Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short, single stranded RNA molecules which play regulatory roles through posttranscriptional regulation of their target genes. Based on our current knowledge, more than 30% of the human ...

Carcinoids are rare tumors originating from neuroendocrine cells. A large proportion of these tumors produce serotonin and other biologically active hormones which may produce carcinoid syndrome characterized by flushing, ...

The authors present the case history of a 74-year-old male suffering from aortic coarctation. His endocrine evaluation was initiated because of severe hypokalemia. The diagnostic procedures revealed the presence of Cushing's ...