International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medical Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Effects of Testosterone Replacement on Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Glucose, Serum Lipids and Vitamin D Concentration in a Rat Model of Andropause

    Mohamad Yosof Rezk, Hany Ahmed Elkatawy, Ahmed Mohamed Shata, Khalid Mohammad Mohany

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 30-35
    Received: 29 April 2017
    Accepted: 9 May 2017
    Published: 19 May 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Testosterone facilitates various metabolic processes in the bones, muscles, bone marrow, brain and immune system. Testosterone deficiency may contribute to cardiovascular diseases, central obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Aim: to investigate the effects of testosterone deficiency on blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, vitamin D... Show More
  • Assessment of Vitiligo Treatment Outcome: Review of Useful Methods

    Slaheddine Marrakchi, Sonia Boudaya, Abderrahmen Masmoudi, Madiha Mseddi, Hamida Turki

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 36-41
    Received: 20 June 2017
    Accepted: 5 July 2017
    Published: 24 August 2017
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    Abstract: Many therapeutic modalities are available for vitiligo treatment. However, there is a lack of consensus about methods that assess the treatment outcome of the disorder. Comparative studies of various treatments of vitiligo, relied until recently on subjective methods based on an approximate evaluation of the extent of depigmented areas. Recently ob... Show More