Changes in serum levels of leptin, cytokines and lipoprotein in...

Gynecological Endocrinology;  November 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......study was to investigate the changes in serum levels of leptin, cytokines and lipoproteins...immunoassay using a Cayman chemical kit. Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α...an Abbott Aeroset (USA) autoanalyzer. Serum levels of apolipoprotein (Apo)A-I and ApoB...

Relationship between testosterone serum levels and lifestyle in aging men

Aging Male;  September 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......to evaluate the association between serum levels of testosterone and free testosterone...self-administered questionnaire. In parallel, serum levels of testosterone (T), free testosterone...hypogonadal testosterone or free testosterone serum levels, respectively. Nicotine ...

Dietary carotenoids may defend women against HPV infection.(Women's...

Family Practice News;  July 15, 2005 ;     425 words ......International Papillomavirus Conference. Low serum levels of tocopherol (vitamin E) or retinol...study of micronutrients and HPV. High serum levels of carotenoids may enhance clearance...as either low or high. Women with low serum levels of vitamins E or A were twice as likely...

Nutrients in vegetables, fruits may protect women from HPV.(Infectious...

Internal Medicine News;  July 1, 2005 ;     431 words ......International Papillomavirus Conference. Low serum levels of tocopherol (vitamin E) or retinol...study of micronutrients and HPV. High serum levels of carotenoids may enhance clearance...as either low or high. Women with low serum levels of vitamins E or A were twice as likely...

Vitamin D: how much is enough?

Original Internist;  June 1, 2006 ;     455 words ......researchers defined optimal 25(OH)[D.sub.3] serum levels as being between a minimum of 50 nmol...levels of vitamin D needed to achieve serum levels within this range vary considerably...reported to be 65% better than when serum levels are only 50 nmol/L. Such high serum...

TESTOSTERONE THERAPY IN THE HYPOGONADAL MAN

Aging Male;  March 1, 2004 ;     366 words ......hypogonadal men is indicated if testosterone serum levels are below 10 to 12 nmol/1 with clinically...with long lasting normal testosterone serum levels, but rarely used. Transdermal patches...practice resulting in normal testosterone serum levels with daily application. Skin ...

The serum levels of cobalt and chromium in a dynamic total hip system

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery;  January 1, 2003 ;     291 words ......has a sliding mechanism. Material: The serum levels of chromium and cobalt were measured...Group 1). This was compared to the serum levels of chromium and cobalt in 17 patients...had statistically significant higher serum levels of chromium and cobalt than group 3...

INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR (IGF)-I AND IGF-BINDING PROTEIN (IGFBP)-3...

Aging Male;  March 1, 2004 ;     295 words ......reference ranges for IGF-I and IGFBP-3 serum levels in healthy men, using automated chemiluminescent...In contrast to GH, IGF-I and IGFDP-3 serum levels are high with only slight diurnal variations...centile). Conclusion IGF- I and IGFBP-3 serum levels in men decrease markedly with ...

A 'magic key'?

Dermatology Times;  October 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......cancers STORY HIGHLIGHTS: * Boosting serum levels of vitamin D may prevent breast, colorectal...The problem is that most Americans' serum levels fell far below those levels during the...exposure to solar radiation can generate serum levels of 25(OH)D that tighten cellular junctures...

Assessment of tumor markers in patients with chronic renal failure

Turkish Journal of Cancer;  October 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ...ABSTRACT In this study; serum levels of different tumor markers such...markers were studied. The mean serum levels of CEA and CA 19-9 were found...predialysis, HD and CAPD patients. Serum levels of CA 125 in CAPD group was found...

HCV and iron stores.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Hepatitis C virus )(Brief Article)

Internal Medicine News;  May 1, 2005 ;     205 words ......significantly associated with increased serum levels of ferritin and iron, the third National...III, nearly 1% had HCV infection. Mean serum levels of ferritin and iron were significantly...Connecticut, Farmington. Furthermore, serum levels of ferritin and iron were directly ...

Sexual hormone serum levels and temporomandibular disorders. A preliminary...

Gynecological Endocrinology;  February 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......17β-estradiol and progesterone serum levels. In the study, we included 40 patients...blood sample was drawn in male patients. Serum levels of estradiol and progesterone were determined...results showed significantly higher serum levels in patients affected by TMD than in...

CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RISK FACTORS OF DELIRIUM IN DEMENTED AND NOT...

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;  November 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......to evaluate the differences in clinical characteristics and risk factors of delirium in...patients with dementia. Conclusion: clinical characteristics and risk factors of delirium are...nevertheless these conditions share many clinical characteristics and frequently coexist (5). In...

A comparison between demographic and clinical characteristics of younger...

The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences;  January 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ......We compared the demographic and clinical characteristics of 37 subjects under and 41 subjects...elderlies), each with its own clinical characteristics and management needs? Epidemiological...issue. We compared demographic and clinical characteristics of elderly individuals under ...

Serum levels of inhibin B in men of different age groups

Aging Male;  June 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Herein we report on the determination of serum levels of inhibin B, follicle stimulating hormone...Sertoli cell function as documented by serum levels of inhibin B is stable throughout life...testis produce inhibin B. Therefore, serum levels of inhibin B are a marker of Sertoli...