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Kisspeptin as a test of hypothalamic dysfunction in pubertal and reproductive disorders

Andrology, EarlyView.
Abstract The hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis is regulated by the gonadotropin‐releasing hormone pulse generator in the hypothalamus. This is comprised of neurons that secrete kisspeptin in a pulsatile manner to stimulate the release of GnRH, and, in turn, downstream gonadotropins from the pituitary gland, and subsequently sex steroids and ...
Aureliane C. S. Pierret, Aaran H. Patel, Elisabeth Daniels, Alexander N. Comninos, Waljit S. Dhillo, Ali Abbara   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Volume addiction: introducing a novel phenotype within compulsive high volume eating. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Tarman VI.
europepmc   +1 more source

Histopathological Characterization and Differential Expression of miRNAs in Male Pediatric Patients With Lichen Sclerosus

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory, scarring disease of the skin that manifests mostly in the genital region. Objective We studied the histomorphological characteristics, grade, and pattern of inflammation in male pediatric patients with lichen sclerosus.
Valerie Flammang, Arndt Hartmann, Robert Stöhr, Katrin Weigelt, Carol Geppert, Frederik A. Stuebs, Matthias W. Beckmann, Bernd Wullich, Helge Taubert, Marios Marcou, Sven Wach   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Outcomes of Reinforced Tension‐Line Sutures Versus Standard Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Laparotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The reinforced tension‐line suture (RTLS) technique distributes mechanical stress more evenly than traditional closure when closing a laparotomy wound, potentially reducing incisional hernia (IH) risk. We aimed to compare outcomes of RTLS versus standard closure techniques in patients undergoing laparotomy. Methods Systematic search
Rama H. G. Mikhail, Shahin Hajibandeh, Shahab Hajibandeh, Marty Smith, Ee Jun Ban, Rodney Jacobs, Siobhan C. McKay   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Vitro Hemocompatibility of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart in Continuous and Pulsatile Flow

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
BiVACOR's total artificial heart generates remarkably similar hemocompatibility when operated with a pulse or during continuous flow. Under both conditions, hemolysis and von Willebrand Factor multimers were similar to a commercial reference device after 6 h in vitro evaluation.
Antony P. McNamee, Daniel Timms, Frank Nestler, Nicole Bartnikowski, Amanda Smith, Geoff D. Tansley, Michael J. Simmonds   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deliberate self-harm in adolescents with OTC-related psychiatric disorders: A study of prevalence and associated factors. [PDF]

PCN Rep
Matsumoto T, Usami T, Nishimura A, Higuchi S, Okita K, Shimane T.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Hurdles of Accessing HIV Treatment Among Homeless People Who Use Nyaope in Mogale City, Gauteng Province: An Exploratory Qualitative Study. [PDF]

Healthcare (Basel)
Ndlovu BP, Mokwena KE, Malebatja MF.
europepmc   +1 more source

Applying a Modified Version of the Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale in a Canadian Community Withdrawal Management Setting. [PDF]

Drug Alcohol Rev
Crepeault H, Cowan N, Socias ME, Riazi N, Knill A, Khela A, Wood E, Ti L.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source