Trial date set for steroids accused

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A man told police he kept steroids to inject into his penis, court documents show Source: Supplied

A MAN accused of keeping illegal steroids in his refrigerator told police the drugs were for injecting into his penis, court documents show.

John Panagiotakopoulos, 49, of Adelaide, has been ordered to stand trial in July over charges of possessing prescription drugs and prohibited weapons.

In the Adelaide Magistrates Court this week, a warrant for Panagiotakopoulos’s arrest – issued in administrative error – was revoked and a trial date set for July.

Police allegedly found a flick knife, a charged stun-gun disguised as a torch and testosterone cream. Police also said two vials of steroids were in a refrigerator.

Police said the accused, on legal advice, did not explain the items – save for the steroids.

“He did state that he possessed the steroids for injecting into his penis,” the report, viewed by The Advertiser, says.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. has no clue what testosterone replacement therapy is. – Video

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Environment trumps genes in testosterone levels, study finds

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MONTREAL Boys will be boys, as the adage goes, with their rough-and-tumble boisterous play so stereotypically male.

Is it the doings of a primary sex hormone called testosterone, long associated with social dominance, virility and strength?

Many scientists have explored the role of hormones and conduct, whether in school playgrounds, sports, war or bedrooms.

Now a Universite de Montreal study of five-month old twins is among the first to tease out the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to circulating levels of this chemical.

The research with infant twins suggests that the environment plays a greater role than genes when it comes to testosterone levels.

Studies in human and animal models over the past 50 years have confirmed an association between aggression, dominance and testosterone in adolescence, said lead author Richard Tremblay of UdeM’s research unit on children’s psychosocial maladjustment.

“The question is, when does that association start?” asked Tremblay, whose team looked at newborn babies of both sexes.

Published in the online edition of Psychoneuroendocrinology, the study compared testosterone in saliva samples from a total of 314 infants identical twins with non-identical twins. Identical pairs share the same genes, while fraternal twins are like any siblings and share 50 per cent of their genes.

“So if testosterone levels are genetically determined, then the identical twins would be more alike than the fraternal twins,” Tremblay explained.

Researchers found that testosterone levels in infancy are not inherited genetically but rather are affected by environmental factors.

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Health Canada Approves New Testosterone Topical Solution for Men

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Axironis the only approved testosterone replacement therapy with innovative application device

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ – Axiron (testosterone topical solution, 2%) has been approved by Health Canada for testosterone replacement therapy in men for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone (hypogonadism).

Axiron is a first-of-its-kind. It is a topical, alcohol-based testosterone solution applied to the underarm once daily using a metered dose applicator that avoids contact with the hands. The recommended starting dose is 60 mg once daily, preferably applied at the same time each morning.1

“The approval of Axiron signals valuable innovation in the treatment of male testosterone deficiency,” says Dr. Serge Carrier, Urologist, McGill University. “With its novel applicator and odorless solution that dries in around two minutes, Axiron offers a treatment regimen that fits more naturally with a man’s daily routine.”

Clinical trial data indicated that Axiron can restore blood concentration of testosterone within the normal range in most men.2

Axiron is expected to be available in Canada in the first quarter of 2013 and will provide a new option for healthcare professionals helping to treat the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency.

The product expands Eli Lilly Canada’s focus in men’s health and is a strong strategic fit within Lilly Bio-Medicines, alongside Cialis.

About Testosterone Deficiency Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism or low testosterone, is a clinical condition in which the body does not produce enough of the hormone testosterone.3 Approximately 25 per cent of Canadian men between the ages of 40 and 62 years are biochemically testosterone deficient. Testosterone deficiency syndrome is an under-recognized condition and less than 10 per cent of those affected receive the proper treatment.4

Signs/symptoms associated with testosterone deficiency can include decreased sexual desire with or without erectile dysfunction, fatigue and loss of energy, mood depression/ disorder and depressive symptoms, regression of some secondary sexual characteristics and osteoporosis, weakness, irritability and decreased motivation.1

About the Axiron Phase III Study The data submission package for Axiron included findings from a Phase III multi-centre, open label, 120-day clinical study, which demonstrated that 84 per cent of men who completed the study achieved average serum testosterone concentration within the normal range of 10.4 – 36.4nmol/L (300 – 1050 ng/dL). Additionally, after 120 days of treatment, 75 per cent of responding patients finished the study on the recommended starting dose of 60 mg.1

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Some doctors question safety of testosterone replacement therapy

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Andrews Horansky / KHOU 11 News

Posted on May 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Updated today at 11:07 PM

HOUSTON With promises like more energy, and a better sex life, testosterone replacement therapy is more popular than ever, but how safe is it?

Testosterone replacement therapy has become a billion-dollar business as one of the most sought after treatments since Viagra.

Some men have called it the fountain of youth, but when it comes to taking testosterone, some doctors are becoming more cautious. Theyre discovering problems, including blood clots, infertility and even tumors.

Cancer has been a concern for men taking testosterone, said Dolores Lamb, Ph.D, with Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Larry Lipshultz, a urologist with Houstons Baylor College of Medicine, said everyday he sees a patient coming in asking for testosterone.

I dont think there are real risks with testosterone, he said. I think what gets mis-communicated is the men who take excess amounts of testosterone, usually from someone whos not a physician, to achieve unrealistic goals.

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Testosterone supplements 'can help men lose their middle-aged spread'

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Discovery made by ‘accident’ by doctors treating men for erectile dysfunction

By Graham Smith

PUBLISHED: 04:14 EST, 11 May 2012 | UPDATED: 04:14 EST, 11 May 2012

Middle-aged spread on older men could be banished by taking supplements of testosterone, according to research.

