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Comparison of plasma levels of cortisol (a), ACTH (b), cortisol response to ACTH challenge (c), and DEX suppression of urinary cortisol excretion (d) between SIB groups. *p<0.05, **p<0.01, #0.05≥p<0.10 for comparisons between designated groups.