Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identifies Pyomyositis Secondary to Intramuscular Testosterone Injection: Report of Two Cases
Intramuscular (i.m.) injections are a commonly utilized route for medication delivery. Intramuscular-associated soft tissue infections are rare and can include pyomyositis and i.m. abscess. Intramuscular testosterone injections have not been previously implicated in causing pyomyositis. Point-of-care ultrasound is an important bedside tool that can identify pyomyositis and differentiate this infection from more common entities such as cellulitis. (Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - January 19, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Christopher Thom, Jakob Ottenhoff, Mary Thom, Matthew Kongkatong Tags: Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Recovery of Male Reproductive Function After Ceasing Prolonged Testosterone Undecanoate Injections
CONCLUSIONS: After stopping 2 years of 1000 mg injectable TU treatment, full reproductive hormone recovery is slow and progressive over 15 months since last testosterone injection but may take longer than 12 months to be complete. Persistent proportionate reduction in serum SHBG and T reflects lasting exogenous T effects on hepatic SHBG secretion rather than androgen deficiency.PMID:35000898 | DOI:10.1530/EJE-21-0608 (Source: European Journal of Endocrinology)
Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - January 10, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: David J Handelsman Reena Desai Ann J Conway Nandini Shankara-Narayana Bronwyn Ga Stuckey Warrick J Inder Mathis Grossmann Bu Beng Yeap David Jesudason Lam P Ly Karen Bracken Gary Allen Wittert Source Type: research
Recovery of Male Reproductive Function After Ceasing Prolonged Testosterone Undecanoate Injections
CONCLUSIONS: After stopping 2 years of 1000 mg injectable TU treatment, full reproductive hormone recovery is slow and progressive over 15 months since last testosterone injection but may take longer than 12 months to be complete. Persistent proportionate reduction in serum SHBG and T reflects lasting exogenous T effects on hepatic SHBG secretion rather than androgen deficiency.PMID:35000898 | DOI:10.1530/EJE-21-0608 (Source: European Journal of Endocrinology)
Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - January 10, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: David J Handelsman Reena Desai Ann J Conway Nandini Shankara-Narayana Bronwyn Ga Stuckey Warrick J Inder Mathis Grossmann Bu Beng Yeap David Jesudason Lam P Ly Karen Bracken Gary Allen Wittert Source Type: research
Unpacking the challenge of gastric varices: A review on indication, timing and modality of therapy
World J Hepatol. 2021 Aug 27;13(8):868-878. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.868.ABSTRACTUpper gastrointestinal bleeding from oesophageal or gastric varices is an important medical condition in patients with portal hypertension. Despite the emergence of a number of novel endoscopic and radiologic therapies for oesophagogastric varices, controversy exists regarding the indication, timing and modality of therapy. The aim of this review is to provide a concise and practical evidence-based overview of these issues.PMID:34552693 | PMC:PMC8422918 | DOI:10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.868 (Source: World Journal of Hepatology)
Source: World Journal of Hepatology - September 23, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Karl Vaz Marios Efthymiou Rhys Vaughan Adam G Testro Hin-Boon Lew Leonardo Zorron Cheng Tao Pu Sujievvan Chandran Source Type: research
