There has been increasing interest in the development of effective agents that can be safely used to promote anabolism in the clinical setting for patients with chronic wasting conditions as well as in the prevention and treatment of frailty associated
A majority of Fanconi anemia (FA) patients will experience bone marrow failure (BMF) and androgen therapy (most often oxymetholone) may be utilized as a treatment to improve BMF-related cytopenias. However, oxymetholone is associated with toxicities making identification of other agents
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 37(7), 1150-1153 (2011-07-19)
Many references exist in the literature identifying the usefulness of oxandrolone in treating muscle wasting due to various conditions including severe burns. However, there is an absence of dosage form alternatives as it is only available as tablets. The dose
Clinics in liver disease, 16(2), 371-385 (2012-05-01)
Alcoholic hepatitis is a frequent reason for admission and a common consultation request for hepatologists and gastroenterologists. Although it seems to occur acutely, it is usually subacute and often superimposed on underlying alcoholic cirrhosis. Typically patients have a background of
Hormone research in paediatrics, 74(6), 428-435 (2010-07-16)
Constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) with short stature is one of the most common problems in pediatrics. We compared the effects of letrozole with that of oxandrolone on predicted adult height (PAH), puberty, bone mineral density, serum insulin-like