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Low Free Testosterone Is Independently Associated With Long-Term Mortality in Men With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.
Andrology·May 1, 2026·PMID 42068005
Why it mattersTestosterone deficiency is common in chronic SCI and linked to metabolic dysfunction, but its prognostic value for mortality has been unclear. This study provides evidence that cFT may serve as an integrative biomarker of systemic frailty, helping clinicians identify high-risk patients who may benefit from closer monitoring or targeted interventions.
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