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Association between handgrip strength and metabolic syndrome in relation to gender and adiposity among middle aged and older Saudi populations Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Shaea A. Alkahtani, Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Aishah Alzuwaydi, Abdulaziz Alfuhaid, Abeer A. Al-Masri, Rizwan Qaisar, Syed Shahid Habib
This cross-sectional study investigated the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and handgrip strength (HGS) with respect to sex and adiposity in Saudi men (n = 287) and women (n = 268).An...
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Erectile dysfunction in patient with obstructive sleep apnea: effects of continuous positive airway pressure Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Hyeyun Kim, Keun Tae Kim, Won Chul Shin, Kwang Ik Yang, Ji Yong Ha, Yong Won Cho
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to various health complications, including erectile dysfunction (ED), which is more prevalent in individuals with OSA. This study explored ED in Korean OSA p...
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Thyroid impairment and male fertility: a narrative review of literature Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Valentina Anelli, Elisa Gatta, Ilenia Pirola, Andrea Delbarba, Mario Rotondi, Carlo Cappelli
To evaluate the effect of thyroid function on male fertility, focusing on hypo- and hyperthyroidism.A PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus research was performed. Original studies in English ...
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The association of prealbumin, transferrin, and albumin with immunosenescence among elderly males Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Ren-Dan Zhang, Shi-Qin Jiang, Feng-Juan Yan, Lei Ruan, Cun-Tai Zhang, Xiao-Qing Quan
As people get older, the innate and acquired immunity of the elderly are affected, resulting in immunosenescence. Prealbumin (PAB), transferrin (TRF), and albumin (ALB) are commonly used markers to...
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Navigating the unregulated terrain of testosterone boosters: a growing concern in men’s health Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Dr Nisanth Puliyath, Dr Venugopalan AV
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 27, No. 1, 2024)
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Meta-analysis of the intervention effects of tai chi on fasting blood glucose, blood pressure and triglyceride in middle-aged and elderly people Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Wenzheng Zhao, Hanyu Ju, Kaituo Zhu
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia have emerged as global health concerns of paramount significance. With the burgeoning popularity of mind-body therapy, cardiovascular patients have i...
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Contribution of body mass index, waist circumference, and 25-OH-D3 on the risk of pre-diabetes mellitus in the Chinese population Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Qianying Ou, Jingwen Yu, Leweihua Lin, Danhong Lin, Kaining Chen, Huibiao Quan
This study aimed to investigate the associations between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3 (25-OH-D3), and the risk of pre-diabetes mellitus (PDM), as well as t...
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Novel perspectives of testosterone therapy in men with functional hypogonadism: traversing the gaps of knowledge Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Kristina Groti Antonič, Michael Zitzmann
In the past decade, there has been a significant augmentation in the corpus of evidence pertaining to functional hypogonadism. Despite this, prevailing clinical guidelines continue to advise agains...
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Efficacy and safety of PDE5 inhibitors in middle-aged and old patients with and without hypogonadism Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Chunlin Wang, Hui Zhang, Fu Wang, Jun Guo, Jianlin Yuan, Guangdong Hou, Ming Gao, Zheng Li, Yan Zhang, on behalf of the Marco Polo Study Group on Sexual Health (MAPS-GOSH)
Although several reviews have evaluated the use of PDE5 inhibitors (PDE5i) for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), their specific use in middle-aged and old patients has not been fully evaluated. G...
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Comparative analysis of the safety and efficacy of 1470-nm diode laser enucleation of the prostate and plasmakinetic resection of prostate in the treatment of large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (>80 ml) Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Xiao Xiao, Xiao Maolin, Xiong Tao, Deng Xiaohong, Wang Jinzhong, Tong Wei, Chen Gaoliang, Tang Mengxi
To compare the efficacy and safety of 1470-nm diode laser enucleation of the prostate (DiLEP) with that of plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (PKRP) in treating patients with large benign pros...
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Do testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin affect cancer risk? A Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Xiwen Liu, Lixuan Lin, Qi Cai, Caichen Li, Haoxiang Xu, Ruiqi Zeng, Mingtong Zhang, Xinyi Qiu, Shiqi Chen, Xizhe Zhang, Linchong Huang, Wenhua Liang, Jianxing He
Using Mendelian Randomization (MR) and large-scale Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) data, this study aimed to investigate the potential causative relationship between testosterone and sex hormo...
