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The Baro-Adrenal Axis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The adrenal gland is a player in the Ominous Octet ofobesity, which lists eight endocrine contributors to thedevelopment of obesity. Baro-adrenal axis describes thebidirectional, multifaceted link between weighthomoeostasis and adrenal function, in health and disease.This communication lists the various ways in which adrenalfunction influences, and is impacted by, obesity.Keywords: Adrenal, Cushing’s syndrome, obesity,overweight, person centred care, pheochromocytoma,stress

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.24-71

Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Ashok Kumar, Nitin Kapoor

Institutions: Chandigarh University, Bharti Hospital, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650