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The vulnerable man: impact of testosterone deficiency on the uraemic phenotype.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Nov 2012
Carrero Juan Jesús, Stenvinkel Peter
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Testosterone deficiency or hypogonadism is a common finding in men undergoing dialysis, to a great extent a consequence of the failing kidney per se. Testosterone restoration in hypogonadism is common practice among endocrinologists. However, there is currently little awareness of this condition among both uremic patients and nephrologists, and in many cases, testosterone deficiency remains unscreened and...
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