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Viral infections that alter estrogen levels during pregnancy may contribute to the etiology of cryptorchidism

Viral infections that alter estrogen levels during pregnancy may contribute to the etiology of cryptorchidism

Cryptorchidism is as common as type 2 diabetes or celiac disease. Boys with congenital cryptorchidism are atincreased risk of infertility and testicular cancer. Zika syndrome, which affects pregnant women, is…

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Intestinal biopsy is not always required to diagnose celiac disease: a retrospective analysis of combined antibody tests

Intestinal biopsy is not always required to diagnose celiac disease: a retrospective analysis of combined antibody tests

There is no single test — not even jejunal biopsy — that can conclusively diagnose or exclude CD in every individual. Therefore, we propose the following two-step diagnostic procedure: The…

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Testicular expression of long non–coding RNAs is affected by curative GnRHa treatment of cryptorchidism

Testicular expression of long non–coding RNAs is affected by curative GnRHa treatment of cryptorchidism

Background: Cryptorchidism is a frequent endocrinopathy in boys that has been associated with an increased riskof developing testicular cancer and infertility. The condition is curable by combined surgery and hormonaltreatment…

Continue Reading Testicular expression of long non–coding RNAs is affected by curative GnRHa treatment of cryptorchidism