecular target C-X-C motif chemokine receptor-4 (CXCR4). New targets such as the glucose-dependant insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and the fibroblast activation protein (FAP) have been identified in NENs recently and await further evaluation. For medullary thyroid cancer 18-F-DOPA imaging is standard, however this technique is rather second line for other NENs. In this area, the discovery of minigastrin, which targets the cholecystokinin-2 (CCK2) receptors in medullary thyroid carcinoma and foregut NENs, may improve future management. This review aims to provide an overview of the most commonly used functional imaging modalities for theranostics in NENs today and in the possible future.
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- Emanuel Christ
- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Copeptin derives from the same precursor peptide preprovasopressin as arginine vasopressin (AVP). The secretion of both peptides is stimulated by similar physiological processes, such as osmotic stimulation, hypovolemia, or stress. AVP is difficult to measure due to complex preanalytical requirements and due to technical difficulties. In the last years, copeptin was found to be a stable, sensitive, and simple to measure surrogate marker of AVP release. Different immunoassays exist to measure copeptin. The 2 assays which have most often be used in clinical studies are the original sandwich immunoluminometric assay and its automated immunofluorescent successor. In addition, various enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay have been developed. With the availability of the copeptin assay, the differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus was recently revisited. The goal for this article is therefore to first review the physiology of copeptin, and second to describe its use as marker for the differential diagnosis of vasopressin-dependent fluid disorders, mainly diabetes insipidus but also hyper- and hyponatremia. Furthermore, we highlight the role of copeptin as prognostic marker in other acute and chronic diseases.
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- Mirjam Christ-Crain
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence: Mirjam Christ-Crain, MD, PhD, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, den Hoed CM, Langendonk J, Zandee WT, Charehbili A, Feelders RA, de Herder WW, Brabander T, Hofland J. Prognostic significance of hyperammonemia in neuroendocrine neoplasm patients with liver metastases. Endocr Relat Cancer 2022; 29:241-250. [PMID: 35171111 DOI: 10.1530/erc-21-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare, usually slow-growing tumors, often presenting with extensive liver metastases. Hyperammonemia due to insufficient hepatic clearance has been described in NEN cases; however, no systematic evaluation of risk factors and outcomes of NEN-associated hyperammonemia exists so far. This case report and retrospective review of NEN patients developing hyperammonemia from the years 2000 to 2020 at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, aimed to describe these patients and determine prognostic factors to improve evaluation and treatment. Forty-four NEN patients with documented hyperammonemia were identified. All patients had liver metastases with 30% (n = 13) showing signs of portal hypertension. Patients who developed encephalopathy had higher median ammonia levels, but there was no association between the severity of hyperammonemia and liver tumor burden or presence of liver insufficiency. Eighty-four percent (n = 37) of patients died during follow-up. The median (IQR) time from diagnosis of hyperammonemia to death was 1.7 months (0.1-22.7). Hyperbilirubinemia, hypoalbuminemia, elevated international normalized ratio, presence of liver insufficiency, encephalopathy and ascites were associated with worse outcomes. Their role as independent risk factors for mortality was confirmed using the Child-Pugh score as a summary factor (P < 0.001). No difference was seen concerning overall survival between our hyperammonemia patients and a propensity score-matched control stage IV NEN cohort. In conclusion, hyperammonemia comprises a relevant and potentially underdiagnosed complication of NEN liver metastases and is associated with worse outcomes. Assessment of signs of encephalopathy, risk factors and the Child-Pugh score could be helpful in selecting patients in whom ammonia levels should be measured.
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- Julie Refardt
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Potasso L, Refardt J, De Marchis GM, Wiencierz A, Wright PR, Wagner B, Dittrich T, Polymeris AA, Gensicke H, Bonati LH, Christ-Crain M. Impact of Sodium Levels on Functional Outcomes in Patients With Stroke - A Swiss Stroke Registry Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e672-e680. [PMID: 34480576 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Correction of hyponatremia might represent an additional treatment for improving stroke patients' clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE Admission hyponatremia is associated with worse clinical outcome in stroke patients, but whether normalization of hyponatremia improves outcome is unknown. We investigated whether normalization of hyponatremia affects patients' disability, mortality, and stroke recurrence within 3 months; length of hospitalization; and discharge destination. DESIGN This was a registry-based analysis of data collected between January 2016 and December 2018. We linked data from Swiss Stroke Registry (SSR) with electronic patients' records for extracting sodium values. SETTING We analyzed data of hospitalized patients treated at University Hospital of Basel. PATIENTS Stroke patients whose data and informed consent were available. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at 3 months. The tested hypothesis was formulated after SSR data collection but before linkage with electronic patients' records. RESULTS Of 1995 patients, 144 (7.2%) had hyponatremia on admission; 102 (70.8%) reached normonatremia, and 42 (29.2%) remained hyponatremic at discharge. An increase of initial sodium was associated with better functional outcome at 3 months (odds ratio [OR] 0.94; 95% CI, 0.90-0.99, for a shift to higher mRS per 1 mmol/L sodium increase). Compared with normonatremic patients, patients who remained hyponatremic at discharge had a worse functional outcome at 3 months (odds ratio 2.46; 95% CI, 1.20-5.03, for a shift to higher mRS). No effect was found on mortality, recurrence, or length of hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS In hospitalized acute stroke patients, persistent hyponatremia is associated with worse functional outcome. Whether active correction of hyponatremia improves outcome remains to be determined in prospective studies.
