June 2026 in “Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine” This study found significant gaps in knowledge about PCOS and related health practices among women in southwestern Saudi Arabia, with older age and lower education predicting inadequate understanding.
June 2026 in “Journal of Integrated Science and Technology” This review discusses the proposed shift from PCOS to PMOS, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Middle European Scientific Bulletin” This article reviews current diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the role and limitations of the Rotterdam criteria and anti-Müllerian hormone, but it reports no new findings.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study described the population-level incidence of erectile dysfunction in men using finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding a varied risk that highlights the complexity of interpreting sexual side effects.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia may be partially resistant to the cardiometabolic benefits of bromocriptine compared to those with normal hair growth.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This article reviews androgen excess and cardiometabolic risks in women, highlighting increased cardiovascular disease risk in those with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
This review discusses drug repositioning for cardiometabolic disorders and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize its potential benefits, such as known safety profiles and reduced development costs compared to new drug development.
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the uncertainty regarding distinct skin findings and cardiometabolic profiles among PCOS subtypes and reports no new clinical data.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that collagen peptides consistently provide modest improvements in skin hydration and elasticity and varying benefits for body composition and cardiometabolic markers, although effects on blood sugar control are less consistent; variations in source, dose, and study definitions limit generalizability.
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October 2009 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the multifaceted actions of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize metformin's potential benefits in both cardiometabolic and reproductive aspects of PCOS.
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher levels of the hormones estrone and free testosterone were associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk, especially in those who were overweight or obese.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that collagen peptides provide consistent, modest benefits for skin hydration and elasticity, with variable effects on body composition and cardiometabolic risk markers, though some outcomes remain inconsistent due to trial heterogeneity.
This study found that while iron depletion through phlebotomies is safe for women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, it does not improve their cardio-metabolic profile and may reduce non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is not linked to higher heart disease risk.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” This study reported an association between the rs6259 polymorphism affecting SHBG levels and PCOS in most Indian women, suggesting a potential genetic link in this population.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that male patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower risks of developing abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus compared to matched controls, suggesting behavioral rather than biological factors may contribute to these outcomes.
May 2024 in “Trends in endocrinology and metabolism” This research review discusses how iron deficiency affects various bodily functions and systems, such as immunity and metabolism, by identifying the iron-dependent enzymes and pathways involved, suggesting that understanding these mechanisms may offer new treatment possibilities for related diseases.
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
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February 2025 in “Women s Health” This paper reports that while metformin may improve fertility outcomes and reduce miscarriage rates in women with PCOS, its efficacy can differ depending on the specific treatment combination used.
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November 2019 in “Neuroendocrinology” This study shows that measuring 17-hydroxyprogesterone concentrations in scalp hair may be a useful noninvasive tool for monitoring treatment in adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” This study found that PCOS women with COVID-19 had lower ACE2 levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study reviews the role of semaglutide in obesity management, emphasizing its substantial weight-loss and metabolic benefits in diverse patients, with a focus on its mechanisms, dosing, efficacy, and safety.
January 2026 in “Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This narrative review summarizes evidence on NAD⁺ biosynthesis and turnover, highlighting that while NAD⁺ precursors like NR and NMN consistently boost NAD⁺ levels in preclinical and human studies, clinical outcome results remain varied, indicating a need for more standardized human trials.
December 2025 in “Bali Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetic Journal” This narrative review emphasizes the relationship between metabolic syndrome, metabolic aging, and skin manifestations, highlighting cases like early-onset androgenetic alopecia linked with insulin resistance, and underscores their significance for dermatology and aesthetic practice.
November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This study observed that women with PCOS exhibited higher levels of triglycerides, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, total testosterone, DHEAS, and LH/FSH ratio, and lower HDL cholesterol compared to healthy controls, with these markers varying across different PCOS phenotypes.
September 2025 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review discusses the full spectrum of polycystic ovary syndrome's impact on women, highlighting the need for more comprehensive care that addresses both visible symptoms and hidden systemic burdens, and reports no new clinical results.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found weak epidemiological associations between male pattern baldness and coronary heart disease, but no significant genetic link, though specific loci shared risks with other conditions.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome's clinical features, highlighting diagnostic criteria and management strategies, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for targeted treatment approaches.