Abuse of steroids

Anabolic steroid abuse adversely affects the endocrine system, blood lipids, and the liver, but renal injury has not been… Expand

The psychiatric effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids (i.e., testosterone and its derivatives) have been less well studied than… Expand

This study was undertaken to document prevalence, motives and observed complications of steroid use as a depigmenting agent… Expand

We report two cases of sudden cardiac death (SCD) involving previously healthy bodybuilders who were chronic androgenic–anabolic… Expand

Objective: To investigate the reversibility of adverse cardiovascular effects after chronic abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids… Expand

Adolescents use a wide variety of drugs and supplements, including anabolic steroids, to improve their sports performance and… Expand

For the past 40 years anabolic-androgenic steroids have been used by a wide variety of athletes with the hope of improving their… Expand

To examine the relationship between anabolic steroid abuse and cardiac death. We report the first two cases in Australia. They… Expand

Anabolic/androgenic steroid abuse is an increasing medical and public health problem. The uncontrolled use of these agents has… Expand

The use of anabolic drugs by athletes who wish to increase lean body mass and improve muscular strength is widespread, especially… Expand