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- Laura Potasso
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Potasso L, Refardt J, Meier C, Christ-Crain M. Effect of hyponatremia normalization on osteoblast function in patients with SIAD. Eur J Endocrinol 2021; 186:1-8. [PMID: 34678762 DOI: 10.1530/eje-21-0604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hyponatremia is associated with an increased risk of bone fragility and fractures. Many studies suggest that hyponatremia stimulates osteoclast activation, whereas other studies rather reveal a possible role of acute hyponatremia in impairing osteoblast function. We aimed to assess whether and how correction of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) has an impact on bone metabolism. DESIGN AND METHODS This was a predefined secondary analysis of 88 hospitalized patients with SIAD undergoing a randomized treatment with SGLT-2 inhibitors or placebo for 4 days. Biochemical markers of bone resorption (CTX) and bone formation (PINP) were collected in serum at baseline and after the intervention (day 5). Bone formation index (defined as PINP/CTX) and its difference between day 5 and baseline were calculated. Patients with steroid therapy (n = 6), fractures (n = 10), or whose data were missing (n = 4) were excluded from the analysis. RESULTS Out of 68 patients, 27 (39.7%) were normonatremic at day 5. These patients showed an increase in serum PINP (P = 0.04), whereas persistent hyponatremic patients did not (P = 0.38), with a relevant difference between these two subgroups (P = 0.005). Serum CTX increased similarly in the two groups (P = 0.43). This produced a 47.9 points higher PINP/CTX difference between discharge and admission in normonatremic patients (95% CI: 17.0-78.7, P = 0.003) compared to patients with persistent hyponatremia, independent of age, sex, BMI, smoking habits, randomization arm, and baseline cortisol levels. CONCLUSIONS Our predefined post hoc analysis shows that correction of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients with SIAD might have a positive impact on osteoblast function.
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- Laura Potasso
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Purpose of Review Accurate imaging is crucial for correct diagnosis, staging, and therapy of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). The search for the optimal imaging technique has triggered rapid development in the field. This review aims at giving an overview on contemporary imaging methods and providing an outlook on current progresses. Recent Findings The discovery of molecular targets due to the overexpression of specific peptide hormone receptors on the NEN’s surface has triggered the development of multiple radionuclide imaging modalities. In addition to the established imaging technique of targeting somatostatin receptors, several alternative radioligands have been developed. Targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor by exendin-4 has a high sensitivity in localizing insulinomas. For dedifferentiated NENs, new molecular targets such as the C-X-C motif chemokine-receptor-4 have been evaluated. Other new targets involve the fibroblast activation protein and the cholecystokinin-2 receptors, where the ligand minigastrin opens new possibilities for the management of medullary thyroid carcinoma. Summary Molecular imaging is an emerging field that improves the management of NENs.
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- Julie Refardt
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland. .,Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.
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Winzeler B, Sailer CO, Coynel D, Zanchi D, Vogt DR, Urwyler SA, Refardt J, Christ-Crain M. A randomized controlled trial of the GLP-1 receptor agonist dulaglutide in primary polydipsia. J Clin Invest 2021; 131:e151800. [PMID: 34473645 DOI: 10.1172/jci151800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BackgroundPrimary polydipsia, characterized by excessive fluid intake, carries the risk of water intoxication and hyponatremia, but treatment options are scarce. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) reduces appetite and food intake. In experimental models, GLP-1 has also been shown to play a role in thirst and drinking behavior. The aim of this trial was to investigate whether GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce fluid intake in patients with primary polydipsia.MethodsIn this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-week crossover trial, 34 patients with primary polydipsia received weekly dulaglutide (1.5 mg, Trulicity) in one treatment segment and placebo (0.9% sodium chloride) in the other. During the last treatment week, patients attended an 8-hour evaluation visit with free access to water. The primary endpoint was total fluid intake during the evaluation visits. Treatment effects were estimated using linear mixed-effects models. In a subset of 15 patients and an additional 15 matched controls, thirst perception and neuronal activity in response to beverage pictures were assessed by functional MRI.RESULTsPatients on dulaglutide reduced their fluid intake by 490 mL (95% CI: -780, -199; P = 0.002), from 2950 mL (95% CI: 2435, 3465) on placebo to 2460 mL (95% CI: 1946, 2475) on dulaglutide (model estimates), corresponding to a relative reduction of 17%. Twenty-four-hour urinary output was reduced by -943 mL (95% CI: -1473, -413; P = 0.001). Thirst perception in response to beverage pictures was higher for patients with primary polydipsia than for controls, and lower for patients on dulaglutide versus placebo, but functional activity was similar among groups and treatments.CONCLUSIONSGLP-1 receptor agonists reduce fluid intake and thirst perception in patients with primary polydipsia and could therefore be a treatment option for these patients.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT02770885.FundingSwiss National Science Foundation (grant 32473B_162608); University Hospital and University of Basel; Young Talents in Clinical Research grant from the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences and the Gottfried & Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation; Top-up Grant from the PhD Programme in Health Sciences, University of Basel.
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- Bettina Winzeler
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychology and.,Transfaculty Research Platform, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Roche Innovation Centre Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Clinical Trial Unit, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Pelouto A, Potasso L, Hoorn EJ, Christ-Crain M. Hyponatremia Intervention Trial (HIT): Study Protocol of a Randomized, Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial With Blinded Outcome Assessment. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:729545. [PMID: 34552947 PMCID: PMC8450416 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.729545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder with a prevalence of up to 30% in hospitalized patients. In contrast to acute hyponatremia where the need for immediate treatment is well-recognized, chronic hyponatremia is often considered not clinically relevant. This is illustrated by reports showing that appropriate laboratory tests are ordered in <50% of patients and that up to 75% are still hyponatremic at discharge. At the same time, emerging evidence suggests an association between hyponatremia and adverse events including increased risk of mortality and rehospitalization. Methods: This is a randomized (1:1 ratio) controlled, superiority, parallel-group international multi-center trial with blinded outcome assessment. In total 2,278 participants will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to undergo either targeted correction of plasma sodium levels or standard of care during hospitalization. The primary outcome is the combined risk of death or re-hospitalization within 30 days. Discussion: All data on hyponatremia and mortality are derived from observational studies and often lack methodologic robustness. Consequently, the direct impact of hyponatremia on mortality and rehospitalization risk is still debated, resulting in a clinical equipoise whether in-hospital chronic hyponatremia should be treated or not. Therefore, a randomized controlled trial is required to study whether targeted plasma sodium correction reduces the risk of mortality and rehospitalization associated with hyponatremia. Clinical Trial Registration:www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03557957.
