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Anabolic–androgenic steroids and liver injury
Liver International, 2007AbstractAthletes and nonathletes have been using anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) for a long time, in an inadequate and unsurveilled manner, with the aim of improving sports performance or for cosmetic purposes. AAS consumption is becoming more widespread and involving younger people, and there is a trend for self‐administration of higher doses and ...
Magdalena, Sánchez-Osorio +4 more
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Pharmacoepidemiology of anabolic androgenic steroids: a review
Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology, 2004AbstractNon‐prescribed use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been associated with a number of physical and psychiatric/behavioural complications, some of which are potentially lethal. Here, we review both observational and experimental studies on human subjects concerned with such side‐effects.
Ingemar, Thiblin, Anna, Petersson
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Consequences of Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2007Whether providing anticipatory guidance to the young adolescent patient, conducting a preparticipation examination on a young athlete, or treating a sick user of anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs), the primary care physician must be familiar with the adverse consequences of the use of these compounds. This article reviews the endocrine, cardiovascular,
Marcel J, Casavant +4 more
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Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse: The Effects on Thrombosis Risk, Coagulation, and Fibrinolysis
Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, 2018Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse surged during the 1980s and is seen in approximately 1 in 20 of all males today. A wide spectrum of AAS compounds and abuse regimens are applied and AAS abuse has been associated with an unfavorable cardiovascular ...
Simon Chang +3 more
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Androgens, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids, and Inhibitors
American Journal of Therapeutics, 2000Androgens are steroid hormones responsible for male sexual characteristics, testosterone being the principal androgen secreted by the testes. Androgens have both masculinizing and growth-stimulating or anabolic effects. Synthetic analogs of androgens have been used by professional, as well as amateur, athletes for possible performance enhancement.
J L, Donahue, D T, Lowenthal
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Related Substances
Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2002Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone. Anabolic steroids are used to enhance athletic performance and appearance. Adverse effects include those on the liver, serum lipids, psyche/behavior, and the reproductive system.
Charles E, Yesalis, Michael S, Bahrke
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Exploring Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use and Teen Dating Violence Among Adolescent Males
Substance Use & Misuse, 2018Background: Reports indicate that 4% of the adolescent males in 2015 had taken steroids without a doctor’s prescription. Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are illicit drugs that have commonly been used to help build muscle mass.
K. Ganson, T. Cadet
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Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced hepatotoxicity
Medical Hypotheses, 2016Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have been abused for decades by both professional and amateur athletes in order to improve physical performance or muscle mass. AAS abuse can cause adverse effects, among which are hepatotoxic effects. These effects include cholestatic icterus and possibly peliosis hepatis and hepatocellular carcinoma or adenoma.
Peter, Bond +2 more
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Anabolic–Androgenic Steroids and Adolescents
Journal of Addictions Nursing, 2012Despite their classification as a Schedule III Controlled Substance, anabolic-androgenic steroids continue to be used by adolescents who seek increased muscularity as well as enhanced athletic performance. Although the potential side effects of steroids are relatively well known, problems with counterfeit substances and steroid-spiked dietary ...
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ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROID ABUSE AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 1998Anabolic steroid abuse is a significant public health problem. There is evidence from both case reports and empirical studies that abuse of these drugs causes significant psychiatric and medical effects. There appears to be a relationship between increased dosages and severity of psychiatric symptomatology.
J H, Porcerelli, B A, Sandler
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