270 citations
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
This study found that PCOS patients had higher amounts of central abdominal fat compared to weight-matched controls, which was associated with increased insulin resistance.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences”
This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology”
In this study, the researchers reported that patient impacts and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, as assessed by HSIA and HSSA measures, are associated with clinical characteristics such as the number of abscesses and inflammatory nodules.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science”
The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.