A Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Effects of Letrozole and 17α-Methyltestosterone on the Expression of Reproductive-Related Genes in Golden Pompano (<i>Trachinotus o... by Qi Zhou, Yan Wang, Yuwen Guo, Guangli Li, Tao Wang, Huapu Chen

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were involved in oocyte meiosis and steroid-hormone synthesis following LZ treatment. …”
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Masculinization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by administration of bull testes meal by Muslim Muslim, M. Zairin Junior, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo

“… The synthetic steroid 17α-Methyltestosteron (MT) is commonly used as a feed additive to produce male population of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). …”
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Long-Term Follow-Up Results of a Patient Undergoing Acute Retinal Necrosis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Büşra Köse, Hidayet Erdöl, Dilek Uzlu

“…In addition, systemic steroid and laser photocoagulation were applied. Nonetheless, retinal detachment developed 2 months later. …”
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Ketamine Infusion Associated with Improved Neurology in a Patient with NMDA Receptor Encephalitis by Michael MacMahon, Morag R. Naysmith, Stephanie McCallion, Jonathan Rhodes

“…A young lady was ventilated on intensive care for a prolonged period with NMDA receptor encephalitis. She had undergone steroid, immunoglobulin, and plasmapheresis with no evidence of recovery. …”
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Anterior Uveitis as an Initial Manifestation of Polymyalgia Rheumatica by Hiromasa Tsuda, Kozue Tanaka, Shuji Kishida

“…Although the iridocyclitis disappeared within two weeks under topical steroid, she complained of acute progressing bilateral shoulder pain and morning stiffness of upper extremities. …”
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A Case of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome with Crescents Caused by a Novel Compound Heterozygous Pairing of NPHS1 Genetic Variants by Kyle N. Goodman, Pongpratch Puapatanakul, Kevin T. Barton, Mai He, Jeffrey H. Miner, Joseph P. Gaut

“…Congenital nephrotic syndrome is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder that manifests as steroid-resistant massive proteinuria in the first three months of life. …”
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Risk Factors Predicting Recurrent Small Intestinal Resection for Crohn’s Disease of the Terminal Ileum by Hanna Binder, Hugh J Freeman

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses of multiple demographic, clinical, laboratory and pathological variables revealed two apparent statistically significant independent risk factors for a second intestinal resection: steroid treatment, likely an indirect indication of more severe disease activity; and the presence of an internal fistula, consistent with the emerging concept of a relatively more aggressive clinical form of Crohn’s disease.…”
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Bone and Joint Infections due to Haemophilus parainfluenzae: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Conar R. O’Neil, Evan Wilson, Bayan Missaghi

“…We present a case of a 56-year-old female with a history of asplenia who developed H. parainfluenzae septic arthritis of the hip following an intra-articular steroid injection. We also summarize previously reported cases of bone and joint infections caused by H. parainfluenzae.…”
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The role of luteinizing hormone activity in spermatogenesis: from physiology to clinical practice by Sandro C. Esteves, Peter Humaidan

“…LH acts on the Leydig cells, stimulating steroid production, predominantly testosterone, and activating critical inter-related spermatogenesis regulatory pathways. …”
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Post-COVID-19 Dermatomyositis: A Delayed Reaction That Evades Early Detection by Nur Ili Syazwani MD HADIS, Siti Suhaila MOHD YUSOFF, Rosediani MUHAMAD, Fatin Hanani CHE JUHA

“…The patient responded favorably to the course of steroid treatment.…”
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Adenosine Inhibits the Release of Arachidonic Acid in Activated Human Peripheral Mononuclear Cells. A Proposed Model for Physiologic and Pathologic Regulation in Systemic Lupus Ery... by Sándor Sipka

“…PKCα phosphorylates the cytosolic, Ca2+-dependent and steroid-sensitive PLA2 (type IV), whereas PKCδ phosphorylates the Ca2+-independent PLA2 (type VI). …”
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Life-Threatening Hypertriglyceridemia in a Patient on Ruxolitinib and Sirolimus for Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Allison P. Watson, Claudio G. Brunstein, Shernan G. Holtan

