ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

To read the full abstract: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020; 105(5): 1427–1434. PMID: 31853550.GDF15 is a stress-induced hormone that acts in the hindbrain to activate neural circuits involved in aversive responses and reducing food intake and body weight in animal models (1). In humans, GDF15 is widely expressed, with highest concentrations seen in placental trophoblasts, followed by kid...

To read the full abstract: Lancet Respir Med. 2018; 6(6): 442–450.Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are widely used by patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although ICS are generally well tolerated and have fewer systemic adverse effects than oral corticosteroids, some patients develop systemic adverse effects. Adrenal suppression is a clinically i...

To read the full abstract: Lancet Respir Med. 2018 Mar 15. pii: S2213-2600(18)30058-4Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are recommended for adults and children with asthma, as well as for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although ICS are generally well-tolerated and have fewer systemic adverse effects than oral corticosteroids, some patients still develop systemic adverse effects....