Are higher testosterone levels associated with increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in men with cardiovascular disease : results from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study?
Our results suggest that if androgens contribute to CVD in middle-aged men, the effect is not related to a suppressive effect of endogenous T on HDL-C.
Vitamin D(3) deficiency was associated with a higher preoperative PTH level and a greater risk of LOH after MIP. However, the likely cause of LOH remains unclear as both low preoperative vitamin D(3) and high PTH levels could be responsible.