This study suggests that the EULAR/ACR classification criteria for SLE may help predict organ damage, particularly in renal, cardiovascular, dermatological, and gonadal domains.
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April 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review” This article reviews various causes and diagnostic approaches to delayed puberty in boys and girls and does not report any new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between different underlying conditions.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
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July 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that gonadal dysfunction is very common in premenopausal women with acromegaly and may be caused by hyperprolactinemia, GH/IGF-I excess, or tumor effects.
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April 1998 in “Steroids” Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.