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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Neonates
KEY POINTS 1. Normal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis production of cortisol and a normal renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis are needed for the normal regulation of volume status, blood pressure, and serum sodium, potassium and glucose levels in the neonate. Disorders of these axes…