Browse the latest research summaries in the field of endocrinology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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World J Orthop, 2015 • September 18, 2015
The editorial introduces different adipose tissue types and establishes a scientific basis to develop interventions to manage adiposity after spinal cord injury (SCI). It summarizes available evidence...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with tetraplegia tend to accumulate greater leg fat mass compared to those with paraplegia, but have a lower ratio of trunk fat mass to whole-body fat mass.
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.
PM R, 2017 • August 1, 2017
This study investigated the prevalence and etiology of hypogonadism in young men with chronic SCI, finding a significantly higher prevalence compared to non-SCI men. Risk factors identified include mo...
KEY FINDING: Hypogonadism was more common in men after SCI than in a matched cohort of similarly-aged men without SCI (25%, SCI vs 6.7%, non-SCI, P<.001).
Lipids in Health and Disease, 2015 • July 22, 2015
This study investigated the lipoprotein profiles of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. It compar...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI and normal HDL-C had negligible differences in lipoprotein particle profile compared to able-bodied individuals, except for fewer number and smaller size of HDL-P.
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).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • July 1, 2016
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of obesity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), track changes in body mass index (BMI) over a three-year period, and determine the impact o...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants with chronic SCI were overweight (23%) or obese (44%) according to the SCI adjusted BMI classification.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2016 • December 1, 2016
This study investigated the incidence of adrenal insufficiency (AI) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients presenting with AI-like symptoms, particularly in relation to large-dose glucocorticoid treatme...
KEY FINDING: A significant portion (41.4%) of SCI patients with AI-like symptoms were diagnosed with AI based on ACTH stimulation tests.
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.