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Evaluation of dihydrotestosterone levels and total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio with clinical symptoms and metabolic parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]

BMC Endocrine Disorders
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a clinically heterogeneous endocrine disorder with lifelong health risks. Androgen excess, particularly testosterone, plays a key role in the pathophysiology of PCOS.
Asal Ebrahimian, Afshin Moradi, Vahid Kheyri, Farzad Najafipour, Vahideh Sadra   +4 more
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Amelioration of polycystic ovarian morphology by Tokishakuyakusan in a PCOS rat model: association with bone morphogenetic protein 4 [PDF]

Frontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of irregular menstrual cycles and infertility. Current treatments primarily involve ovulation induction and sex steroid hormone therapy.
Mako Ueda, Satoko Osuka, Satoko Osuka, Atsushi Yabuki, Natsuki Miyake, Naoki Fujitsuka, Miwa Nahata, Yohei Tokita, Jiali Ruan, Bayasula, Takehiko Takeda, Tomomi Seki, Reina Sonehara, Ayako Muraoka, Tomoko Nakamura, Hiroaki Kajiyama   +15 more
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Acceptance and use of digital health technologies among physiotherapists in Germany: a web-based cross-sectional survey [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research
Background Digital health technologies (DHT) have the potential to improve physiotherapy efficiency, access, and patient engagement, yet their uptake among physiotherapists remains limited.
Fatma Sahan, Anja Gutermuth, Jennifer A. Müller, Thomas Muth, Karin Panitz, Jennifer Apolinário-Hagen   +5 more
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COVID-19 and androgenic status: testosterone or dihydrotestosterone have a pivotal role? [PDF]

Journal of Men's Health, 2023
The aim of our study is analysis of the androgenic status including testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in men hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and them relationship with the course of the disease. This is a monocentric
Kamalov Аrmais, Mareev Viacheslav, Orlova Iana, Mareev Yury, Begrambekova Yulia, Pavlova Zukhra, Plisyk Alina, Samokhodskaya Larisa, Mershina Elena, Ohobotov Dmitry, Nesterova Olga, Strigunov Andrey, Tsurskaya Daria   +12 more
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LightChain: Scalable DHT-Based Blockchain [PDF]

IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 2021
As an append-only distributed database, blockchain is utilized in a vast variety of applications including the cryptocurrency and Internet-of-Things (IoT). The existing blockchain solutions show downsides in communication and storage scalability, as well as decentralization.
Yahya Hassanzadeh-Nazarabadi, Alptekin Kupcu, Oznur Ozkasap   +2 more
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Effect of orchidectomized and exogenous administration of testosterone on the quantification of platelets in male wistar rats

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 2021
Introduction: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) modify the physiological functioning of the cardiovascular system and have possible effects on the origin of cardiovascular thrombosis.
Milagros A. Fuentes Vargas, Lilian C. Lovón Caso, Marcia A. Paredes Salazar, Jheydi A. Cahuana Gutierrez, Ana M. Apaza Choquehuanca, Karla E. Torres Chavez   +5 more
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Considerations for Conducting Bring Your Own “Device” (BYOD) Clinical Studies

Digital Biomarkers, 2022
Background: Digital health technologies are attracting attention as novel tools for data collection in clinical research. They present alternative methods compared to in-clinic data collection, which often yields snapshots of the participants’ physiology,
Charmaine Demanuele, Cynthia Lokker, Krishna Jhaveri, Pirinka Georgiev, Emre Sezgin, Cindy Geoghegan, Kelly H. Zou, Elena Izmailova, Marie McCarthy   +8 more
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Exploring the effects of the crosslink density on the physicochemical properties of collagen-based scaffolds

Polymer Testing, 2021
The optimization of collagen-based scaffolds for tissue engineering goes through the careful selection of the crosslinking method(s), which should impart the prerequisite mechanical and degradation properties without impairing the cell/tissue response ...
Luca Salvatore, Emanuela Calò, Valentina Bonfrate, Deborah Pedone, Nunzia Gallo, Maria Lucia Natali, Alessandro Sannino, Marta Madaghiele   +7 more
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Enhanced Bioavailability of Dihydrotanshinone I–Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles for Stroke Therapy

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Dihydrotanshinone I (DHT) is a natural component in Salvia miltiorrhiza and has been widely researched for its multiple bioactivities. However, poor solubility and biocompatibility of DHT limit its desirable application for clinical purposes. Herein, DHT
Yanru Ren, Yicheng Feng, Kunyao Xu, Saisai Yue, Tiantian Yang, Kaili Nie, Man Xu, Haijun Xu, Xin Xiong, Fabian Körte, Mike Barbeck, Peisen Zhang, Luo Liu   +12 more
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Effect of DHT-Induced Hyperandrogenism on the Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Morphology

Medicina, 2020
Background and Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent disorders among women of reproductive age. It is considered as a pro-inflammatory state with chronic low-grade inflammation, one of the key factors contributing to ...
Abhaya Krishnan, Sridhar Muthusami, Loganayaki Periyasamy, Jone A. Stanley, Vasudevan Gopalakrishnan, Ilangovan Ramachandran   +5 more
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