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Sarcopenic obesity is not associated with sexual dysfunction in older adults: a cross-sectional study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Filiz Demirdağ, Burcu Kıvrak Güçer, Esma Nur Kolbaşı
This study aimed to investigate the frequency of sexual dysfunction (SD) and the association between SD and body composition abnormalities, such as sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity.Older...
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Association of serum uric acid levels with benign prostatic hyperplasia in US men: results from NHANES 2005–2008 Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Hang Zhou, Mingming Xu, Xuexue Hao, Zhunan Xu, Yang Pan, Xiaoqiang Liu
The relationship between uric acid (UA) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is controversial and has rarely been studied in American populations.Data from two cycles of the National Health and N...
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The relationship between depressive mood and subjective health in centenarians and near-centenarians: a cross-sectional study from Korean centenarian cohort Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Min Jhon, Min-Ho Shin, Kyung Chul Yoon, Jeong-Sun Kim, Jeonghwa Lee, Kwangsung Park, Sang Chul Park
With the rapid increase in population longevity, more clinical attention is being paid to the overall health of long-lived people, especially centenarians. Subjective health, which is the perceptio...
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The prognostic value of C-reactive protein to albumin ratio in patients with sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Yuanming Liu, Yan Gao, Binmiao Liang, Zongan Liang
This study aimed to determine whether the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) can serve as a prognostic marker in patients with sepsis.Chinese and English databases were searched to retrieve ...
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Is erectile dysfunction more prevalent from COVID-19’s beginning and onwards? What do relevant Google searches show? Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Ioannis Ilias, Charalampos Milionis, Evangelia Venaki, Eftychia Koukkou
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 26, No. 1, 2023)
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Investigation of mortality rates and the factors affecting survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Ayşe Ayyıldız, Fatih Alper Ayyıldız, Özge Turgay Yıldırım, Göknur Yıldız
It is known that even if spontaneous circulation returns after cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) in geriatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrests(OHCA), the overall one-year survival rate of these pat...
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Genetic evidence supporting a causal role of Janus kinase 2 in prostate cancer: a Mendelian randomization study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Yujia Xi, Rui Wen, Ran Zhang, Qirui Dong, Sijia Hou, Shengxiao Zhang
Abstract Background Janus kinase-2 (JAK2) inhibitors are now being tried in basic research and clinical practice in prostate cancer (PCa). However, the causal relationship between JAK2 and PCa has not been uniformly described. Here, we examined the cause-effect relation between JAK2 and PCa. Methods Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis of genetic variation data of JAK2, PCa from IEU OpenGWAS
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Long-term efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) protocols in the treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) patients Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Dogukan Sokmen, Yusuf Ilker Comez
Abstract Aim This study aims to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of Li-ESWT in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) patients and to compare the effect of treatment protocol differences on success. Method Between December 2019 and January 2021, the data of male patients over the age of 18 who applied to the urology outpatient clinic with CP/CPPS symptoms were retrospectively
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Primary high-grade urothelial carcinoma of prostate with prostatic hyperplasia: a rare case report and review of the literature Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Liang Liu, Fu-zhen Sun, Pan-ying Zhang, Yu Xiao, Xiao Yue, Dong-Ming Wang, Qiang Wang
Abstract Background Primary urothelial carcinoma in the prostate (UCP) is extremely rare and occurs most frequently in the bladder. There are only dozens of primary cases reported in the literature. Here, we describe a rare case of primary UCP and review the literature. Case presentation A 67-year-old widowed male, was referred to our hospital due to the frequency, and urgency of dysuria. Magnetic
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Survival outcomes and prognostic nutritional index in very elderly small-cell lung cancer patients: importance of active treatment and nutritional support Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Elvina Almuradova, Serkan Menekse
Abstract Background Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive tumor with a high metastatic potential, particularly affecting current or former heavy smokers. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, often combined with radiotherapy, and immunotherapy for extensive disease. Prophylactic cranial irradiation is recommended to reduce brain metastases. Elderly SCLC patients face unique challenges
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The long-lasting effect of early life family structure on social position, well-being, and biological condition in adulthood Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Anna Lipowicz, Monika Natalia Bugdol, Wioleta Umławska, Andrzej Waldemar Mitas
