25 citations
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this analysis, safety data from two clinical trials showed that baricitinib for severe alopecia areata had predictable side effects like infections and elevated CPK, with some serious adverse events noted at low incidence rates; no deaths were reported.
25 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study reported that both drospirenone and chlormadinone acetate oral contraceptives had similar beneficial effects on clinical, metabolic, and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over six months.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” This study found that specific SHBG gene variants and haplotypes are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that SHBG may be a candidate gene for the condition.
24 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the classic skin characteristics of hypothyroidism, notably generalized myxedema caused by increased glycosaminoglycan deposition, and reports no clinical results.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, isotretinoin treatment in women with severe acne increased body weight and triglycerides but did not affect androgens or insulin sensitivity.
18 citations
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November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal” This study explored the localization of phenolsulphotransferase in human embryonic and fetal kidneys, finding distinct patterns of PST immunoreactivity in developing mesonephric and metanephric structures over time.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This article provides a comprehensive overview of polycystic ovary syndrome, its diagnosis, complications, and symptom-focused management options, but does not present new clinical findings.
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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October 2016 in “Physiological Research” In this study, vitamin D supplementation showed no significant effect on androgen levels or clinical hyperandrogenism in PCOS women, but when combined with metformin, it improved testosterone levels.
11 citations
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” This joint position paper by several Polish medical societies examines guidelines and recommendations for managing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and liver disease, underscoring the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in treatment. Results are not explicitly reported.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Nutrition Research” This review found that chromium supplementation has limited effects on weight reduction, glucose control, lipid profile, and hormonal balance in women with PCOS, highlighting the need for further research.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study observed that female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 showed increased insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis, suggesting altered glucocorticoid metabolism contributes to metabolic disorders.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article reviews diagnostic and treatment guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing how nurse practitioners can enhance patients' quality of life through education; it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review highlights the eye and skin manifestations of endocrine-related metabolic diseases but provides no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the effects and selection criteria of different progestogens in various treatments but reports no direct clinical comparisons of their metabolic effects.
9 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This review discusses androgen deficiency syndrome in women, its symptoms, and how androgen replacement therapy generally alleviates related issues without significant side-effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” This study observed that integrating best practices for anabolic androgenic steroid users into Swiss primary care is feasible and well-accepted, though current doping laws hinder adequate medical care for this population.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” This review examines rodent models to explore how maternal conditions like undernutrition, obesity, hypoxia, and androgen exposure affect fetal programming and metabolic outcomes in offspring, but presents no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that adding simvastatin to ongoing metformin treatment reduced certain androgen levels in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and abnormal glucose metabolism, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit.
7 citations
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July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” This study found that the imidacloprid/flumethrin collar (Seresto®) is chemically compatible with major spot-on formulations and dermally and systemically safe for adult dogs and cats when used together.
6 citations
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June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” This article discusses the sexual health issues faced by postmenopausal women and highlights the need for more research and tailored treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study found that red ginseng oil (RXGIN) significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and some aspects of sexual function in men, with no serious adverse events reported.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in a mouse model of Leigh syndrome, rapamycin alters brain proteome and may extend survival by targeting protein kinase C.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” In this review and meta-analysis, the authors concluded that 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy is not consistently associated with significant increases in serum testosterone levels in men.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” In this study, the aqueous extract from Phthirusa pyrifolia leaves significantly decreased testosterone levels in male Wistar rats without causing liver or kidney damage, suggesting potential effects on libido and reproduction.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” This study found that cocaine disrupted the relationship between certain brain androgen levels and sexual behavior in male rats, with dose-dependent effects on testosterone metabolism.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the sources, classifications, and effects of hormones, their role in disease treatment and food security, and reports no new results.
4 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
4 citations
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October 2000 in “Contraception” This study found that a regimen combining cyproterone acetate and testosterone buciclate induced reversible azoospermia in bonnet monkeys, highlighting its potential as an effective male contraceptive.