39 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found moderate to poor agreement among observers assessing ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries, suggesting the need for standardized training modules to improve consistency.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Series A Physical Sciences” This abstract discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing PCOS, highlighting that individualized management, lifestyle modifications, and medical treatments such as contraceptives and metformin are recommended to address hormonal imbalances and co-morbidities.
44 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study concluded that although RBP4 and adiponectin levels are associated with visceral fat, they do not independently contribute to the development of PCOS.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” In this study, researchers found multiple somatic mutations and copy number variations in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, providing novel insights into its potential genetic mechanisms.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, PBMCs from women with PCOS showed reduced TNF-α production over time, potentially limiting their antitumor response to breast cancer cell lines compared to healthy controls.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study, conducted at Montefiore Medical Center, reports that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia predominantly affects middle-aged Black or African American women, often presenting without symptoms, which may delay diagnosis and treatment. The study underscores the need for a specific ICD-10 code for better epidemiological studies.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews five cases of primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq and reports no histopathological changes indicative of any specific cicatricial alopecia.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the revised 43-item PCOSQ had better validity and reliability than the original version, although further studies are needed to assess its predictive efficacy.
January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences” This study assessed the nutritional status of emerging adult women with PCOS and found that while their body measurements were higher than standard, their mean biochemical parameters were within the normal range.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that Black women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia had a higher prevalence of uterine leiomyomas compared to those with lichen planopilaris, suggesting a potential association between the conditions.
23 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” This study found that a significant number of boreal woodland caribou in NE British Columbia showed symptoms of trace mineral deficiencies and exposure to various pathogens, with substantial winter tick infestations affecting a majority of individuals.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review highlights that Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol is highly effective for treating severe acne and hirsutism in women with hyperandrogenism, and it also provides benefits for cycle control and mood improvement, according to the analysis of 78 studies.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)” This study found no significant difference in obesity rates across various phenotypes of PCOS in high-school girls, but highlights the future health risks associated with hyperandrogenism.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.
October 2024 in “Medicine” In this case report, a 72-year-old female with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome showed significant improvement in symptoms and gastrointestinal polyps after hormone therapy and additional treatment.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Brodalumab effectively treated a man's severe hand and foot psoriasis.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
This study found that BCG injection in COVID-19 convalescent adults reduced long COVID symptoms like hearing and cognitive issues but also led to increased hair loss in women at six months.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that downregulation of BBS7 in periodontal ligament cells was associated with reduced Sonic hedgehog signaling, which plays a crucial role in maintaining PDL homeostasis.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that targeting the p300/androgen receptor axis effectively reduced AR activation and ovarian fibrosis in mouse models of polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.
September 2024 in “Texila international journal of public health” In this study at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, researchers evaluated clinical biomarkers in adolescent and middle-aged women, finding significant differences in SHBG, AMH, and insulin levels between groups, which suggests compensatory hyperinsulinemia may contribute to PCOS development.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” In this study, three cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome revealed small bowel mucosal lesions, but these findings did not correlate with clinical symptoms or steroid treatment outcomes.
101 citations
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May 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of developing depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and sleep disorder compared to those without the syndrome.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case study reports on an Ayurvedic treatment approach for a 22-year-old woman with Polycystic Ovarian Disease showing symptomatic relief and improvements in ultrasound findings.
December 2004 in “Annales d Urologie” This article examines the PCPT study on whether daily finasteride can reduce prostate cancer incidence, describing its methodology and findings but reporting no new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Life” This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in adolescents, noting varied presentation and highlighting genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Translational Psychiatry” In this study, remote photobiomodulation therapy to the lungs improved behavioral and neurological outcomes in rats with repeated closed-head injuries, suggesting potential preventive benefits for brain health.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that women with PCOS had higher glucose and C-peptide levels but similar insulin levels compared to a control group.
September 2015 in “University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)” This guideline provides a concise evidence-based overview of various aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis and follow-up of secondary effects, but reports no new clinical results.