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- Julie Refardt
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Clinical Trial Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Transplantation, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Clinical Trial Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Transplantation, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Clinical Trial Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Hofland J, Kwadwo A, Nicolas GP, Rottenburger C, Fani M, Wild D, Christ E. Theranostics in neuroendocrine tumors: an overview of current approaches and future challenges. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2021; 22:581-594. [PMID: 32495250 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-020-09552-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) comprise a heterogeneous group of tumors, mainly localized in the gastrointestinal system. What characterizes NENs is the expression of hormone receptors on the tumor cell surface, making them accessible for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches (theranostics) using radiolabelled peptides. Somatostatin receptors subtype-two (SST2) play an important role in NENs since they are overexpressed and homogeneously distributed at the surface of the majority of NENs. Accordingly, targeting SST2 for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has been established. Current research aims at upregulating its expression by epigenetic treatment or improving its targeting via use of alternative radioligands. In addition, recent data suggest a future role of SST antagonists as a diagnostic tool and a potential therapeutic option. Another promising target is the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor. Targeting GLP-1R using exendin-4 (GLP-1 analogue) has a high sensitivity for the localization of the often SST2-negative sporadic insulinomas and insulinomas in the context of multiple endocrine neoplasia type-1. Further options for patients with insufficient expression of SST2 involve metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) and the molecular target C-X-C motif chemokine receptor-4 (CXCR4), which have been evaluated for potential theranostic approach in symptomatic NENs or dedifferentiated tumors. Recently, new targets such as the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and the fibroblast activation protein (FAP) have been identified in NENs. Finally, minigastrin - a ligand targeting the cholecystokinin-2 (CCK2) receptors in medullary thyroid carcinoma and foregut neuroendocrine tumors - may improve future management of these diseases with currently limited therapeutic options. This review summarises the current approaches and future challenges of diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations in neuroendocrine neoplasms.
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- Julie Refardt
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Nobbenhuis R, Refardt J, Vogt D, Sailer CO, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. Can treatment response to SGLT2-inhibitors in syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis be predicted by copeptin, natriuretic peptides and inflammatory markers? Biomarkers 2021; 26:647-655. [PMID: 34412521 DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2021.1970808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) is the main cause of hyponatremia and the SGLT2-inhibitor empagliflozin is a promising new treatment option. A biomarker predicting treatment response could optimize treatment success. MATERIALS AND METHODS Secondary analysis of a trial including 84 hospitalized patients with SIAD-induced hyponatremia. Patients were randomized to four days of treatment with empagliflozin 25 mg/d (n = 43) or placebo (n = 41) with both groups receiving fluid restriction <1000 ml/d. Baseline levels of copeptin, the natriuretic peptides MR-proANP and NT-proBNP and C-reactive protein (CRP) were evaluated as predictors for treatment response defined as absolute sodium change, using linear regression models. Additionally, urinary sodium was assessed as predictor for non-response to fluid restriction alone by constructing the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS No clinically relevant predictive value for treatment response to empagliflozin could be found for copeptin, MR-proANP, NT-proBNP or CRP. A urinary sodium cut-off of >76 mmol/l led to a specificity of 91.7% [95% confidence interval (CI): 75%, 100%] and sensitivity of 51.9% [33.3%, 70.4%] to predict non-response to fluid restriction alone. CONCLUSIONS Based on our data, no biomarker could be identified as predictor for treatment response to empagliflozin. Urinary sodium was confirmed as a good marker for non-response to fluid restriction in SIAD patients. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (Number: NCT02874807).
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- Rianne Nobbenhuis
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Clinical Trial Unit, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sailer CO, Winzeler B, Urwyler SA, Schnyder I, Refardt J, Eckert A, Varghese N, Fassnacht M, Chifu I, Lawson EA, Verbalis JG, Fenske W, Christ-Crain M. Oxytocin levels in response to pituitary provocation tests in healthy volunteers. Eur J Endocrinol 2021; 185:355-364. [PMID: 34181566 PMCID: PMC8650762 DOI: 10.1530/eje-21-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Oxytocin, secreted into circulation through the posterior pituitary, regulates lactation, weight, and socio-behavioral functioning. Oxytocin deficiency has been suggested in patients with hypopituitarism; however, diagnostic testing for oxytocin deficiency has not been developed. The aim of this study was to investigate known pituitary provocation tests to stimulate plasma oxytocin. DESIGN Sixty-five healthy volunteers underwent either the hypertonic saline or arginine infusion test, known to stimulate copeptin, or the oral macimorelin test, known to stimulate growth hormone. Plasma oxytocin was measured before and once plasma sodium level ≥ 150 mmol/L for the hypertonic saline, after 60 min for the arginine infusion, and after 45 min for the oral macimorelin test (expected peak of copeptin and growth hormone levels, respectively). Primary outcome was a change from basal to stimulated oxytocin levels using paired t-tests. RESULTS As expected, copeptin increased in response to hypertonic saline and arginine infusion (P < 0.001), and growth hormone increased to oral macimorelin (P < 0.001). Oxytocin increased in response to hypertonic saline infusion from 0.4 (0.2) to 0.6 pg/mL (0.3) (P = 0.003) but with a high variance. There was no change to arginine infusion (P = 0.4), and a trend to lower stimulated levels to oral macimorelin (P = 0.05). CONCLUSION Neither the arginine infusion nor the oral macimorelin test stimulates plasma oxytocin levels, whereas there was an increase with high variance upon hypertonic saline infusion. As a predictable rise in most participants is required for a reliable pituitary provocation test, none of the investigated pituitary provocation tests can be recommended diagnostically to identify patients with an oxytocin deficiency.