“…While the exact mechanism for action in GVHD is not yet fully understood, prospective studies are ongoing and some patients are receiving ruxolitinib in the setting of steroid refractory GVHD. Although ruxolitinib is generally well tolerated, here we describe a case involving a 50-year-old man with acute myeloid leukemia and chronic GVHD who experienced life-threatening hypertriglyceridemia associated with concomitant use of sirolimus and ruxolitinib for GVHD. …”
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma: The Great Mimicker—A Single-Institution Retrospective Study by Danielle A. Bazer, Ewa Zabrocka, Nicholas Koroneos, Agnieszka Kowalska

“…Conclusion. Although steroid administration did not appear to diminish the yield of the biopsy, it is a best practice to withhold steroids prior to biopsy to decrease the time to diagnose PCNSL.…”
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Addison’s Disease Presenting as Acute Renal Failure and Hyperkalemic Paralysis: A Rare Presentation by Kundan Jana, Kalyana Janga, Sheldon Greenberg, Amit Gulati

“…His hyponatremia, hypotension, and hyperkalemia pointed to a picture of adrenal insufficiency confirmed by undetectable serum cortisol, elevated ACTH, renin, and low aldosterone levels and imaging. Replacement steroid therapy was given, and the patient made a steady recovery. …”
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Growth Retardation in Children with Kidney Disease by Paulina Salas, Viola Pinto, Josefina Rodriguez, Maria Jose Zambrano, Veronica Mericq

“…Growth failure in the setting of kidney disease is multifactorial and is related to poor nutritional status as well as comorbidities, such as anemia, bone and mineral disorders, and alterations in hormonal responses, as well as to aspects of treatment such as steroid exposure. This review covers updated management of growth failure in these children including adequate nutrition, treatment of metabolic alterations, and early administration of recombinant human growth hormone (GH).…”
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Ceftriaxone-induced hemolytic anemia managed successfully in a 54-year-old woman: a case report and literature review by Liqian Zhang, Wenfeng Huang, Jiakai Xu, Yunxing Li, Jihong Zhu

“…Effective management measures include rigorous monitoring of vital signs, circulatory support, respiratory support, timely blood transfusion, administration of steroid hormones, IVIG infusion as necessary, plasma exchange, and symptomatic treatment of possible complications. …”
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Ultrastructural imaging biomarkers in diabetic macular edema: A major review by Sagnik Sen, Hagar Khalid, Prithviraj Udaya, Rajiv Raman, Ranjan Rajendram, Zein ElHousseini, Luke Nicholson, Naresh Babu Kannan, Kim Ramasamy, Thandavarayan Kumaragurupari

“…Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents are the mainstay of treatment for DME, with steroid implants being used for the treatment of anti-VEGF resistant eyes. …”
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A Woman with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a Bilateral Fracture of the Proximal Tibia by J. Th. (Arjan) Hooghof, Joris J. Mellema, Marcel D. Posthumus, Jos J. A. M. van Raaij

“…On the other hand, immobilization, joint deformities, and steroid treatment are associated with rheumatoid arthritis and are also known risk factors for fractures. …”
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Is platelet activating factor (PAF) an important mediator in bronchial asthma? by R. H. Gundel, H. O. Heuer, L. G. Letts

“…Similarly, recent studies in human asthmatics with PAF receptor antagonists have failed to show efficacy in blocking allergen-induced airway responses or to have any steroid sparing effects in patients with ongoing asthma. …”
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High-Dose Methotrexate for the Treatment of Relapsed Central Nervous System Erdheim-Chester Disease by Prahlad Ho, Carole Smith

“…We describe a case of a 60-year-old lady with a 5-year history of stable systemic ECD who presented with new brainstem lesions and rapid, steroid-refractory neurological deterioration which required immediate intervention. …”
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