The effect of testosterone level on metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) may reduce circulating testosterone and, at the same time, low testosterone levels may lead to MS. Thus, identifying problems regarding sex hormones and examining their effects on the pathogenesis of MS is important to prevent serious complications of the condition, such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the correlations between MS-related parameters and androgen levels.

Elevated serum S100B protein and neuron-specific enolase levels in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Objective: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes cerebral and generalized hypoxia. This study aimed to assess the possible use of serum glial marker S100B protein and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) as biochemical markers of hypoxic brain damage in acute CO poisoning.

Methods: Patients with acute CO poisoning admitted to the ED of 2 training hospitals (Ankara, Turkey) were included in this cross-sectional study.

Juniper tar poisoning.

Juniper tar (cade oil) is distilled from the branches and wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. It contains etheric oils, triterpene and phenols, and is used for many purposes in folk medicine. A case is reported of a previously healthy man who ingested a spoonful of home-made extract of Juniperus oxycedrus.