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- Clara O Sailer
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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- Psychiatric University Hospital (UPK), University of Basel, Basel, 4012, CH
- Transfaculty Research Platform Molecular and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Basel, Basel, 4012, CH
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- Psychiatric University Hospital (UPK), University of Basel, Basel, 4012, CH
- Transfaculty Research Platform Molecular and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Basel, Basel, 4012, CH
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital, University of Würzburg, 97080, Würzburg, GE
- Central Laboratory, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, GE
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital, University of Würzburg, 97080, Würzburg, GE
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- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- University of Leipzig, Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Leipzig, 04103, GE
- Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB AdiposityDiseases, Leipzig, 04103, GE
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, CH
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Christ-Crain M, Winzeler B, Refardt J. Diagnosis and management of diabetes insipidus for the internist: an update. J Intern Med 2021; 290:73-87. [PMID: 33713498 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by excretion of large amounts of hypotonic urine. Four entities have to be differentiated: central diabetes insipidus resulting from a deficiency of the hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) in the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus resulting from resistance to AVP in the kidneys, gestational diabetes insipidus resulting from an increase in placental vasopressinase and finally primary polydipsia, which involves excessive intake of large amounts of water despite normal AVP secretion and action. Distinguishing between the different types of diabetes insipidus can be challenging. A detailed medical history, physical examination and imaging studies are needed to detect the aetiology of diabetes insipidus. Differentiation between the various forms of hypotonic polyuria is then done by the classical water deprivation test or the more recently developed hypertonic saline or arginine stimulation together with copeptin (or AVP) measurement. In patients with idiopathic central DI, a close follow-up is needed since central DI can be the first sign of an underlying pathology. Treatment of diabetes insipidus or primary polydipsia depends on the underlying aetiology and differs in central diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and primary polydipsia. This review will discuss issues and newest developments in diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment, with a focus on central diabetes insipidus.
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- M Christ-Crain
- From the, Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- From the, Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- From the, Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sailer CO, Refardt J, Blum CA, Schnyder I, Molina-Tijeras JA, Fenske W, Christ-Crain M. Validity of different copeptin assays in the differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10104. [PMID: 33980941 PMCID: PMC8114908 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89505-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to correlate three commercially available copeptin assays and their diagnostic accuracy in the differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome. Analyzed data include repeated copeptin measures of 8 healthy volunteers and 40 patients with polyuria-polydipsia syndrome undergoing osmotic stimulation and of 40 patients hospitalized with pneumonia. Copeptin was measured using the automated Brahms KRYPTOR, the manual Brahms LIA and the manual Cloud Clone ELISA assay. Primary outcome was the interrater correlation coefficient (ICC) and diagnostic accuracy in the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome of the three assays. In healthy volunteers, there was a moderate correlation for the KRYPTOR and LIA (ICC 0.74; 95% CI 0.07 to 0.91), and a poor correlation for the KRYPTOR and ELISA (ICC 0.07; 95% CI - 0.06 to 0.29), as for the LIA and ELISA (ICC 0.04; 95% CI - 0.04 to 0.17). The KRYPTOR had the highest diagnostic accuracy (98% (95% CI 83 to100)), comparable to the LIA (88% (95% CI 74 to 100)), while the ELISA had a poor diagnostic accuracy (55% (95% CI 34 to 68)) in the differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome. The KRYPTOR and LIA yield comparable copeptin concentrations and high diagnostic accuracy, while the ELISA correlates poorly with the other two assays and shows a poor diagnostic accuracy for polyuria-polydipsia patients. The current copeptin cut-off is valid for the KRYPTOR and LIA assay. Our results indicate that interpretation with other assays should be performed with caution and separate validation studies are required before their use in differentiating patients with polyuria-polydipsia syndrome.Trial registration: NCT02647736 January 6, 2016/NCT01940614 September 12, 2013/NCT00973154 September 9, 2009.
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- Clara Odilia Sailer
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Medical University Clinic, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland. .,University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Sailer CO, Refardt J, Blum CA, Schnyder I, Molina-Tijeras JA, Fenske WK, Christ-Crain M. Validity of Different Copeptin Assays in the Differential Diagnosis of the Polyuria-Polydipsia Syndrome. J Endocr Soc 2021. [PMCID: PMC8090588 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background: Copeptin is used in the differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Different copeptin immunoassays exist but inter-assay comparability is unclear. The aim of this study was to correlate three commercially available copeptin assays and their diagnostic accuracy in the differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia-syndrome. Methods: Analyzed data include three different studies: repeated copeptin measures of 8 healthy volunteers undergoing osmotic stimulation; copeptin measures of 40 patients hospitalized with pneumonia; osmotically stimulated copeptin measures of 40 patients with polyuria-polydipsia-syndrome. Copeptin was measured using the automated B.R.A.H.M.S. KRYPTOR, the manual B.R.A.H.M.S. LIA and the manual Cloud Clone ELISA assay. Primary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy in the polyuria-polydipsia-syndrome. Results: In total, 150 copeptin measurements were analyzed. In healthy volunteers, there was a moderate correlation for the KRYPTOR and LIA (interrater correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.74; 95%-CI 0.07-0.91), and a poor correlation for the KRYPTOR and ELISA (ICC 0.07; 95%-CI -0.06-0.29), as for the LIA and ELISA (ICC 0.04; 95%-CI -0.04-0.17). The KRYPTOR had the highest diagnostic accuracy (98% (95%-CI: 83-100)), comparable to the LIA (88% (95%-CI: 74-100)), while the ELISA had a poor diagnostic accuracy (55% (95%-CI: 34-68)) in the differential diagnosis of the polyuria-polydipsia-syndrome. Conclusion: The KRYPTOR and LIA yield comparable copeptin levels and a high diagnostic accuracy, while the ELISA correlates poorly with the other two assays and shows a poor diagnostic accuracy between polyuria-polydipsia patients. Redefining cut-off levels for copeptin assays other than KRYPTOR and LIA must take place before their use in the differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus.
