Bioavailable testosterone is associated with a reduced risk of amnestic mild cognitive impairment in older men

Objective  We investigated the risk of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) in relation to serum bioavailable (BT) and total testosterone (TT) levels in older men.

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