research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
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research Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Targeting ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Hair Follicle
Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Venous Thromboembolism and Women's Health
Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Sexual Conflict? A Review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
research The Influence of Various Parameters on the Success of Sensor-Controlled Scalp Cooling in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Novel PAX9 Mutation Associated with Syndromic Tooth Agenesis
A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-Based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life, and Review of the Literature
Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
research Considerations in Genetic Counseling of Transgender Patients: Cultural Competencies and Altered Disease Risk Profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
research Implication of Human Bacterial Gut Microbiota on Immune-Mediated and Autoimmune Dermatological Diseases and Their Comorbidities: A Narrative Review
An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeastern Spain: A Case-Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research COVID-19 and Hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Biologically Treated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Narrative Review
Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Gynecologic and Andrologic Dermatology and the Metabolic Syndrome
Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
research Preventive Effects of Cedrol Against Alopecia in Cyclophosphamide-Treated Mice
Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR Mutation in the Family from the Original 1925 Report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research Alopecia Induced by Autologous Fat Injection into the Temporal Area: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Special Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations for Children
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.
research Controversies in Plastic Surgery: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy and the hCG Protocol for Obesity Treatment
The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
research Molecular Functional Analyses Revealed Essential Roles of HSP90 and Lamin A/C in Growth, Migration, and Self-Aggregation of Dermal Papilla Cells
HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Cleave But Not Leave: Astrotactin Proteins in Development and Disease
Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
research Nosocomial Intravascular Catheter Infections with Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli in Calves After Strain Introduction from a Commercial Herd
A hospital outbreak of catheter infections in calves was caused by a bacteria from a beef herd, leading to longer hospital stays, more drug use, and calf deaths.
research Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.