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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Background Primary polydipsia, characterized by excessive fluid intake, carries the risk of water intoxication and hyponatremia, but treatment options are scarce. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) reduces appetite and food intake. In experimental models, they also play a role in thirst and drinking behavior in. The aim of this trial was to investigate whether GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce fluid intake in patients with primary polydipsia. Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-week crossover-trial, 34 patients with primary polydipsia received weekly dulaglutide (Trulicity®) 1.5mg and placebo (0.9% sodium chloride). During the last treatment week, patients attended an 8-hour evaluation visit with free water access. The primary endpoint was total fluid intake during the evaluation visits. The treatment effect was estimated using a linear mixed-effects model. In a subset of 15 patients and matched controls, thirst perception and neuronal activity in response to beverage pictures were assessed by functional MRI. Results Median [IQR] total fluid intake was 2250ml [1600-2600] on dulaglutide versus 2400ml [1850-3400] on placebo. Patients on dulaglutide reduced fluid intake by 490ml [95%-CI -780, -199], p=0.002, corresponding to a relative reduction of 17%. 24-hour urinary output was reduced by -943ml [95%-CI -1473, -413]. Thirst perception in response to beverage pictures was higher in patients with primary polydipsia versus controls and lower on dulaglutide versus placebo, but functional neuronal activity was similar between groups and treatments. Conclusion: GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce fluid intake and thirst perception in patients with primary polydipsia and could therefore be a novel treatment option for these patients.
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Sailer CO, Winzeler BF, Urwyler SA, Schnyder I, Refardt J, Eckert A, Verghese N, Fassnacht M, Chifu IO, Lawson EA, Verbalis JG, Fenske WK, Christ-Crain M. Oxytocin Levels in Response to Pituitary Provocation Tests in Healthy Volunteers. J Endocr Soc 2021. [PMCID: PMC8090745 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Oxytocin, secreted into the circulation through the posterior pituitary, regulates lactation, weight, and socio-behavioral functioning. Oxytocin deficiency has been suggested in patients with hypopituitarism, however, diagnostic testing for oxytocin deficiency has not been developed. Known stimuli used in the diagnosis of pituitary deficiencies - the hypertonic saline and arginine infusion tests stimulating copeptin levels, and the oral macimorelin test stimulating growth hormone levels - have also been shown to stimulate oxytocin secretion in animal models. We hypothesized that these provocation tests would stimulate plasma oxytocin levels in humans. Methods: Basal plasma oxytocin levels were measured for all three tests. Stimulated plasma oxytocin was measured once plasma sodium >150 mmol/l for the hypertonic saline and after 45 minutes for the arginine infusion and the oral macimorelin test, expected peak of copeptin and growth hormone levels, respectively. Primary outcome was change between basal and stimulated oxytocin levels using a paired t-test. Results: Median (IQR) age of all participants was 24 years (22, 28), 51% were female. As expected, copeptin increased in response to hypertonic saline from 4.0 pmol/L [3.3, 6.7] to 34.2 pmol/L [23.2, 45.4] (p-value <0.001) and in response to arginine infusion from 4.6 pmol/L [3.2, 6.2] to 8.3 pmol/L [6.4, 10.8] (p-value <0.001). Growth hormone increased in response to oral macimorelin from 1.6 ng/mL [0.3, 17.2] to 106.0 ng/mL [73.3, 127.2] (p-value <0.001). Oxytocin levels increased in response to hypertonic saline infusion from 0.3 pg/mL [0.3, 0.5] to 0.6 pg/mL [0.4, 0.7] (p-value 0.007), while there was no change in response to arginine infusion (basal 0.4 pg/mL [0.4, 0.6], stimulated 0.4 pg/mL [0.3, 0.6], p-value 0.6), nor to oral macimorelin (basal 38.7 pg/mL [31.1, 66.9], stimulated 34.2 pg/mL [31.2, 48.2], p-value 0.3). Conclusion: We found that hypertonic saline infusion results in doubling of oxytocin levels. Further research will be important to determine whether this test could be used diagnostically to identify patients with oxytocin deficiency. In contrast to animal data, arginine and macimorelin did not stimulate oxytocin.
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Transfaculty Research Platform Molecular and Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychiatric University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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- Transfaculty Research Platform Molecular and Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychiatric University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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Potasso L, Refardt J, Chifu I, Fassnacht M, Fenske WK, Christ-Crain M. Incidence of hyperkalemia during hypertonic saline test for the diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Endocr Connect 2021; 10:401-409. [PMID: 33666570 PMCID: PMC8133371 DOI: 10.1530/ec-20-0531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hyperkalemia has been reported upon different hypertonic saline infusion protocols. Since hypertonic saline test has recently been validated for the differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus (DI), we aimed to investigate the course of plasma potassium during the test. DESIGN We analyzed data of 90 healthy volunteers and 141 patients with polyuria-polydipsia syndrome (PPS) from two prospective studies evaluating the hypertonic saline test. Our primary outcome was the incidence rate of hypertonic saline-induced hyperkalemia > 5 mmol/L. METHODS Participants received a 250 mL bolus of 3% NaCl solution, followed by 0.15 mL/min/kg body weight continuously infused targeting a plasma sodium level of 150 mmol/L. Blood samples and clinical data were collected every 30 min. RESULTS Of the 231 participants, 16% (n = 37/231) developed hyperkalemia. The incidence of hyperkalemia was higher in healthy volunteers and in patients with primary polydipsia (25.6% (n = 23/90) and 9.9% (n = 14/141), respectively), and only occurred in 3.4% (n = 2/59) of patients with diabetes insipidus. Hyperkalemia developed mostly at or after 90-min test duration (81.1%, n => 30/37). Predictors of hyperkalemia (OR (95% CI)) were male sex (2.9 (1.2-7.4), P => 0.02), a plasma potassium at baseline > 3.9 mmol/L (5.2 (1.8-17.3), P => 0.004), normonatremia at 30-min test duration (3.2 (1.2-9.5), P => 0.03), and an increase in potassium levels already at 30-min test duration as compared to baseline (4.5 (1.7-12.3), P => 0.003). Hyperkalemia was transient and resolved spontaneously in all cases. CONCLUSION The hypertonic saline test can lead to hyperkalemia, especially in patients with primary polydipsia who experience a longer test duration. Monitoring potassium levels in these patients is recommended.
