43 citations
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July 2012 in “Molecular human reproduction” This study suggests that women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a distinct metabolomic profile, differing in levels of amino acids, organic acids, and lipids compared to controls.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” In this study on a preclinical mice model, the researchers reported that a chitosan nanogel with Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles facilitated scarless wound healing by regulating reactive oxygen species and influencing signaling molecules throughout the healing stages.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that in vivo and in vitro, citric acid metabolism through the CS-CA axis suppressed hair growth and induced inflammation and cell apoptosis in hair follicles, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
514 citations
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” This review discusses treatments for various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, medical, and surgical interventions, but does not present new clinical results.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review examines the best available evidence for diagnosing and managing PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
343 citations
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
92 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the multi-system impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome and explores evaluation and treatment strategies, but it reports no new research findings.
88 citations
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May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses WHO group 2 anovulation, highlighting polycystic ovary syndrome as a common cause of infertility and noting current treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on metabolic subtypes and reports no clinical results.
54 citations
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August 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, oral contraceptives, and various medications, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the potential of statins and inositol for managing symptoms.
42 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome treatments, focusing on the potential benefits and safety of herbs and phytochemicals, and reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” This article discusses diagnostic guidelines for PCOS, emphasizing the use of the Rotterdam criteria and recommending clomiphene citrate as the first-line treatment for ovulation induction; it reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
29 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study describes a modified reduction-osmication method for staining human scalp hair that improves reagent penetration and visualization of hair cortex features using transmission electron microscopy.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the challenges related to fertility treatment criteria, insulin resistance, and long-term health implications, but reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article explores the endocrine functions involved in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses approaches for diagnosing and managing the condition, with no new clinical results reported.
26 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” This review covers various treatments for managing PCOS symptoms and infertility, noting that aromatase inhibitors may be as or more effective than clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” In this randomized trial, metformin and pioglitazone both improved certain clinical and metabolic indices in women with PCOS, with pioglitazone showing potential as an alternate treatment for those intolerant to metformin.
25 citations
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” This review discusses emerging concepts in PCOS from the AEPCOS 2010 meeting and reports no clinical findings; it suggests that the transition of care in congenital adrenal hyperplasia could inform PCOS adolescent care.
23 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses various diagnostic categories and treatments for hyperandrogenism, with a focus on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings, calling for specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
19 citations
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October 2021 in “Nano letters” In an animal study, this research explored the use of a self-therapeutic nanoparticle for treating psoriasis in mice, finding that it could prevent and treat psoriatic symptoms as effectively as standard therapies without causing side effects like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” This article reviews treatment strategies for ovulation induction in women with PCOS seeking pregnancy, emphasizing lifestyle changes and pharmacological options, and reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This study suggests that weight loss can improve fertility outcomes in overweight and obese women with PCOS, and letrozole should be considered the new first-line treatment over clomiphene citrate for anovulatory infertility in this population.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses metformin's use in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on benefits during pre-conception and pregnancy, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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February 2004 in “PubMed” This review discusses symptom-driven treatment approaches for PCOS, focusing on ovulation induction, androgen reduction, and weight management, and reports recent advances like recombinant FSH and GnRH-agonist protocols without providing new clinical results.
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.
14 citations
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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” This article reviews changes in men's sexual health after midlife, exploring physiologic changes, psychological factors, and various treatment options, but it presents no new clinical results.