research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Management
PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
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210-240 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effectiveness of Low-Dose Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol/Desogestrel with and without Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Triple-Dummy Study
Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants in the CDC6 Gene in a Russian Patient with Meier-Gorlin Syndrome
A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
research Hair Loss as a Late Complication of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Hair loss may be a delayed side effect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children after COVID-19.
research Association of Insulin Resistance with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes and Patients’ Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
research Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations With Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre: An Observational Study
Overweight PCOS patients often have skin issues like acne, but all PCOS patients should get lifestyle advice.
research An Indian Evidence-Based Study of Prevalence, Phenotypic Features, and Lifestyle Modifications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients
The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Surmountable Challenge for Clinicians
research Innovative Approach for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment: Brown Adipose Tissue
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) could potentially treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by controlling energy balance and lipid homeostasis, but more human research is needed.
research The Feasibility and Utility of Hair Follicle Sampling to Measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA in Children With or Without Fragile X Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Hair follicle sampling is a practical method for measuring biomarkers in children with and without Fragile X syndrome.
research The First Report of Isolated Clitoral Hood Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Study of Six Patients
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
research Comparison of Body Image Perception and Depression in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Non-PCOS Women
Women with PCOS are more likely to experience depression and have a negative body image compared to women without PCOS.
research Finasteride and Floppy Iris Syndrome: What Role Can the Dermatologist Play?
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Can Differentiate Dermoscopic White Dots of the Scalp Between Sweat Gland Ducts or Follicular Infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research The Use of Oral Recombinant Feline Interferon Omega in Two Cats with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Syndrome
Oral feline interferon-omega improved symptoms in diabetic cats with gingivostomatitis.
research Choroidal Melanoma and Lid Fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome
A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
research Alopecia Areata - Vitiligo Overlap Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Variant
Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
research Impact of Combined Baricitinib and FTI Treatment on Adipogenesis in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and Other Lipodystrophic Laminopathies
Baricitinib and its combination with lonafarnib improve fat cell formation in certain genetic disorders.
research Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Experience of the UK National Diagnostic Service, Sheffield
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.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: Emergent Diagnosable Condition
Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome is a rare condition where hair or thread tightly wraps around a child's body part, requiring quick treatment to prevent damage.
research Desferrioxamine Treatment of Aceruloplasminemia: Long-Term Follow-Up
Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy
A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
research Clinical Case Notes: Lipoid Proteinosis - A Rare Disorder with Pathognomonic Lid Lesions
A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Steroid Responsive Mononeuritis Multiplex in the Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Steroid treatment improved both gut and nerve symptoms in a man with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?
The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
research Encephalitis Lethargica Due to Epstein–Barr Virus Infection
Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.