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Diagnosing thyroid disease: pitfalls and improvement in laboratory measurements

Jul 08

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https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/diagnosing-thyroid-disease-pitfalls-and-improvement-in-laboratory Abstract The aim of this thesis was to evaluate and improve laboratory measurements in diagnosing thyroid disease. This thesis demonstrates...

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Report: Threats to Human Health

Jun 07

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01:00 Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose threats to human health, with significant scientific evidence backing this claim. 03:55 ️ The Endocrine Society has been advocating for evidence-based regulation of EDCs since 2009, emphasizing...

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Debunking Top 10 Mens Health Myths

Jun 01

Again much more involved than just T, estradiol, DHT, prolactin when it comes to ED. This is the part many tend to overlook as vascular/endothelial health is critical when it comes to ED! 00:45:15 - Erectile Dysfunction and Blood Flow Issues...

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Metformin Decreases Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Mass and Testosterone

Apr 22

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I have been on 2x1000mg a day but I lost my endurance(Kun Khmer/Muay Thai training) and workout capacity/volume. I had no common sides from it, no diarrea etc, but felt physically limited. A strange feeling of being limited by the amount of...

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Cardio IQ test

Feb 28

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Hi Guys I just got results from my cardio Iq test. it doesnt look good as far as I can interpret. Any ideas on how to improve my numbers? Im in shape 5'8 170 current TRT 200mg test cyp a week dhea 10 mg daily 3000 mg omega fish oil a day 2000 CLA...

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Liver Protection Supplements

Feb 08

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It's a well-known fact that taking oral anabolics can have a detrimental effect on the liver. In order to break down the anabolics, the liver has to increase the production of certain enzymes. This can put stress on the liver, affecting overall...

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Peyronie’s disease (Bent Penis): What to do we know and how do we treat it?

Feb 06

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Introduction: Peyronie’s disease is a common, benign condition characterized by an acquired penile abnormality due to fibrosis of the tunica albuginea. This may lead to penile curvature, deformity, discomfort, pain, and erectile dysfunction...

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Hypothyroidism: Facts, Interactions and Resources

Feb 05

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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two common thyroid disorders that can be detected through thyroid function tests. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough...

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Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy for Long-Term Obesity Management

Feb 03

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Dr. Carolyn T. Bramante, MD, MPH presented a grand round on Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy for Long-Term Obesity Management. She discussed the complexity of obesity as a disease, the physiological and genetic factors affecting it, the importance of...

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Lipitor and other Statin Drugs Markedly Decrease Your Testosterone

Jan 31

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Statin Drugs Markedly Inhibit Testosterone Production by Rat Leydig Cells in Vitro: Implications for Men Reproductive Toxicology Available online 22 January 2014 Highlights •Statins cause significant reductions in LH-stimulated testosterone...

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Protein: Is there a limit to how much we can use?

Jan 31

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I guess bodybuilders who eat huge amounts of protein have been right all along. So much for the 20g of protein bro science. Jorn Trommelen, Glenn A.A. van Lieshout, Jean Nyakayiru, Andrew M. Holwerda, Joey S.J. Smeets, Floris K. Hendriks...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TRT

Jan 31

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Abstract The evidence on the role of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the pathogenesis of hypogonadism and the impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in OSA patients are still contradictory. OSA is generally considered to be a...

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