Tag: Hormones: Misc.
Biomarkers of Ovarian Reserve Don’t Indicate Infertility
Low antimüllerian hormone, high follicle-stimulating hormone not linked to infertility in women 30-44
Exposure to Particulate Matter Linked to Metabolic Alterations
Higher exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 µm linked to increases in cortisol, cortisone, epinephrine
Testosterone Found to Be Protective Against Asthma
Study findings could explain why airway condition is more common in women
Cross-Sex Hormones Appear to Be Safe for Transgender Teens
Although increased hemoglobin, hematocrit, BMI and lower HDL seen with testosterone use
Low Serum Levels of DHEAS Predict Fractures in Older Men
Inverse correlation for DHEAS levels with risk of any fracture, non-vertebral major osteoporotic fractures
Hormonal Maintenance Tx Ups PFS in Low-Grade Serous Cancer
Significantly longer progression-free survival in low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary or peritoneum
Bicalutamide Improves Survival After Prostate Cancer Returns
Fewer bicalutamide patients died of prostate cancer compared to patients taking placebo
Underuse, Misuse of Hormone Tx in Breast Cancer Still Occurring
Estimated 14,630 women not given recommended therapy died from cancer recurrence from 2004-2013
Guidelines Developed for Use of Growth Hormone in Children
Guidance provided for children with idiopathic short stature, GH deficiency, primary IGF-I deficiency
Aromatase Inhibitor + Growth Hormone Can Optimize Height
Report is 2nd case of aromatase inhibitor use in 11β-hydroxylase-deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia
