The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications, Including Central Nervous System Drugs, in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility (MFI): Assessment of the Food and Drug Administrati... by Sara Baldini, Ahmed Khattak, Paolo Capogrosso, Gabriele Antonini, Federico Dehò, Fabrizio Schifano, Nicolò Schifano

“…Background: A wide range of medications may have a possible role in the development of male-factor infertility (MFI), including various antineoplastic agents, testosterone/anabolic steroids, immunosuppressive drugs/immunomodulators, glucocorticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opiates, antiandrogenic drugs/5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, various antibiotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiepileptic agents and others. …”
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SPERMATOZOA DNA DAMAGE IN MEN WITH REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS by Vesela Mitkovska, Spas Dzhoglov, Doychin Boyadzhiev, Teodora Staykova, Teodora Popova, Penka Vasileva, Ivan Stoyanov, Evgeniya N. Ivanova

“…Results: About 21% of the participants among the studied group were undergoing occupational hazards, 22% were smokers, 42% – alcohol consumers, 13% – drug users, 7% taking anabolic steroids, 31% – taking medications and 5% work or live under stress. …”
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Severe Hypercalcemia Secondary to Paraffin Oil Injections In A Bodybuilder With Significant Findings on Scintigraphy by Parul Khanna, MD, Alireza Khatami, MD, Mina Swiha, MD, Irina Rachinsky, MD, Zahra Kassam, MD, Amanda J. Berberich, MD

“…Results: A 31-year-old male bodybuilder presented with severe hypercalcemia (corrected calcium 3.1 mmol/L) and renal failure (creatinine 840 μmol/L), with suppressed PTH 1.0 pmol/L (normal, 1.6 to 6.9 pmol/L), and 1,25-vitamin D 205 pmol/L (normal, 60 to 208 pmol/L). He had used anabolic steroids for bodybuilding purposes for 8 years, with the possibility that he may also have used paraffin oil injections. …”
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Drogas e saúde na imprensa brasileira: uma análise de artigos publicados em jornais e revistas Drugs and health in the Brazilian press: an analysis of articles published in newspap... by Ana Regina Noto, Murilo C. Baptista, Silene T. Faria, Solange A. Nappo, José Carlos F. Galduróz, Elisaldo A. Carlini

“…The drugs most frequently featured in the headlines were tobacco (18.1%), coca-derived drugs (9.2%), marijuana (9.2%), alcoholic beverages (8.6%), and anabolic steroids (7.4%). Solvents were featured in only one article, although they are the most commonly used drug in Brazil, second only to alcohol and tobacco. …”
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Comportamentos de risco e vulnerabilidade entre estudantes de Educação Física Risk behavior and vulnerability among Physical Education students by Alexandre Palma, Raquel Azeredo Abreu, Cristina de Almeida Cunha

“…The main results are as follows: (a) The rate of physical inactivity is low in comparison with the general rates in the population; (b) The average values of physical exertion is classified as "somewhat intense" on the Borg scale; (c) 39.4% of the participants reported job-related pain; (d) 58.7% did not use condoms during sexual intercourse regularly; (e) Alcohol was the most frequently consumed drug; cigarettes and marijuana are also commonly used; and (f) 19.2 % of respondents admitted using or having already used anabolic steroids. One concludes, then, that physical education undergraduates, although they are students of a health-related area, adopt behaviors that do not necessarily suit a healthy lifestyle.…”
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Heart Reaction to Nandrolone Decanoate plus Two Different Intensities of Endurance Exercise: Electrocardiography and Stereological Approach by Siyavash Joukar, Vida Naderi-Boldaji, Mahdieh Yoosefnia, Hamidreza Nasri, Forouzan Rafie

“…Background: Regarding the negative effects of androgenic anabolic steroids (AASs) abuse, the long-term effect of nandrolone decanoate with/without two intensities of endurance exercise training was investigated on heart tissue and electrocardiogram (ECG) in rats. …”
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Effects of Abuse of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Iraqi Athletes by Al-Muhannad M. Taher, May S. Al-Sabbagh, Dawser K. Al-Khashali

