Medication Misuse: Growth Hormone for Athletic Performance and Anti-Aging
There has been a significant surge in the use of growth hormone to improve athletic ability and combat aging despite no clear supporting evidence.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Vitamin D supplements may significantly improve neuropathic symptoms, including pain and quality of life.
Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica at Increased Risk for Fracture
Given the limited data is available on bone health of patients with NMOSD-AQP4, researchers aimed to investigate their risk for fracture and bone loss.
Effects of Exenatide With Pioglitazone or Insulin Therapy on Diabetic Neuropathy Measures
Combined treatment with exenatide and pioglitazone or basal-bolus insulin may improve corneal confocal microscopy measures in diabetic neuropathy.
Evaluating Bone Microarchitecture and Strength in Women With HIV
Bone microarchitecture and strength are reduced in women living with HIV, and tenofovir treatment may contribute to bone deficits.
Role of Allopregnanolone in Menstrually Related and Postmenopausal Migraine
Serum allopregnanolone levels are lower in women with either menstrually related or postmenopausal migraine compared with women without headache.
Fractures More Common During Prodromal Period of Parkinson Disease
Researchers examined the association between fractures and Parkinson disease during the prodromal period.
Effects of Puberty and the Menstrual Cycle on Migraine in Girls
Migraine attacks were more frequent in post-pubertal compared to pre-pubertal girls, with no observed difference in headache characteristics between the groups.
New Data Suggest 2 Distinct Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A genetic analysis of nearly 900 women with polycystic ovary syndrome identified 2 distinct subtypes of the disease with unique genetic variants.
Medication Misuse: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome and Misuse of Adrenal Supplements
Off-label use of glucocorticoids and over-the-counter supplements is common for adrenal fatigue, a condition characterized by a constellation of nonspecific symptoms.
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