15 citations,
April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Traditional Chinese medicinal foods may help manage long-term post-COVID symptoms.
185 citations,
August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
19 citations,
December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” Social media data can help track COVID-19 symptoms and predict the pandemic's status.
37 citations,
October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
January 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Sulforaphane from broccoli may help treat certain cancers, hormone issues, and hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The UK's EDS National Diagnostic Service found that early diagnosis, lifestyle advice, and regular check-ups are crucial for managing vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A combination of losartan and bisoprolol can reduce vascular events, improving survival and quality of life.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” Metabolic syndrome's individual issues are real and need treatment to reduce diabetes and heart disease risks.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The document encourages attending the 2023 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
July 2022 in “Conjeturas” Androgens play a key role in causing alopecia by changing the hair growth cycle.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” The document concludes that drug repurposing, which is reusing known medicines for new illnesses, can provide faster, cheaper treatment options for various serious diseases, including cancer, COVID-19, and rare diseases.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
20 citations,
August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
89 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for tissue development and has potential in regenerative medicine, but requires more research for therapeutic use.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
8 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.
15 citations,
October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a new way to classify bradykinin-mediated angio-oedema based on different causes and its possible link with urticaria, which could improve diagnosis and treatment.