“…Therefore, efforts should be sought against use of these compounds outside the therapeutic frame. Key words: anabolic steroids, athletes, bodybuilding, exercise.…”
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Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with increased odds of Achilles tendon injury and subsequent surgery: a matched retrospective analysis by J. Alex Albright, Mary Lou, Elliott Rebello, Jonathan Ge, Edward J. Testa, Alan H. Daniels, Michel Arcand

“…Abstract Background Prescription of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has increased in the United States in recent years, and though anabolic steroids have been associated with tendon rupture, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the risk of Achilles tendon injury with TRT. …”
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis In A Competitive Bodybuilder With Thyrotoxicosis Factitia by Amy J. Patel, MD, Stephanie Tejera, MD, Stanislaw P. Klek, MD, Gary D. Rothberger, MD, ECNU

“…He admitted to taking anabolic steroids, a supplement containing an unknown amount of thyroid hormone for 2 weeks, and furosemide 40 mg twice daily with near-complete fluid restriction for 3 days. …”
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Uso de álcool, tabaco e drogas por estudantes da área de saúde de uma Universidade de Curitiba Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs used by students of health services from a Universit... by Nilse Chiapetti, Carlos Augusto Serbena

“…An elevated consumption of anabolic steroids by the students of Physical Education and a high consumption of amphetamines in Nutrition and Physiotherapy majors was detected. …”
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Abordagem cirúrgica para o tratamento da ginecomastia conforme sua classificação Surgical approach to the treatment of gynecomastia according to its classification by Mário Múcio Maia de Medeiros

“…RESULTS: Idiopathic gynecomastia was the most common etiology among our patients, followed by obesity and by use of anabolic steroids. CONCLUSIONS: The common procedure to correct gynecomastia was based on the inferior periareolar incision proposed by Webster, which we employed in patients who did not require skin resection. …”
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Understanding exercise addiction, psychiatric characteristics and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among recreational athletes – An online survey study by Björn Gunnarsson, Artin Entezarjou, Artin Entezarjou, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Anders Håkansson, Anders Håkansson

“…BackgroundThe purpose of this paper was to explore maladaptive behaviors among physically active individuals, including exercise dependence and use of anabolic steroids. Both exercise addiction (EA) and use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) correlate to high amounts of exercise and EA have been linked to eating disorders and other mental health problems.MethodsAn internet survey was spread through fitness-related social media. …”
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Users: A Literature Review by Marco Torrisi, Giuliana Pennisi, Ilenia Russo, Francesco Amico, Massimiliano Esposito, Aldo Liberto, Giuseppe Cocimano, Monica Salerno, Giuseppe Li Rosi, Nunzio Di Nunno, Angelo Montana

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> This review was conducted using PubMed Central and Google Scholar databases, until 21 July 2020, using the following key terms: “((Sudden cardiac death) OR (Sudden death)) AND ((androgenic anabolic steroid) OR (androgenic anabolic steroids) OR (anabolic-androgenic steroids) OR (anabolic-androgenic steroid))”. …”
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Utilização de suplementos alimentares e recursos ergogênicos por frequentadores de uma academia de Fortaleza-CE by Francisco Emanuel Rodrigues Gomes, Abraham Lincoln de Paula Rodrigues, Edson da Silva Soares, Luciana Catunda Brito

“…An alarming finding was found regarding the use of anabolic steroids, where 67.1% of respondents said they did or know someone who uses these substances. …”
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Gene Expression in Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells after Treatment with Stanozolol by M. Reiter, M.W. Pfaffl, M. Schönfelder, H.H.D. Meyer