Abstract Background The absence of even one parent has short- and long-term effects on the child’s current and future health. The purpose of the study was to determine whether there is a long-term relationship between the type of family in which men were raised and an individual’s adult social position, well-being in adulthood and their biological condition regardless of social status in adulthood
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Association of FHL5 and LPA genetic polymorphisms with diabetes mellitus risk: a case-control study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-15 Xuezhong Xu, Fangyun Liang, Jinmei Chen, Feihong Chen, Lingyi Kong, Yipeng Ding
Abstract Background China is one of the countries with the fastest growing prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world. This study intended to investigate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of FHL5 and LPA with DM risk in the Chinese population. Methods This case-control study involved 1,420 Chinese individuals (710 DM patients and 710 controls). Four candidate loci (rs2252816/rs9373985
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Identification of a cancer-associated fibroblast signature for predicting prognosis and immunotherapeutic responses in bladder urothelial carcinoma Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Yiwei Gu, Hui Zhuo
Abstract Background Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the most important cellular components in bladder urothelial carcinoma (BLCA) and are involved in the development and immunosuppression of BLCA. Therefore, we aimed to construct a CAF-associated signature for predicting the prognosis and immunotherapy response in patients with BLCA. Methods CAF infiltration and stromal score were quantified
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Zinc protects against lead-induced testicular damage via modulation of steroidogenic and xanthine oxidase/uric acid/caspase 3-mediated apoptotic signaling in male Wistar rats Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 E. E. Besong, P. J. Ashonibare, O. O. Obembe, M. A. Folawiyo, D. H. Adeyemi, M. A. Hamed, T. M. Akhigbe, R. E. Akhigbe
Abstract Aim This study evaluated the effect of lead, with or without zinc co-administration, on steroidogenic and xanthine oxidase (XO)/uric acid (UA)/caspase 3-mediated apoptotic signaling in the testis. Materials and methods Forty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups at random; vehicle-treated control, zinc-treated, lead-treated, and lead + zinc-treated groups. Results Lead exposure significantly
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Testosterone and aging male, a perspective from a developing country Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Bac Nguyen Hoai, Long Hoang, Thang Nguyen Cao, Quan Pham Minh, Emmanuele A. Jannini
Abstract Purpose Hypogonadism is associated with a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms that can affect the overall health of men. However, in a developing country, there are several imposing challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism, including a lack of awareness and understanding of the condition among healthcare providers and patients, limited resources and the high
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Association between dietary inflammatory index and urinary flow rate: a nationwide study, NHANES 2009–2016 Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Yifan Li, Shi Qiu, Xianghong Zhou, Boyu Cai, Sheng Wang, Xingyu Xiong, Kun Jin, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei
Abstract Some evidence have suggested that various nutrients and inflammatory factors might influence the lower urinary tract function. However, the correlation between diet and urinary flow rate (UFR) is not clear. Our study aimed to evaluate the association between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and UFR. We performed a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition
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Gaps in evidence on treatment of male osteoporosis: a Research Agenda Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Adam J. Rose, Susan L. Greenspan, Guneet K. Jasuja
Abstract Objective To identify key research gaps regarding medication therapy to prevent osteoporotic fractures in men. Data sources Articles from the peer-reviewed literature containing empirical studies of the use of medication therapy for fracture prevention in men, either in clinical trials or observational studies. Study selection and data extraction We searched PubMed with search terms including
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Testosterone treatment and change of categories of the International prostate symptom score (IPSS) in hypogonadal patients: 12 years prospective controlled registry study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Aksam Yassin, Daniel Kelly, Joanne Nettleship, Raidh Talib, Raed M. Al-Zoubi, Omar M. Aboumarzouk, Bassam Albaba
Abstract Functional hypogonadism is a condition characterized by low testosterone concentrations, occurring more commonly in men as they age. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is used to categorize the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and related symptoms in hypogonadal men. Testosterone therapy (TTh) has previously shown potential in improving total IPSS in men with hypogonadism
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Risk of multiple lower and upper urinary tract problems among male older adults with type-2 diabetes: a population-based study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Junaid Khan, Subhojit Shaw
Abstract Aim This study explores the risk of diabetes-associated lower and upper urinary tract diseases among male older adults aged 45 and above in India. Methods Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), 2017–2018 data was used in this study. The prevalence of various urinary tract problems and diabetes among male older adults was estimated by background characteristics using bivariate cross-tabulation
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Cervical lymph node metastasis of bladder cancer: a case report and review of literature Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Guolin Tian, Yajie Li, Lihong Nie, Shiyu Liu, Weihao Li, Jiahui Cao, Kangjie An, Ruining Zhao
