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small study of oxytocin in children with autism. Shows that oxytocin provided benefit in social interaction/function.  This study actually correlated MRI and salivary changes with the improve social function.

Study finds new difference in Testosterone benefits and/or side effects between men < 65 with low T and men > 65 with low T.

T3 and normalization of thyroid function improves heart function in those with significant heart disease

5-methyltetrahydrofolate promotes NO synthase and improves endothelial vascular function;  proposed as way to increase tetrahydropbiopterin

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A systemic review of Testosterone benefit in men stirs the pot.  I can't say that I agree with the majority of their conclusions.  What I do agree with them on is that the majority of men on Testosterone therapy likely don't need it and are simply using Testosterone as a drug.

Here is my problems with "statistics".  The statement "No significant difference in the report of sexual ideation was found..."  If you are the one women that had decreased sexual function after having your ovaries removed: isn't it comforting to know you are not statistically significant.  Come on.  Some did, and that is enough and should be considered significant.  This is a permanent change to these woman's lives and marriage.

Awesome review of apolipoproteins, their function, and their metabolism.

DHEA reduces inflammation, improves insulin function, and provides improved cognitive function.

Review of 6 trials on 454 patients found Huperzine A improved cognition and executive function with no serious adverse events in patients with Alzheimer's disease.  Yet, their conclusion is, "...inadequate evidence to make any recommendation..."   Does it improve executive cognitive function?   Yes.  Does in have serious side effects?  No.  And we are waiting on...?

men with Testosterone <300 ng/dl with levels after 8 months of therapy achieving +680 ng/dl.

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery in which the size and shape of your nose is altered for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Rhinoplasty involves your surgeon to make changes to your nose according to your requirements ensuring these changes compliment other facial features and to solve the functional issues of the nose.click here to read about Helpful tips to find the best nose reshaping surgery.

IR sauna improves vascular function

functional hypothyroidism associated with elevated prolactin levels and thus gonadotropin dysfunction and infertility

Higher triglyceride levels associated with better cognitive function versus those with lower triglyceride levels in an elderly chinese population.

Curcumin, best taken in form from Turmeric, found to significantly prevent diabetes progression and improve Beta islet cell function.  The dosage used in this 9 month trial was 1500 mg taken in divided dosing.  A major point is that turmeric actually improved pancreatic beta islet cell function and prevented Diabetes.  As "health" care providers our focus should be on prevention of disease.

study finds variation of thyroid values within the reference range have physiologic impact.  The point is: just because the values are "normal" does not mean the thyroid function is normal.

animal study finds that Testosterone therapy is cardioprotective in a preventative mode and with myocardial injury.  Normalization of Testosterone in these animals with low T reduced infant injury size and improved heart function.