January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” In this observational study, among 135 Italian outpatients with alopecia areata, OCD symptoms were prevalent in 18.5%, and emotional distress was found in 20.7%, with emotional distress mediating the relationship between illness perceptions and OCD symptomatology.
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October 2020 in “PLoS ONE” This study highlights the interconnected emotional distress between patients with end-stage COPD and their family caregivers, emphasizing that both parties' functional and emotional variables influence each other's distress.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” In this study, trichoscopy was identified as an effective tool for diagnosing trichotillomania in children, and a multidisciplinary, individualized approach along with family support was deemed essential for managing the condition and achieving sustained remission.
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” This study found that metformin treatment improved health-related quality-of-life, emotional well-being, and sexual satisfaction among women with PCOS, correlated with weight loss and menstrual cycle normalization.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study discusses the prevalence of PCOS risk factors among female students at Northern Border University but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness and further investigations.