Injections of the male sex hormone can help men lose body weight if taken regularly and over a sustained period of time.

The discovery was made by ‘accident’ by doctors treating men who were receiving hormonal injections for erectile dysfunction.

Study: Injections of testosterone can help men lose body weight if taken regularly and over a sustained period of time

Scientists tested a group of 115 testosterone-deficient men with an average age of 61.

The average weight loss was 2.5 stone (35 pounds), according to a study presented to the European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, this week.

The participants’ waist circumference, meanwhile, fell from 42inches (107cms) to 38.5inches (98cms).

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Testosterone supplements may help obese men lose weight

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London, May 9 : Taking testosterone supplements may help older obese men in cutting their excess weight, researchers have suggested.

In a study, hormone-deficient men were given testosterone supplements in a similar way to HRT for older women.

Men lost an average of 16kg over five years when testosterone levels were increased back to normal.

But experts warn that supplements may not be the answer due to possible risks of prostate cancer and heart disease, the BBC reported.

“The notion that this is a quick fix for obese older men is, as always, simplistic. It is far more sensible and safer for men to reduce their food intake, reduce their obesity, which will then elevate their own testosterone,” said Prof Richard Sharpe from the University of Edinburgh Centre for Reproductive Health.

The findings announced at the European Congress on Obesity also suggest that raising testosterone levels could reduce waist circumference and blood pressure.

Dr Farid Saad, lead author of the study said: “We came across this by accident. These men were being given testosterone for a hormone deficiency – they had a range of problems – erectile dysfunction, fatigue and lack of energy.

“When we analysed the data we found that every year, for five years, they had lost weight. It may be that the increased testosterone restored their energy levels and led to a behavioural change of being more physically active,” Dr Saad stated.

However, experts remain dubious. While some experts have linked low testosterone levels to a male “menopause”, with symptoms including changes in sleeping patterns, poor concentration, feeling worthless and anxiety, others have found to have no such link.

“This is interesting, but not absolutely convincing. We cannot say for sure that this is the effect of the drug rather than being involved in such a trial,” said Prof Ashley Grossman, an endocrinologist from the University of Oxford.

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Environment not genes govern testosterone levels

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Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Comparing testosterone levels of five-month-old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, researchers have found the hormone's levels are governed by environmental factors, not genes.

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Testosterone-fueled infantile males might be a product of Mom's behavior

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ScienceDaily (May 10, 2012) By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, University of Montreal researchers were able to establish that testosterone levels in infancy are not inherited genetically but rather determined by environmental factors.

“Testosterone is a key hormone for the development of male reproductive organs, and it is also associated with behavioural traits, such as sexual behaviour and aggression,” said lead author Dr. Richard E. Tremblay of the university’s Research Unit on Children’s Psychosocial Maladjustment. “Our study is the largest to be undertaken with newborns, and our results contrast with the findings gained by scientists working with adolescents and adults, indicating that testosterone levels are inherited.”

The findings were presented in an article published in Psychoneuroendocrinology on May 7, 2012.

The researchers took saliva samples from 314 pairs of twins and measured the levels of testosterone. They then compared the similarity in testosterone levels between identical and fraternal twins to determine the contribution of genetic and environmental factors. Results indicated that differences in levels of testosterone were due mainly to environmental factors. “The study was not designed to specifically identify these environmental factors which could include a variety of environmental conditions, such as maternal diet, maternal smoking, breastfeeding and parent-child interactions.”

“Because our study suggests that testosterone levels in infants are determined by the circumstances in which the child develops before and after birth, further studies will be needed to find out exactly what these influencing factors are and to what extent they change from birth to puberty,” Tremblay said.

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Contact: William Raillant-Clark w.raillant-clark@umontreal.ca 514-343-7593 University of Montreal

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MONTREAL, MAY 10, 2012 By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, University of Montreal researchers were able to establish that testosterone levels in infancy are not inherited genetically but rather determined by environmental factors. “Testosterone is a key hormone for the development of male reproductive organs, and it is also associated with behavioural traits, such as sexual behaviour and aggression,” said lead author Dr. Richard E. Tremblay of the university’s Research Unit on Children’s Psychosocial Maladjustment. “Our study is the largest to be undertaken with newborns, and our results contrast with the findings gained by scientists working with adolescents and adults, indicating that testosterone levels are inherited.” The findings were presented in an article published in Psychoneuroendocrinology on May 7, 2012.

The researchers took saliva samples from 314 pairs of twins and measured the levels of testosterone. They then compared the similarity in testosterone levels between identical and fraternal twins to determine the contribution of genetic and environmental factors. Results indicated that differences in levels of testosterone were due mainly to environmental factors. “The study was not designed to specifically identify these environmental factors which could include a variety of environmental conditions, such as maternal diet, maternal smoking, breastfeeding and parent-child interactions.”

“Because our study suggests that testosterone levels in infants are determined by the circumstances in which the child develops before and after birth, further studies will be needed to find out exactly what these influencing factors are and to what extent they change from birth to puberty,” Tremblay said.

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The article Genetic and environmental contributions to saliva testosterone levels in male and female infant twins was published in an advanced, online edition of Psychoneuroendocrinology on May 7, 2012, by Dr. Richard E Tremblay of the University of Montreal’s Research Unit on Children’s Psychosocial Maladjustment. Dr Tremblay is also affiliated with the university’s departments of pediatrics, psychiatry and psychology and with University College Dublin in Ireland. The research received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Fonds de la recherche du Qubec. The University of Montreal is officially known as Universit de Montral.

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