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- Laura Potasso
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence should be addressed to L Potasso:
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg Germany
- Central Laboratory, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center for Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
- Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Winzeler B, da Conceição I, Refardt J, Sailer CO, Dutilh G, Christ-Crain M. Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on fluid intake in healthy volunteers. Endocrine 2020; 70:292-298. [PMID: 32623637 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-020-02394-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RA) reduce appetite and energy intake. Recent findings from animal studies suggest a role of GLP-1 in drinking and water homeostasis. We aimed to elucidate whether GLP-1 RA reduce fluid intake in healthy volunteers. METHODS Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. 20 healthy volunteers received dulaglutide 1.5 mg and placebo (0,9% sodium chloride) subcutaneously once weekly for 3 weeks. At the end of each treatment period, participants attended an 8-h evaluation visit, during which they were requested to eat two standardized meals and to drink water ad libitum. The primary outcome was the total fluid intake (ml) during the evaluation visit. RESULTS Mean [SD] age of participants (60% female) was 27 [9.2] years. All but four participants drank less on dulaglutide versus placebo treatment despite identical food intake. The median [IQR] difference of fluid intake on dulaglutide compared to placebo treatment was -100 ml [-400-0]. Median [IQR] total fluid intake was 1300 ml [888-1600] versus 1600 ml [1000-1720], on dulaglutide and placebo treatment, p = 0.06. Median [IQR] 24-h urine output was reduced in dulaglutide versus placebo-treated participants: 1250 ml [975-2080] versus 1680 ml [1400-2040], p = 0.04. Median serum sodium levels were 140 mmol/L on both visits and no difference in thirst perception was noted. CONCLUSIONS GLP-1 RA such as dulaglutide seem to modulate fluid balance in humans. This leads us to speculate that GLP-1 RA may be an interesting therapeutic options for patients with excessive drinking behavior e.g., primary polydipsia.
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- Bettina Winzeler
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Zandee WT, Brabander T, Feelders RA, Franssen GJH, Hofland LJ, Christ E, de Herder WW, Hofland J. Inferior outcome of neuroendocrine tumor patients negative on somatostatin receptor imaging. Endocr Relat Cancer 2020; 27:615-624. [PMID: 33032265 DOI: 10.1530/erc-20-0340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Sufficient expression of somatostatin receptor (SSTR) in well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) is crucial for treatment with somatostatin analogs (SSAs) and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) using radiolabeled SSAs. Impaired prognosis has been described for SSTR-negative NET patients; however, studies comparing matched SSTR-positive and -negative subjects who have not received PRRT are missing. This retrospective analysis of two prospectively maintained NET databases aimed to compare matched metastatic grade 1 or 2 SSTR-positive and -negative NET patients. SSTR-negativity was defined as having insufficient tumor uptake on diagnostic SSTR imaging. Patients that underwent PRRT were excluded. Seventy-seven SSTR-negative and 248 SSTR-positive grade 1-2 NET patients were included. Median overall survival rates were significantly lower for SSTR-negative compared to SSTR-positive NET patients (53 months vs 131 months; P < 0.001). To adjust for possible confounding by age, gender, grade and site of origin, 69 SSTR-negative NET patients were propensity score matched to 69 SSTR-positive NET patients. Group characteristics were similar, with the exception of SSTR-negative patients receiving more often chemotherapy and targeted treatment. The inferior survival outcome of SSTR-negative compared to SSTR-positive NET patients persisted with a median overall survival of 38 months vs 131 months (P = 0.012). This relationship upheld when correcting for the main influencing factors of having a higher grade tumor or receiving surgery in a multivariate Cox regression analysis. In conclusion, we showed that propensity score-matched SSTR-negative NET patients continue to have a worse prognosis compared to SSTR-positive NET patients despite receiving more aggressive treatment. Differences in tumor biology likely underlie this survival deficit.
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- Julie Refardt
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ENETS Center of Excellence, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Winzeler B, Morin B, Refardt J, Imber C, Fenske W, Sailer CO, Holbro A, Christ-Crain M. Low arginine vasopressin levels in patients with diabetes insipidus are not associated with anaemia. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2020; 93:456-465. [PMID: 32534481 DOI: 10.1111/cen.14265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is released upon osmotic stimulation or hypovolaemia in order to maintain water balance. A recent study showed a role of AVP in haematopoiesis by stimulating red blood cell precursors, suggesting a higher risk of anaemia in patients with AVP deficiency. The objective was to explore the effect of low AVP levels in patients with central diabetes insipidus (cDI) and primary polydipsia (PP) on haemoglobin and the prevalence of anaemia. METHODS A total of 164 patients with either cDI (70, 43%) or PP (94, 57%) and 30 healthy volunteers from two prospective diagnostic studies performed in Switzerland, Germany and Brazil were studied. A standardized clinical and biochemical (eg copeptin, full blood count) assessment was performed. Haemoglobin and haematocrit levels and prevalence of anaemia (defined as haemoglobin values of <120 g/L in women and <130 g/L in men) were analysed. RESULTS Mean copeptin values were 2.63 pmol/L (±1.08) and 3.91 pmol/L (±4.28) in patients with cDI and PP and 24.76 pmol/L (±5.75) in healthy volunteers, P = .02. The prevalence of anaemia was low in all participants with 7.1%, 2.2% and 10% in cDI, PP and in healthy volunteers, P = .15. Mean haemoglobin values were similar in all groups: 139 g/L (±15.85), 140 g/L (±13.16) and 139 g/L (±13.05) in patients with cDI, PP and healthy volunteers, P = .90, as were mean haematocrit values with 41% in all groups (P = .85). CONCLUSION Chronic low AVP levels in patients with cDI and PP do not affect haemoglobin levels and prevalence of anaemia.
