34 citations
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February 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study suggests that higher PDCD4 expression may play a significant role in polycystic ovary syndrome pathogenesis through its association with obesity, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism disorders, and increased granulosa cell apoptosis.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This paper reviews obesity diagnosis and screening methods, emphasizing BMI's practicality in low- and middle-income countries, but provides no new clinical results.
September 2026 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found no significant differences in serum irisin or insulin resistance between men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia and healthy controls, although AGA patients had higher BMI and waist circumference.
11 citations
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July 2019 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This review discusses the links between sex hormones, metabolic syndrome, and skin conditions, and reports no new clinical results; the authors recommend monitoring patients with specific skin conditions for metabolic complications.
52 citations
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November 2009 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This study found that hyperandrogenemia in Chinese women with PCOS is associated with higher risks of type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggesting it should be prioritized in managing PCOS-related infertility.