“…Therefore, stanozolol is one of the most frequently used anabolic steroids. Common verification methods for anabolic drugs exist, identifying the chemicals in tissues, like hair or blood samples. …”
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Survey on the use of psychotropic drugs by twelve military police units in the municipalities of Goiânia and Aparecida de Goiânia, state of Goiás, Brazil Pesquisa sobre uso de drog... by Sérgio Henrique Nascente Costa, Luiz Carlos da Cunha, Maurício Yonamine, Liuba Laxor Pucci, Fernando Gomes Ferreira Oliveira, Camila Gabriela de Souza, Guilherme Alves Mesquita, Ana Paula de Toledo Vieira, Ludmilla Barros Vinhal, Janayna Dalastra, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles

“…RESULTS: The frequency of use was divided into: 1) lifetime use: tobacco - 39.9%, alcohol - 87.8%, cannabis - 8.1%, cocaine - 1.8%, stimulants - 7.2%, solvents - 10.0%, sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants - 6.8%, LSD - 0.5%, Bentyl® - 0.5%, anabolic steroids - 5.4%; 2) use in the previous year: tobacco - 15.4%, alcohol - 72.9%, stimulants - 6.3%, solvents - 0.5%, sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants - 3.7%; 3) use in the previous 30 days: tobacco - 14.5%, alcohol - 57.5%, stimulants - 5.0%, solvents - 0.5, sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants - 3.7%. …”
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Post-surgery interventions for hip fracture: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Jie Kie Phang, Zhui Ying Lim, Wan Qi Yee, Cheryl Yan Fang Tan, Yu Heng Kwan, Lian Leng Low

“…For the interventions conducted in inpatient and outpatient settings investigating medication/nutrition supplementation, all reported improvement in outcomes (ranging from reduced postoperative complications, reduced length of hospital stay, improved functional recovery, reduced mortality rate, improved bone mineral density and reduced falls), except for a study investigating anabolic steroids. RCTs involving post-discharge osteoporosis care management generally reported improved osteoporosis management except for a RCT investigating multidisciplinary post-fracture clinic led by geriatrician with physiotherapist and occupational therapist. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and use of anabolic-androgenic steroids among male gym users: A community based survey in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Fares F Alharbi, Islam Gamaleddin, Samar F Alharbi, Omar Almodayfer, Fahad Allohidan, Mohammed Alghobain, Asaad Arafah, Khaled Al-Surimi

“…Keywords: Androgenic anabolic steroids, Steroids, Drug abuse, Steroid abuse, Gym users, Addiction, Substance abuse, Saudi Arabia…”
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Recommendations from SPNS/GEAM/SENBA/SENPE/AEDN/SEDCA/GESIDA on nutrition in the HIV-infected patient Recomendaciones de SPNS/GEAM/SENBA/SENPE/AEDN/SEDCA/GESIDA sobre nutrición en... by R. Polo, C. Gómez-Candela, C. Miralles, J. Locutura, J. Álvarez, F. Barreiro, D. Bellido, E. Câncer, D. Cánoves, P. Domingo, V. Estrada, C. R. Fumaz, M. J. Galindo, T. García-Benayas, C. Iglesias, J. A. Irles, I. Jiménez-Nacher, F. Lozano, I. Marqués, J. R. Martínez-Álvarez, M. J. Mellado, A. Miján, J. T. Ramos, P. Riobo

“…Therapeutic intervention in anorexia and cachexia must be tailored, by combining nutritional and pharmacological support (appetite stimulants, anabolic steroids, and, in some cases, testosterone). Artificial nutrition (oral supplementation, enteral or parenteral nutrition) is safe and efficacious, and improves nutritional status and response to therapy. …”
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Falsificação de medicamentos no Brasil Falsificación de medicamentos en Brasil Counterfeiting of drugs in Brazil by Joseane Ames, Daniele Zago Souza

“…RESULTS: The drugs with greatest numbers of seizures were selective phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors that are used for treating male erectile dysfunction (Cialis® and Viagra®, mean = 66% ), followed by anabolic steroids (Durateston® and Hemogenin®: 8.9% and 5.7%, respectively). …”
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