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- Bettina Winzeler
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Leipzig University Medical Centre, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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The two main differential diagnoses of central diabetes insipidus are nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and primary polydipsia. Reliable distinction between those entities is essential as treatment differs substantially with the wrong treatment potentially leading to serious complications. Past diagnostic measures using the indirect water deprivation test had several pitfalls, resulting in a low diagnostic accuracy. With the introduction of copeptin, a stable and reliable surrogate marker for arginine vasopressin, diagnosis of diabetes insipidus was new evaluated. While unstimulated basal copeptin measurement reliably diagnoses nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, a stimulation test is needed to differentiate patients with central diabetes insipidus from patients with primary polydipsia. Stimulation can either be achieved through hypertonic saline infusion or arginine infusion. While the former showed high diagnostic accuracy and superiority over the indirect water deprivation test in a recent validation study, the diagnostic accuracy for arginine-stimulated copeptin was slightly lower, but superior in test tolerance. In summary of the recent findings, a new copeptin based diagnostic algorithm is proposed for the reliable diagnosis of diabetes insipidus.
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- Julie Refardt
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland; University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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The differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus involves the distinction between central or nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and primary polydipsia. Differentiation is important because treatment strategies vary; the wrong treatment can be dangerous. Reliable differentiation is difficult especially in patients with primary polydipsia or partial forms of diabetes insipidus. New diagnostic algorithms are based on the measurement of copeptin after osmotic stimulation by hypertonic saline infusion or after nonosmotic stimulation by arginine and have a higher diagnostic accuracy than the water deprivation test. Treatment involves correcting preexisting water deficits, but is different for central diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and primary polydipsia.
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- Julie Refardt
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Petersgraben 4, Basel 4031, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Petersgraben 4, Basel 4031, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Petersgraben 4, Basel 4031, Switzerland.
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Bologna K, Cesana-Nigro N, Refardt J, Imber C, Vogt DR, Christ-Crain M, Winzeler B. Effect of Arginine on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Individuals With and Without Vasopressin Deficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5814275. [PMID: 32236441 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Arginine stimulates pituitary hormones, like growth hormone and vasopressin, but its effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is unknown. Arginine may also stimulate the HPA axis, possibly through a mechanism involving vasopressin. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of arginine on adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol in subjects with and without vasopressin deficiency. DESIGN Prospective study, University Hospital Basel. PARTICIPANTS 38 patients with central diabetes insipidus, 58 patients with primary polydipsia, and 50 healthy controls. INTERVENTION Arginine infusion with measurement of ACTH, cortisol and copeptin at baseline and 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. RESULTS We found different response patterns to arginine: in patients with diabetes insipidus (and low stimulated copeptin levels) median (interquartile range [IQR]) ACTH and cortisol increased from 22.9 (16.8, 38.7) to 36.6 (26.2, 52.1) ng/L and from 385 (266, 463) to 467 (349, 533) nmol/L, respectively. In contrast, median (IQR) ACTH and cortisol levels decreased in patients with primary polydipsia (despite high stimulated copeptin levels): ACTH from 17.3 (12.3, 23) to 14.8 (10.9, 19.8) ng/L and cortisol from 343 (262, 429) to 272 (220.8, 360.3) nmol/L; likewise, in healthy controls: ACTH from 26.5 (17.6, 35.7) to 14.8 (12.1, 22.7) ng/L and cortisol from 471 (393.3, 581.8) to 301.5 (206.5, 377.8) nmol/L. CONCLUSION Diabetes insipidus is associated with increased responsiveness of ACTH/cortisol to arginine. In contrast, arginine does not stimulate the HPA axis in healthy controls or in primary polydipsia.
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- Katja Bologna
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Bürgerspital Solothurn, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Clinical Trial Unit, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Christ-Crain M. Copeptin-based diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20237. [DOI: 10.4414/smw.2020.20237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Julie Refardt
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland / University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland / University of Basel, Switzerland
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Sailer CO, Refardt J, Bissig S, Bologna K, Imber C, Christ-Crain M. Effects of alcohol consumption on copeptin levels and sodium-water homeostasis. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2020; 318:F702-F709. [PMID: 31961713 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00458.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Alcohol consumption influences sodium-water homeostasis. However, the effect of alcohol on vasopressin levels is controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate physiological changes of alcohol consumption on the stable vasopressin surrogate marker copeptin. In addition, we aimed at investigating the effect of additional sodium and/or water consumption on plasma sodium, osmolality, and copeptin levels. Ten healthy men underwent four interventions in random order: 1) beer consumption only, 2) beer consumption with additional water, 3) beer consumption with additional stock, or 4) water consumption only. Fluid consumption was equal between interventions and calculated to reach a blood alcohol concentration of 0.8‰ in the beer interventions. Blood and urinary samples were taken at six time points over the observation period of 720 min. The primary end point was the mean difference in copeptin levels 90 min after the start of fluid consumption, which showed no in-between group differences (P = 0.4). However, a higher total urinary volume excretion in all alcohol compared with water interventions was observed (P = 0.01). Furthermore, plasma copeptin, sodium, and urinary osmolality levels increased significantly at the end of the observation period in all alcohol compared with water-only interventions (P = 0.02). In conclusion, initial copeptin suppression does not differ between alcohol or water interventions but seems to be prolonged in the alcohol interventions. This leads to increased volume loss followed by a counterregulation with increased copeptin levels and water retention after 720 min in alcohol compared with interventions. Additional sodium and/or water consumption with alcohol did not change the observed alcohol-induced effects.
