26 citations
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June 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, normal weight adolescents with PCOS showed increased insulin resistance and significantly lower levels of high molecular weight adiponectin compared to controls, despite no other metabolic differences.
24 citations
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January 2004 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” This study found that HAIR-AN syndrome is prevalent among young women, and a multifaceted treatment approach effectively reduces symptom severity and prevents further consequences.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This meta-analysis confirmed associations between some androgenic and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS, suggesting that these measurements might help predict metabolic risk in this population.
22 citations
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August 2016 in “European Eating Disorders Review” This study found that female patients with anorexia nervosa had lower hair cortisol concentration compared to healthy and psychiatric controls, which may be influenced by body mass index rather than anorexia-related endocrine changes.
22 citations
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” In this study of Bulgarian women, the waist-to-stature ratio was a better marker for an unfavorable metabolic profile than the waist-to-hip ratio among those with PCOS and obesity.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review addresses obesity-related dermatoses and highlights the potential increased risk of skin cancer associated with obesity; it presents no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients in Kuwait had higher odds of death, ICU admission, ARDS, and pneumonia compared to Kuwaiti patients.
18 citations
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, adipose-derived stem cells from superficial adipose tissue showed higher regenerative potential, and more macrophages were found in superficial than deep adipose tissue, potentially influenced by skin microbiota.
16 citations
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study observed two distinct phenotypes among North Indian women with PCOS: obese hyperinsulinaemic dysglycemic women from Delhi and lean hyperandrogenic women from Srinagar, despite being in the same region.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” This study reports that obesity significantly influences cardiovascular and metabolic disturbances in women with PCOS, with overweight women experiencing more severe symptoms compared to their non-obese counterparts.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study reports that in women with non-tumor hyperandrogenism, a decrease in serum testosterone from insulin-sensitizing therapy like metformin may indicate a low likelihood of having an androgen-secreting tumor.
13 citations
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” This study found that modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity reduced ghrelin levels, improved glycemic and insulin levels, and resulted in significant weight loss.
12 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Medical Internet Research” This study tested the feasibility of using multimodal recruitment strategies to assemble a diverse group of 438 women for a web-based survey on ovulation and menstruation health, finding that internet and community fair methods achieved higher enrollment and completion rates compared to clinic recruitment.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a valuable primary variable for classifying functional androgenization, especially in distinguishing ovarian-related groups, and supports the novel stratification system.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found a significant association between the IRS-2 gene variant and an increased risk of PCOS, especially in non-obese women in the Chinese population from Taiwan.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Australian Prescriber” This review highlights that pharmacotherapy for polycystic ovary syndrome should address individual patient concerns, with metformin beneficial for reducing weight and metabolic risk, and lifestyle modifications also important.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that PCOS is common among Iranian women, with phenotypes involving hyperandrogenism exhibiting worse lipid profiles and higher rates of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Genes” This study found a significant association between gut microbiome composition and PCOS in Indian women, relating specific bacterial genera to reproductive health and metabolic indicators.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” This study found that serum zinc levels were lower in PCOS subjects compared to normal controls, suggesting zinc may play a vital role in PCOS pathophysiology.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This study developed a detailed classification system for functional androgenization in females that may enhance diagnosis and personalized treatment by identifying individual dysfunctions.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that 45.8% of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in the reproductive age group had metabolic syndrome, with low HDL and high triglycerides being significant characteristics.
7 citations
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February 2016 in “TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]” This study reports that the homeopathic drugs Lycopodium clavatum and Calcarea carbonica showed significant ameliorative effects on polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, with some differences in individual symptom response.
7 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes a possible case of burn-induced bullous pemphigoid, as the disease was transient and did not recur, suggesting a potential link between burns and the condition.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the 2023 International Guideline for PCOS assessment and management, highlighting updated evidence-based recommendations and practice points aimed at improving care and health outcomes, but notes that research quality remains generally low to moderate.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the hormonal factors related to hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing insulin resistance and pro-inflammatory adipokines, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests further research is needed.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in China had elevated androgen levels compared to healthy controls, and suggests body weight management and SHBG and FAI testing are recommended for these women.
6 citations
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with PCOS have higher total PSA levels than controls, and the total PSA level correlates positively with testosterone and free androgen index.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that glycosaminoglycan levels were higher in the occipital area of the hair shaft compared to the parietal area, with children showing higher levels than adults.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Primary Care & Community Health” This study observed that the severity of long COVID symptoms varies among patients and sociodemographic and clinical factors affect the likelihood of experiencing symptoms for more than a year. Understanding these factors may optimize management and improve patient outcomes.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study suggests revising PCOS diagnostic criteria to integrate the polymenorrhoea subcategory due to shared metabolic dysfunctions with oligomenorrhoea.