Browse the latest research summaries in the field of endocrinology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on leptin and adiponectin concentrations in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) through a 14-month double-blinded randomized clinical ...
KEY FINDING: Fourteen months of treatment with DHA and EPA did not influence concentrations of leptin but adiponectin level was significantly decreased (P: 0.03).
J Bone Miner Res, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study examined the association between circulating adiponectin or leptin levels and BMD based on the ability to walk in chronic SCI. The findings suggest that for subjects with chronic SCI, walkin...
KEY FINDING: There was a significant inverse association between adiponectin and BMD in wheelchair users independent of body composition.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study examined the relationship between NAFLD and low testosterone in men with chronic SCI, a population with a high prevalence of both conditions and metabolic risk factors. The results showed a...
KEY FINDING: NAFLD was diagnosed in 49.1% of the men with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • March 1, 2017
This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of melatonin on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats, focusing on blood vessel loss and neurological impairment. The results demonstrated that melatonin...
KEY FINDING: Melatonin treatment rescued blood vessels, as indicated by increased CD31 levels and ameliorated BSCB permeability at 7 days post-injury.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 1, 2017
The study investigated the effects of FES-LEC and ACE training on protein expression in paralyzed and non-paralyzed muscles of men with chronic SCI. Results showed that both training interventions inc...
KEY FINDING: FES-LEC training led to a 3.8-fold increase in GLUT-4 protein expression in the vastus lateralis muscle.
Basic and Clinical Andrology, 2015 • May 4, 2015
The study evaluated a modified Hotchkiss technique (MHT) combined with sperm cryopreservation for couples with retrograde ejaculation (RE) refractory to medical treatment. The results showed successfu...
KEY FINDING: Nine clinical pregnancies were achieved in six couples out of 26 ICSI cycles using frozen-thawed sperm retrieved by the modified Hotchkiss technique.
Ann Rehabil Med, 2015 • June 1, 2015
This study investigated the relationship between fat mass percentage (FMP) and body mass index (BMI) with obesity in Korean spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, considering the severity and duration of ...
KEY FINDING: FMP increases with the duration of spinal cord injury, especially in patients with motor complete tetraplegia.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • May 1, 2016
The study explored the association between vitamin D and testosterone levels in men with chronic SCI, a population known for high rates of both deficiencies. Results indicated that vitamin D deficienc...
KEY FINDING: Deficiency of 25(OH)D (<20 ng/mL) was found in 73.5% of the patients with SCI.
Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This retrospective cohort study investigated the association between neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) following spinal cord injury (SCI) and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes me...
KEY FINDING: The incidence rate ratio of T2DM was higher in the NLUTD group compared to the control group (4.94 vs. 2.61 per 10,000 person-years).
Trials, 2016 • June 14, 2016
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a 6-week home-based arm-crank exercise program on metabolic and cardiovascular health in individuals with chronic SCI. The study also investigates the impact ...
KEY FINDING: The primary objective of the HOMEX-SCI study is to assess the impact of a 6-week home-based moderate-intensity arm-crank exercise intervention on markers of metabolic and cardiovascular health.