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- Clara Odilia Sailer
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Refardt J, Imber C, Sailer CO, Jeanloz N, Potasso L, Kutz A, Widmer A, Urwyler SA, Ebrahimi F, Vogt DR, Winzeler B, Christ-Crain M. A Randomized Trial of Empagliflozin to Increase Plasma Sodium Levels in Patients with the Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis. J Am Soc Nephrol 2020; 31:615-624. [PMID: 32019783 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2019090944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment options to address the hyponatremia induced by the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) are inadequate. The sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor empagliflozin promotes osmotic diuresis via urinary glucose excretion and therefore, might offer a novel treatment option for SIAD. METHODS In this double-blind, randomized trial, we recruited 88 hospitalized patients with SIAD-induced hyponatremia <130 mmol/L at the University Hospital Basel from September 2016 until January 2019 and assigned patients to receive, in addition to standard fluid restriction of <1000 ml/24 h, a once-daily dose of oral empagliflozin or placebo for 4 days. The primary end point was the absolute change in plasma sodium concentration after 4 days of treatment. Secondary end points included predisposing factors for treatment response and safety of the intervention. RESULTS Of the 87 patients who completed the trial, 43 (49%) received treatment with empagliflozin, and 44 (51%) received placebo. Baseline plasma sodium concentrations were similar for the two groups (median 125.5 mmol/L for the empaflozin group and median 126 mmol/L for the placebo group). Patients treated with empagliflozin had a significantly higher increase of median plasma sodium concentration compared with those receiving placebo (10 versus 7 mmol/L, respectively; P=0.04). Profound hyponatremia (<125 mmol/L) and lower baseline osmolality levels increased the likelihood of response to treatment with empagliflozin. Treatment was well tolerated, and no events of hypoglycemia or hypotension occurred among those receiving empagliflozin. CONCLUSIONS Among hospitalized patients with SIAD treated with fluid restriction, those who received empagliflozin had a larger increase in plasma sodium levels compared with those who received placebo. This finding indicates that empagliflozin warrants further study as a treatment for the disorder.
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- Julie Refardt
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; .,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Clinical Trial Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; and
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Winzeler B, Steinmetz M, Refardt J, Cesana-Nigro N, Popovic M, Fenske W, Christ-Crain M. Copeptin is not useful as a marker of malignant disease in the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis. Endocr Connect 2020; 9:20-27. [PMID: 31794422 PMCID: PMC6993253 DOI: 10.1530/ec-19-0431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) is a common condition in hospitalized patients. It is crucial to establish the cause of SIAD, especially in order to exclude underlying malignancy. As malignant SIAD may be due to a paraneoplastic synthesis of arginine vasopressin, we hypothesized that its stable surrogate marker copeptin can be used as a diagnostic tool to differentiate between malignant and non-malignant SIAD. METHODS Prospective observational study. We analyzed data from 146 SIAD patients of two different cohorts from Switzerland and Germany. Patients were included while presenting at the emergency department and underwent a standardized diagnostic assessment including the measurement of copeptin levels. RESULTS Thirty-nine patients (median age: 63 years, 51% female) were diagnosed with cancer-related SIAD and 107 (median age: 73 years, 68% female) with non-malignant SIAD. Serum sodium levels were higher in cancer-related versus non-malignant SIAD: median (IQR) 124 mmol/l (120; 127) versus 120 mmol/l (117; 123) (P<0.001). Median (IQR) copeptin levels of patients with cancer-related SIAD were 11.1 pmol/l (5.2; 37.1) and 10.5 pmol/l (5.2; 25.2) with non-malignant SIAD (P = 0.38). Among different cancer entities, patients suffering from small-cell lung cancer showed the highest copeptin values, but overall no significant difference in copeptin levels between cancer types was observed (P = 0.46). CONCLUSIONS Copeptin levels are similar in cancer-related and non-malignant SIAD. Therefore, Copeptin does not seem to be suitable as a marker of malignant disease in SIAD.
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- Bettina Winzeler
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolismus, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence should be addressed to B Winzeler:
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolismus, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolismus, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolismus, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolismus, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Blum CA, Schuetz P, Nigro N, Winzeler B, Arici B, Refardt J, Urwyler SA, Rodondi N, Blum MR, Briel M, Mueller B, Christ-Crain M. Cosyntropin testing does not predict response to glucocorticoids in community-acquired pneumonia in a randomized controlled trial. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2019; 91:374-382. [PMID: 30485501 DOI: 10.1111/cen.13907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Glucocorticoids have been shown to improve outcome in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, glucocorticoids have potential side-effects, and treatment response may vary. It is thus crucial to select patients with high likelihood to respond favourably. In critical illness, cosyntropin testing is recommended to identify patients in need for glucocorticoids. We investigated whether cosyntropin testing predicts treatment response to glucocorticoids in CAP. DESIGN Predefined secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. PATIENTS Hospitalized patients with CAP. MEASUREMENTS We performed 1 µg cosyntropin tests in a randomized trial comparing prednisone 50 mg for 7 days to placebo. We investigated whether subgroups based on baseline and stimulated cortisol levels responded differently to glucocorticoids with regard to time to clinical stability (TTCS) and other outcomes by inclusion of interaction terms into statistical models. RESULTS A total of 326 patients in the prednisone and 309 patients in the placebo group were evaluated. Neither basal cortisol nor a Δcortisol <250 nmol/L after stimulation nor the combination of basal cortisol and Δcortisol predicted treatment response as measured by TTCS (all P for interaction >0.05). Similarly, we found no effect modification with respect to mortality, rehospitalization, antibiotic treatment duration or CAP-related complications (all P for interaction >0.05). However, glucocorticoids had a stronger effect on shortening length of hospital stay in patients with a baseline cortisol of ≥938 nmol/L (P for interaction = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS Neither baseline nor stimulated cortisol after low-dose cosyntropin testing at a dose of 1 µg predicted glucocorticoid responsiveness in mild to moderate CAP. A treatment decision for or against adjunct glucocorticoids in CAP should not be made depending on cortisol values or cosyntropin testing results.
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- Claudine A Blum
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of General Internal & Emergency Medicine and Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, Medical University Clinic, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal & Emergency Medicine and Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, Medical University Clinic, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of General Internal & Emergency Medicine and Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, Medical University Clinic, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
| | - Mirjam Christ-Crain
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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