SUBJECTS |
STUDIES |
CONTACT
617-726-3870 |
Newly diagnosed acromegaly |
- Evaluating preoperative medical treatments
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Karen Pulaski-Liebert, R.N.
Dr. Beverly M.K. Biller |
Cushing’s Syndrome |
- Evaluating a potential new medical therapy
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Karen Pulaski-Liebert, R.N.
Dr. Beverly M.K. Biller |
Adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa |
- Evaluating bone density and the effects of estrogen replacement
- Newer therapeutic possibilities
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Dr. Anne Klibanski
Dr. Madhu Misra |
Adolescent athletes |
- Investigating impact of hormonal alterations on menstrual function and bone density
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Dr. Madhu Misra
Dr. Anne Klibanski |
Adolescent boys and girls with depressive disorders |
- Investigating impact of hormonal alterations on reproductive function and bone density
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Dr. Madhu Misra
Dr. Anne Klibanski |
Women with anorexia nervosa |
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Dr. Karen K. Miller
Dr. Anne Klibanski |
Women and men, ages 18-45 |
- Investigating body weight and GH secretion
- GH treatment in abdominal obesity
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Dr. Karen K. Miller |
Girls and women with current anorexia nervosa or a history of anorexia nervosa, ages 10 and up |
- Investigating genetics of appetite-regulating and stress hormones
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Dr. Elizabeth Lawson
Dr. Karen K. Miller
Dr. Anne Klibanski
Dr. Madhu Misra |
Women with a history of anorexia nervosa |
- Investigating the link between cortisol regulation and bone density
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Dr. Elizabeth Lawson
Dr. Anne Klibanski |
Women with irregular menstrual periods (hypothalamic amenorrhea), ages 18-45 |
- Investigating the link between cortisol regulation and bone density
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Dr. Elizabeth Lawson
Dr. Karen K. Miller
Dr. Anne Klibanski |
Obese men and women |
- Use of GHRH, a growth hormone secretagogue, to increase endogenous GH levels, improve fat distribution and lipid profile
- Assessment of relative GH levels and cardiac risk
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Dr. Hideo Makimura
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HIV positive men and women with fat redistribution |
- Assessment of coronary artery atherosclerosis
- Lifestyle modification strategies, including exercise and insulin sensitization
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Dr. Steven Grinspoon
Dr. Janet Lo
Katie Fitch, ANP |