Abstract Objective To report an extremely rare case of bladder cancer patient with cervical lymph nodes, abdominal lymph nodes, and bone metastases at the same time. Methods and results The case was investigated by follow-up and immunohistochemistry was used in the pathological part. Result The patient was diagnosed with bladder cancer (high-grade urothelial metastatic epithelial cell carcinoma) by
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LASSO-based machine learning algorithm to predict the incidence of diabetes in different stages Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Qianying Ou, Wei Jin, Leweihua Lin, Danhong Lin, Kaining Chen, Huibiao Quan
Abstract Background Formal risk assessment is crucial for diabetes prevention. We aimed to establish a practical nomogram for predicting the risk incidence of prediabetes and prediabetes conversion to diabetes. Methods A cohort of 1428 subjects was collected to develop prediction models. The LASSO was used to screen for important risk factors in prediabetes and diabetes and was compared with other
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Zinc improves sexual and erectile function in HAART-treated rats via the upregulation of erectogenic enzymes and maintenance of redox balance Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-05 R. E. Akhigbe, M. A. Hamed, A. F. Odetayo, T. M. Akhigbe, P. A. Oyedokun
Abstract Purpose HAART has been shown to impair sexual function and penile erection via perturbation of penile redox balance, while zinc has been established to exert antioxidant activity. Therefore, this study focused on the role and associated molecular mechanism of zinc in HAART-induced sexual and erectile dysfunction. Materials and methods Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly grouped into four
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Obesity, metabolic dysfunction, and risk of kidney stone disease: a national cross-sectional study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Zhenyang Ye, Changjing Wu, Yang Xiong, Fuxun Zhang, Jinyang Luo, Lijing Xu, Jia Wang, Yunjin Bai
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the association between different metabolic syndrome-body mass index (MetS-BMI) phenotypes and the risk of kidney stones. Materials and Methods Participants aged 20–80 years from six consecutive cycles of the NHANES 2007–2018 were included in this study. According to their MetS status and BMI, the included participants were allocated into six mutually
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Application of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in men over 75 years: an analysis of comparative outcomes Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Zhongyou Xia, Xueqin Fu, Jinze Li, Xinzhu Yuan, Ji Wu, Lingtong Tang
Abstract Objective This study aimed to summarize the current evidence regarding the feasibility of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in men aged over 75 years. Method A comprehensive search of four electronic databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) was performed to identify eligible comparative studies as of April 2022. Parameters
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Integrative exploration of the mutual gene signatures and immune microenvironment between benign prostate hyperplasia and castration-resistant prostate cancer Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Fei Wu, Hao Ning, Yang Sun, Haihu Wu, Jiaju Lyu
Abstract Background Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (CaP) are among the most frequently occurring prostatic diseases. When CaP progressed to castration-resistant CaP (CRPC), the prognosis is poor. Although CaP/CRPC and BPH frequently coexist in prostate, the inter-relational mechanism between them is largely unknown. Methods Single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk-RNA sequencing, and
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Surgical and medical co-management optimizes surgical outcomes in older patients with chronic diseases undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Wenning Lu, Chaoyang Liu, Jing He, Rong Wang, Dewei Gao, Rui Cheng
Abstract Introduction While robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RRP) is a standard mode for localized prostate cancer (PC), the risk of complications in older patients with chronic diseases and complex medical conditions can be a deterrent to surgery. Surgical and medical co-management (SMC) is a new strategy to improve patients’ healthcare outcomes in surgical settings. Methods We
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Risk analysis of metformin use in prostate cancer: a national population-based study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Jung Ki Jo, Hae Kyung Song, YongKi Heo, Mi Jeong Kim, Yun Jin Kim
Abstract Introduction Various approaches are required to prevent and treat heterogeneity-based prostate cancer. Here, we analyzed the anticancer effects of metformin, which has a good toxicity profile and is inexpensive. Method From January 2010 to December 2019, analysis was conducted retrospectively in a cohort from the National Health Insurance Service database. The wash-out period was set for cancer
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Subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy for reversal of male osteoporosis: a review and case report Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Bruce Dorr, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Mickey Karram
Abstract Purpose To describe the effects of consistent levels of testosterone in a pellet form and it’s potential to reverse osteoporosis. Methods This is a descriptive case report of a 54 year male with a spontaneous fracture and osteoporosis in the presence of what many consider a normal male testosterone level. Results After discovering and documenting osteoporosis by DXA scan, the patient was shown
