Author(s):
1. Sanjay Kalra:
Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India
2. Ashok Kumar:
Department of Endocrinology, CEDAR Clinic Panipat India
3. Nitin Kapoor:
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore,
India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Abstract:
The adrenal gland is a player in the Ominous Octet of obesity, which lists eight endocrine contributors to the development of obesity. Baro-adrenal axis describes the bidirectional, multifaceted link between weight homoeostasis and adrenal function, in health and disease. This communication lists the various ways in which adrenal function infl uences, and is impacted by, obesity.
Page(s):
1716-1717
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 74, Issue: 9, Year: 2024
Keywords:
Obesity
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Stress
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Overweight
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Pheochromocytoma
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Adrenal
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person centred care
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Cushings syndrome
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