The Baro-Adrenal Axis

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India;
  • Ashok Kumar Department of Endocrinology, CEDAR Clinic Panipat India;
  • 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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-71

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 influences, and is impacted by, obesity.
Keywords: Adrenal, Cushing’s syndrome, obesity,
overweight, person centred care, pheochromocytoma,
stress

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Published

2024-08-23

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Ashok Kumar, & Nitin Kapoor. (2024). The Baro-Adrenal Axis. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(9), 1716–1717. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-71

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 9 (2024): SEPTEMBER

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY

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