Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Low testosterone levels may herald rheumatoid arthritis in men

Sex hormones are thought to play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, and both men and women with the condition tend to have lower levels of testosterone in their blood than healthy people. But it is not clear whether this is a contributory factor or a consequence of the disease.

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Source: Science Daily

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