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September 2015 in “Theriogenology” Testosterone boosts fluid and electrolyte secretion in seminal vesicles, aiding sperm function.
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July 1980 in “PubMed” This study found higher mean zinc levels in the hair of cystic fibrosis patients with growth retardation compared to those with normal growth.
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July 2018 in “Steroids” This study found that testosterone significantly influenced the expression and function of certain ion transporters in the vas deferens, impacting fluid secretion and contributing to a suitable environment for male fertility.
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” This case study describes a 3.5-month-old girl with cystic fibrosis who experienced hair and skin depigmentation, which resolved after treatment with pancreatic enzymes and vitamins.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlighted that excessive iodide intake from the supplement TauriNac was associated with the development of hypothyroidism in a cystic fibrosis patient, which reversed upon discontinuation.