Role of intestinal testosterone-degrading bacteria and 3/17β-HSD in the pathogenesis of testosterone deficiency-induced hyperlipidemia in males [PDF]
npj Biofilms and MicrobiomesTestosterone deficiency can cause abnormal lipid metabolism in men, leading to hyperlipidemia. We identified the testosterone-degrading bacterium Pseudomonas nitroreducens in the fecal samples of male patients with hyperlipidemia.
Jun Tao +9 more
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Association between the weight-adjusted-waist index and testosterone deficiency in adult males: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTestosterone deficiency has been recognized as a significant health concern and is closely related to obesity. The weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) is an innovative adiposity parameter that is superior to BMI in certain aspects, but its relationship ...
Peiqing Wang +9 more
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International Journal of Endocrinology, 2022 Background. Testosterone deficiency is reportedly correlated with an elevation of cholesterol in plasma, but the mechanism remains unclear. Our objective was to investigate the effects of testosterone deficiency on cholesterol metabolism and the ...
Yu Yuefeng +11 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 IntroductionClinical studies have shown that low levels of endogenous testosterone are associated with cardiovascular diseases. Considering the intimate connection between oxidative metabolism and myocardial contractility, we determined the effects of ...
Patrícia Ribeiro do Val Lima +9 more
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Recommendations on the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of testosterone deficiency in men
Aging Male, 2021 The relative proportional increase of the elderly population within many countries will become one of the most significant social transformations of the twenty-first century and, for the first time in history, persons aged 65 or above outnumbered ...
Abraham Morgentaler +2 more
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Association between the oxidative balance score and testosterone deficiency in males: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundTestosterone deficiency is a prevalent condition among males and warrants greater attention. The balance between oxidative and antioxidant capacity plays a critical role in testosterone deficiency.MethodsThis study conducted a secondary ...
Ze Zhuge +4 more
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Unmasking Masculinity: Biological, Behavioral, and Social Determinants of Testosterone Deficiency in U.S. Men, 2011–2023 [PDF]
American Journal of Men's HealthTestosterone deficiency in men is often attributed to aging or biology, yet hormone levels also reflect social determinants of health (SoDH) and masculinity-related stressors.
Andrew J. Goulian +2 more
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Testosterone deficiency and chronic kidney disease. [PDF]
J Clin Transl EndocrinolTestosterone’s biological functions are extensive, influencing reproductive and systemic health. It plays a vital role in sexual functions, muscle protein synthesis, bone metabolism, fat distribution, and cardiovascular health.
Zitzmann M.
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Correlation between pan immune inflammation value and testosterone deficiency risk increase [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTestosterone deficiency seriously affects male reproductive function, growth and development, and quality of life. There is a certain association between inflammation and testosterone. PIV, a novel immune-inflammatory biomarker, has emerged.
Ling Tong, Gang Chen
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The Impact of the SMOTE Method on Machine Learning and Ensemble Learning Performance Results in Addressing Class Imbalance in Data Used for Predicting Total Testosterone Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes Patients. [PDF]
Diagnostics (Basel)Background and Objective: Diabetes Mellitus is a long-term, multifaceted metabolic condition that necessitates ongoing medical management. Hypogonadism is a syndrome that is a clinical and/or biochemical indicator of testosterone deficiency.
Kivrak M, Avci U, Uzun H, Ardic C.
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