Search Results - "Ablondi, Fabrizio"
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SHBG, Sex Hormones, and Inflammatory Markers in Older Women
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-04-2011)“…In older women SHBG and estradiol are independently associated with inflammatory markers, suggesting a protective role of SHBG and the negative role of…”
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The role of lipid profile in determining the risk of ischemic stroke in the elderly: a case–control study
Published in Archives of gerontology and geriatrics (01-07-2003)“…In this study, we investigated the association of lipids with ischemic stroke and its different subtypes in elderly patients. In particular, lipid parameters…”
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Association of plasma selenium concentrations with total IGF-1 among older community-dwelling adults: The InCHIANTI study
Published in Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) (01-10-2010)“…Summary Background & aims Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) stimulates cell proliferation and inhibits cell apoptosis. Recent studies underline its importance…”
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Aging-Related Decline of Gonadal Function in Healthy Men: Correlation with Body Composition and Lipoproteins
Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) (01-01-2000)“…OBJECTIVE: To assess if androgen decline in physiological aging contributes to the concomitant changes in body composition and lipoprotein levels. DESIGN:…”
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Effects of raloxifene on carotid blood flow resistance and endothelium-dependent vasodilation in postmenopausal women
Published in Atherosclerosis (01-03-2003)“…Raloxifene is one of the most important selective estrogen receptor modulators currently employed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, it…”
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A one-year follow-up on the effects of raloxifene on thyroid function in postmenopausal women
Published in Menopause (New York, N.Y.) (01-03-2004)“…OBJECTIVEEstrogens increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) and total thyroxine (TT4) concentrations. Serum free thyroxine (FT4) concentrations,…”
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Changes in HDL-cholesterol and lipoprotein Lp(a) after 6-month treatment with finasteride in males affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Published in Atherosclerosis (01-09-2000)“…Androgen effects on lipoproteins, mainly high density lipoprotein (HDL), could be exerted by a direct interaction of testosterone (T) or dihydrotestosterone…”
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Effects of aging on dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in relation to fasting insulin levels and body composition assessed by bioimpedance analysis
Published in Metabolism, clinical and experimental (01-07-1997)“…Insulin can inhibit dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) biosynthesis in humans, as suggested by several studies performed in induced or spontaneous hyperinsulinemia…”
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