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dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia

dehydroepiandrosterone has been researched along with Anorexia in 2 studies

Dehydroepiandrosterone: A major C19 steroid produced by the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is also produced in small quantities in the TESTIS and the OVARY. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE. Most of DHEA is sulfated (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE) before secretion.
dehydroepiandrosterone : An androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Anorexia: The lack or loss of APPETITE accompanied by an aversion to food and the inability to eat. It is the defining characteristic of the disorder ANOREXIA NERVOSA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) weight loss frequently occurs that may ultimately lead to cachexia as a serious co-morbidity, indicating severely impaired functional capacity, health status and increased mortality."1.34Anorexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--association to cachexia and hormonal derangement. ( Anker, SD; Doehner, W; Hoernig, S; John, M; Koehler, F; Witt, C, 2007)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wierman, ME1
Kiseljak-Vassiliades, K1
Koehler, F1
Doehner, W1
Hoernig, S1
Witt, C1
Anker, SD1
John, M1

Reviews

1 review available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia

ArticleYear
Should Dehydroepiandrosterone Be Administered to Women?
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2022, 05-17, Volume: 107, Issue:6

    Topics: Androgens; Anorexia; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Estrogens; Female; Hormone Replacement Therapy; Humans;

2022

Other Studies

1 other study available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia

ArticleYear
Anorexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--association to cachexia and hormonal derangement.
    International journal of cardiology, 2007, Jun-25, Volume: 119, Issue:1

    Topics: Anorexia; Appetite; Biomarkers; Body Mass Index; Cachexia; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Energy Metabolism

2007