Search Results - "Demers, Laurence M."

Diminished paternity and gonadal function with increasing obesity in men by Pauli, Eric M., M.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Dodson, William C., M.D, Lee, Peter A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Objective To examine the relationship of male obesity and reproductive function. Design Observational study. Setting Academic medical center. Patient(s)…”
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The effects of metformin with lifestyle therapy in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized double-blind study by Ladson, Gwinnett, M.D, Dodson, William C., M.D, Sweet, Stephanie D., M.D, Archibong, Anthony E., Ph.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Williams, Nancy I., Sc.D, Coney, Ponjola, M.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…Objective To determine if the combination of lifestyle (caloric restriction and exercise) and metformin (MET) would be superior to lifestyle and placebo (PBO)…”
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Effects of atorvastatin on vascular function, inflammation, and androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Raja-Khan, Nazia, M.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Hogeman, Cynthia S., R.N, Stetter, Christy M., B.S, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…To determine the effects of statins on vascular function, inflammation, and androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), we randomized 20…”
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A variant in the fibrillin-3 gene is associated with TGF-β and inhibin B levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome by Raja-Khan, Nazia, M.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Ewens, Kathryn G., Ph.D, Spielman, Richard S., Ph.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…In an attempt to evaluate the association between allele 8 (A8) of D19S884 in the fibrillin-3 gene and circulating transforming growth factor (TGF) β and…”
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Effects of metformin in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome undertaking lifestyle therapy: a pilot randomized double-blind study by Ladson, Gwinnett, M.D, Dodson, William C., M.D, Sweet, Stephanie D., M.D, Archibong, Anthony E., Ph.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Lee, Peter A., M.D., Ph.D, Williams, Nancy I., Sc.D, Coney, Ponjola, M.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…Our small study does not support the addition of metformin to the lifestyle of adolescents. Although there are favorable trends toward hyperandrogenism with…”
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The effects of metformin and rosiglitazone, alone and in combination, on the ovary and endometrium in polycystic ovary syndrome by Legro, Richard S., MD, Zaino, Richard J., MD, Demers, Laurence M., PhD, Kunselman, Allen R., MA, Gnatuk, Carol L., MD, Williams, Nancy I., ScD, Dodson, William C., MD

“…Objective To examine the effects of metformin and rosiglitazone, alone and in combination, on endometrial histology and ovarian steroid production. Study…”
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Racial influence on the polycystic ovary syndrome phenotype: a black and white case-control study by Ladson, Gwinnett, M.D, Dodson, William C., M.D, Sweet, Stephanie D., M.D, Archibong, Anthony E., Ph.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Williams, Nancy I., Sc.D, Coney, Ponjola, M.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…Objective To estimate racial disparities in the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) phenotype between white and black women with PCOS. Design Case-control study…”
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Chorioamnionitis and early lung inflammation in infants in whom bronchopulmonary dysplasia develops by WATTERBERG, K. L, DEMERS, L. M, SCOTT, S. M, MURPHY, S

“…The development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) often has been attributed to injury from mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Early lung…”
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Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone is associated with elevated cortisol in healthy young men and women by Walter, Kimberly N, Corwin, Elizabeth J, Ulbrecht, Jan, Demers, Laurence M, Bennett, Jeanette M, Whetzel, Courtney A, Klein, Laura Cousino

“…Recent attention has been given to subclinical hypothyroidism, defined as an elevation of TSH (4.5-10 uIU/L) with T4 and T3 levels still within the normal…”
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Parathyroid hormone may maintain bone formation in hibernating black bears (Ursus americanus) to prevent disuse osteoporosis by Donahue, Seth W, Galley, Sarah A, Vaughan, Michael R, Patterson-Buckendahl, Patricia, Demers, Laurence M, Vance, Josef L, McGee, Meghan E

“…Mechanical unloading of bone causes an imbalance in bone formation and resorption leading to bone loss and increased fracture risk. Black bears (Ursus…”
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Comparison of hormonal and metabolic markers after a high-fat, Western meal versus a low-fat, high-fiber meal in women with polycystic ovary syndrome by Katcher, Heather I., Ph.D, Kunselman, Allen R., M.A, Dmitrovic, Romana, M.D, Demers, Laurence M., Ph.D, Gnatuk, Carol L., M.D, Kris-Etherton, Penny M., Ph.D, Legro, Richard S., M.D

“…Objective To determine the effect of meal composition on postprandial T levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Design Randomized, crossover…”
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Luteal Phase Deficiency in Recreational Runners: Evidence for a Hypometabolic State by de Souza, Mary Jane, Van Heest, Jaci, Demers, Laurence M., Lasley, Bill L.

“…Exercising women with amenorrhea exhibit a hypometabolic state. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of luteal phase deficient (LPD)…”
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Testosterone and estradiol assays: Current and future trends by Demers, Laurence M.

“…Sex steroid measurements for the investigation of endocrine disorders have been fraught with accuracy and imprecision problems since the advent of high…”
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Androgen deficiency in women; role of accurate testosterone measurements by Demers, Laurence M

“…Abstract Androgen deficiency in women has been recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome that affects thousands of women particularly women in the…”
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The effects of a whole grain–enriched hypocaloric diet on cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women with metabolic syndrome by Katcher, Heather I, Legro, Richard S, Kunselman, Allen R, Gillies, Peter J, Demers, Laurence M, Bagshaw, Deborah M, Kris-Etherton, Penny M

“…Whole-grain foods are associated in observational studies with a lower body mass index and lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, few clinical…”
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Measurement of Total Serum Testosterone in Adult Men: Comparison of Current Laboratory Methods Versus Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry by Wang, Christina, Catlin, Don H., Demers, Laurence M., Starcevic, Borislav, Swerdloff, Ronald S.

“…The diagnosis of male hypogonadism requires the demonstration of a low serum testosterone (T) level. We examined serum T levels in pedigreed samples taken from…”
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Cognitive changes across the menopause transition: A longitudinal evaluation of the impact of age and ovarian status on spatial memory by Koebele, Stephanie V., Mennenga, Sarah E., Hiroi, Ryoko, Quihuis, Alicia M., Hewitt, Lauren T., Poisson, Mallori L., George, Christina, Mayer, Loretta P., Dyer, Cheryl A., Aiken, Leona S., Demers, Laurence M., Carson, Catherine, Bimonte-Nelson, Heather A.

“…Cognitive changes that occur during mid-life and beyond are linked to both aging and the menopause transition. Studies in women suggest that the age at…”
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Response to the Letter by Labrie et al by Demers, Laurence M, Ziegler, Regina, Santen, Richard J

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Laboratory medicine practice guidelines. Laboratory support for the diagnosis and monitoring of thyroid disease by Baloch, Zubair, Carayon, Pierre, Conte-Devolx, Bernard, Demers, Laurence M, Feldt-Rasmussen, Ulla, Henry, Jean-François, LiVosli, Virginia A, Niccoli-Sire, Patricia, John, Rhys, Ruf, Jean, Smyth, Peter P A, Spencer, Carole A, Stockigt, Jan R

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The Effects of Sex Steroids on Spatial Performance: A Review and an Experimental Clinical Investigation by Liben, Lynn S, Susman, Elizabeth J, Finkelstein, Jordan W, Chinchilli, Vernon M, Kunselman, Susan, Schwab, Jacqueline, Semon Dubas, Judith, Demers, Laurence M, Lookingbill, Georgia, D'Arcangelo, M. Rose, Krogh, Holleen R, Kulin, Howard E

“…Males typically surpass females in spatial performance, an outcome that may be linked to testosterone and estrogen. The authors (a) review physiological…”
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