Diagnostic value of total testosterone and free androgen index measured by LC–MS/MS for PCOS and insulin resistance
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24739
Abstract: The objective of the study was to explore the clinical significance of steroid hormones in the diagnosis of PCOS and PCOS‐related insulin resistance through liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) and chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA). read more here.
Keywords: value total; insulin resistance; total testosterone; insulin ... See more keywords
Development of a CDC-certified total testosterone assay for adult and pediatric samples using LC-MS/MS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinms.2019.05.001
Abstract: Background Highly accurate and sensitive method to measure testosterone in hypogonadal male, female and children is vital for proper diagnosis of hormone-related conditions and their treatment. Objective To develop an accurate and robust total testosterone… read more here.
Keywords: serum; plasma samples; method; testosterone ... See more keywords
Association of total testosterone, free testosterone, bioavailable testosterone, sex hormone–binding globulin, and hypertension
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015628
Abstract: Abstract Low testosterone has been inversely associated with hypertension. Our objective was to determine the associations between total testosterone (TT), free testosterone (FT), bioavailable testosterone (BioT), sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG), and hypertension. Two hundred fifty-three… read more here.
Keywords: testosterone bioavailable; hypertension; testosterone; testosterone free ... See more keywords
Low Serum Total Testosterone Is Associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Men but Not in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/8509204
Abstract: Materials and Methods There were 1155 patients with T2DM included in the analysis. Serum levels of total testosterone and the precursors of androgens, including androstenedione, DHEA, and DHEAS, were quantified using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry… read more here.
Keywords: serum total; total testosterone; low serum; men t2dm ... See more keywords
Prognostic value of total testosterone levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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DOI: 10.1177/2047487319853343
Abstract: BACKGROUND Endogenous testosterone levels decrease in men with aging. Controversies persist regarding the screening and treatment of low testosterone levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). METHODS AND RESULTS Total serum testosterone levels were… read more here.
Keywords: total testosterone; levels patients; patients acute; testosterone ... See more keywords
The predictive power of free (vs. total) testosterone in aggressive prostate cancer.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.e16570
Abstract: e16570 Background: The role of testosterone in prostate growth and the development of prostate cancer is a controversial topic. Most current data suggest that lower testosterone leads to higher grade conversion, whereas higher testosterone may… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; testosterone; prostate cancer; stage ... See more keywords
Association of Metabolic Obesity Phenotypes and Total Testosterone in Chinese Male Population
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DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s293259
Abstract: Objective Obesity and metabolic syndrome have been reported to exert an impact on the male reproductive system with decreasing levels of serum total testosterone (TT); however, the effect of different metabolic obesity phenotypes on testosterone… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; obesity; chinese male; obesity phenotypes ... See more keywords
Circulating Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Total Testosterone in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Men With Coronary Heart Disease
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.912243
Abstract: Background Fibroblast growth factor 21 increased in population with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), while serum total testosterone often decreased in men with T2DM. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: cad; total testosterone; type diabetes; growth factor ... See more keywords
Low Free Triiodothyronine as a More Sensitive Predictor of Survival Than Total Testosterone among Dialysis Men
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15030595
Abstract: Background: Some endocrine disorders, previously considered benign, may be related to a poorer prognosis for patients with renal failure. Both low serum free triiodothyronine (fT3) and low total testosterone (TT) concentrations have been considered as… read more here.
Keywords: dialysis patients; survival total; total testosterone; testosterone ... See more keywords
Low serum total testosterone level as a predictor of upgrading in low-risk prostate cancer patients after radical prostatectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.4111/icu.20210459
Abstract: Purpose To investigated the association between serum total testosterone and Gleason score upgrading of low-risk prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy (RP). Materials and Methods Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched… read more here.
Keywords: serum total; prostate cancer; prostate; total testosterone ... See more keywords
Galanin-like peptide and its correlation with androgen levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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DOI: 10.5603/ep.a2023.0026
Abstract: INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate serum galanin-like peptide (GALP) levels and their correlation with hormonal and metabolic parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 48 women (age range,… read more here.
Keywords: galanin like; galp levels; total testosterone; like peptide ... See more keywords