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Evaluation of the relationship of the T and M stage with the erector spinae muscle area in male lung cancer patients Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-04 Nevin Aydin, Elif Gundogdu
Abstract Objectives Sarcopenia is very common due to cachexia and presents with a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the T, M category and the erector spinae muscle area (ESMa). Material and methods The initial first thorax and high-resolution computed tomography (CT) of patients with lung cancer between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively
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Male eating disorders in midlife—possible links between excessive sports and hormones Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Kai K. Kummer, Barbara Mangweth-Matzek
Abstract Although eating disorders were long considered a typical female disorder, it is now clear that men are also affected. However, the literature on eating disorders in men is still very limited, and the actual extent is not known. Even less is known about the epidemiology of eating disorders in older individuals. In this focused review, we will present an update of the available data on disordered
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The efficacy and safety of tadalafil in the management of erectile dysfunction with diabetes and blood circulation issues Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-13 Jong Seung Lee, Seung-ho Hong, Hwa Yeon Sun, Hyungseung Jin, Byung Yeon Yu, Yong-jin Cho, Jin young Chang, Byung Wook Yoo
Abstract Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common diabetes-related complication. Materials and methods This study examined the effect of daily low-dose tadalafil (5 mg) on patients’ quality of life (including that of sex life) and blood circulation. Erectile dysfunction questionnaires were administered to 20 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and ED. The safety and efficacy of tadalafil were
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Is there a role for exercise in men suffering from HIV-induced erectile dysfunction Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 26, No. 1, 2023)
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Complementary role of Benson’s relaxation technique in post orgasmic illness syndrome Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 26, No. 1, 2023)
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Can it be osteoarticular involvement in the brucellosis? Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Hasan Tahsin Gozdas, Tayibe Bal
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 26, No. 1, 2023)
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Metabolic syndrome-related factors as possible targets for lower urinary tract symptoms in Korean males Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Ji Eun Heo, Dong Gyun Kim, Jeong Woo Yoo, Kwang Suk Lee
Abstract Introduction A positive association between benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) was reported in several studies, but studies from Asia often showed conflicting results. Materials and methods Medical records were obtained from a health promotion center database between 2021 and 2022. Men without a history of treatment for LUTS
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Second-to-fourth digit ratio and age predicting the severity of androgenetic alopecia: a cross-sectional study Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Wei-Chiao Chen, Wen-Li Hsu, Jeff Yi-Fu Chen, Nai-Hua Shih, Ching-Ying Wu
Abstract Purpose: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common type of hair loss. Previous studies indicated that the relative length of the index and ring finger (2D:4D ratio) of AGA patients was lower than control. However, the correlation between 2D:4D ratio and disease severity is unclear. In this study, we sought to evaluate the relationship between digit ratio of the right hand and AGA severity in
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Prevalence of testosterone deficiency among US adult males Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-18 Nuozhou Liu, Ying Feng, Xue Ma, Fang Ma
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 25, No. 1, 2022)
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The effects of resistance exercise on body composition and physical function in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: an update systematic review and meta-analysis Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Siyu Tian, Meng Ding, Hongfu Sun
Abstract Objective The aim of the meta-analysis was to explore effects of resistance exercise (RE) on body composition and physical function in patients with prostate cancer (PCa). Data sources We searched the electronic databases of Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, and web of science. Published studies have been collected from these databases. Search terms include resistance training, strength training,
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Impact of testosterone therapy on bone turnover markers in obese males with type 2 diabetes and functional hypogonadism Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Kristina Groti Antonič
Abstract Methods Fifty-five obese males with type 2 diabetes mellitus and functional hypogonadism participated in a 2-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of testosterone undecanoate (TU). Bone turnover markers C-telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) and procollagen I N-terminal propeptide (PINP) were assessed at baseline, 12 and 24 months. Bone mineral density (BMD) changes were evaluated after
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Brucellosis in older person: a case report from Qatar Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-10-26 Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad, Navas Nadukkandiyil, Mohammed Al Husami, Hebatullah Ahmed Abdelgawad, Sanjeevikumar Meenakshisundaram, Osman Bashir Nemeri
Abstract Background Brucellosis is a multisystem disease with a broad spectrum of non-specific symptoms that generally occur within three weeks but sometimes up to 3 months after inoculation. Human brucellosis is quite uncommon in Elderly in Qatar. Case report This report describes a case of Brucellosis in acute geriatric unit under Rumailah Hospital in Qatar. The patient was an 81-year-old Qatari
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The correlation between erectile function and adiponectin levels in men with late-onset hypogonadism Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-10-03 Kazuyoshi Shigehara, Yuki Kato, Hiroyuki Konaka, Shohei Kawaguchi, Takahiro Nohara, Kouji Izumi, Yoshifumi Kadono, Mikio Namiki, Atsushi Mizokami
Abstract Aim: This study investigated the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and adiponectin levels in hypogonadal men. Methods: In this study, 218 patients with hypogonadism (mean age: 65.1 ± 8.3 years) were enrolled. All patients underwent physical examinations, with measurement of body mass index, body fat ratio, and waist circumference. The erectile function was assessed using the sexual
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Estimating the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-18 Camilla Mattiuzzi, Giuseppe Lippi, Brandon M. Henry
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 25, No. 1, 2022)
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Application of dual-energy CT angiography in diagnosis of arterial erectile dysfunction: new scanning technology, new scanning area Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Ming Wang, Yutian Dai, Hui Jiang, Andrea Sansone, Emmanuele A. Jannini, Xiansheng Zhang
Abstract Objectives To explore the value of dual-energy computed tomography (DE-CT) angiography in diagnosis of arteriogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) patients and feasibility of new scanning area that excludes the testis. Materials and methods Ninety-three patients suspected of suffering arterial ED and 40 health volunteers underwent penile duplex Doppler ultrasound and DE-CT angiography (DE-CTA)
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Updates on androgen replacement therapy and lower urinary tract symptoms: a narrative review Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-06 Raed M. Al-Zoubi, Mustafa Alwani, Omar M. Aboumarzouk, Mai Elaarag, Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat, Laxmi Ojha, Aksam Yassin
Abstract Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are caused by higher tension at the bladder neck level (due to fibrosis or stiffness) or benign prostatic hyperplasia, which causes static obstruction of the bladder outlet. Both forms cause a group of symptoms such as hesitancy, intermittency, weak stream, nocturia, urine frequency, and urgency. Additionally, LUTS (obstructive or irritative symptoms) are
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Feasibility of assessing male osteoporosis using MRI IDEAL-IQ sequence of proximal femur in prostate cancer patients Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-08-23 Daisuke Watanabe, Takahiro Kimura, Kazuki Yanagida, Takahiro Yoshida, Norikazu Kawae, Takahiro Nakamura, Hajime Kajihara, Akio Mizushima
Abstract Osteoporosis is often accompanied by bone loss with fat accumulation of the red marrow. A novel technique for quantification of iron and fat content by MRI IDEAL-IQ can visualize hematopoietic areas and fatty deposits in bone marrow; however, the relationship between these indices and total hip bone mineral density (BMD) remains unclear. In this study, the proximal femur of 104 men who underwent
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Solitary fibrous tumors in prostate: a case report with review of the literature Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-08-20 Yueqiang Peng, Yu Jiang, Siwei Ding, Yongbo Zheng, Wei Tang, Jiayu Liu
Abstract Background Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a relatively rare type of mesenchymal neoplasm that occurs most frequently in the pleura. However, SFT originating from the prostate is particularly uncommon and only approximately 39 cases were reported before. Herein, we reported a rare case of a patient diagnosed with prostate SFT and presented a literature review. Case presentation: A 50-year-old
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Erectile dysfunction: the non-utilized role of exercise rehabilitation for the most embarrassing forgotten post-COVID complication in men Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-08-10 Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail
Published in The Aging Male (Vol. 25, No. 1, 2022)
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Impact of COVID 19 on erectile function Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-08-04 D. H. Adeyemi, A. F. Odetayo, M. A. Hamed, R. E. Akhigbe
Abstract Purpose: COVID-19, a novel infection, presented with several complications, including socioeconomical and reproductive health challenges such as erectile dysfunction (ED). The present review summarizes the available shreds of evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on ED. Materials and methods: All published peer-reviewed articles from the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak to date, relating to ED
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Association of oxidative stress with erectile dysfunction in community-dwelling men and men on dialysis Aging Male (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-08-02 Naoki Fujita, Masaki Momota, Mizuri Ishida, Takuro Iwane, Shingo Hatakeyama, Takahiro Yoneyama, Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Kazuaki Yoshikawa, Kanemitsu Yamaya, Chikara Ohyama
Abstract Objectives To investigate the association between oxidative stress and erectile dysfunction (ED) in community-dwelling men and men on dialysis. Methods This cross-sectional study included 398 community-dwelling men and 42 men on dialysis. Oxidative stress was assessed using 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate