research Insulin Resistance and Elevated Androgen Levels: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research Disrupted Pancreatic Exocrine Differentiation and Malabsorption in Response to Chronic Elevated Systemic Glucocorticoid
High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.
research Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor B Is Elevated in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Can Be Decreased With Metformin Treatment
Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.
research Clinical Benefits and Adverse Effects of Genetically-Elevated Free Testosterone Levels: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.
research Cell-Free DNA Is Elevated in the Serum of Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
research Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in Patients Receiving Asunaprevir Plus Daclatasvir Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C
Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
research Relapsing Hepatitis A: An Asymptomatic Recurrence of Elevated Liver Chemistries
Relapsing hepatitis A can cause prolonged abnormal liver tests even without symptoms.
research Living With Lupus Nephritis: Elevated Impact on Patient Life
Lupus nephritis patients face more challenges in family planning, work, symptoms, medication, and quality of life than those without it.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Higher Percentage of CD34+ Stem Cells and Elevated Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment Observed in CGF Prepared From 640 nm Laser-Pretreated Blood: A Preliminary Study
Laser-pretreated blood for hair loss treatment was more effective and increased stem cells.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Efficacy in Alopecia Areata Patients With Normal and Elevated Levels of Antibodies Against Thyroglobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase
Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for hair loss in patients regardless of their thyroid antibody levels.
research Severe Hyperandrogenism in a Young Woman with Elevated BMI: A Case Study of the Role of Weight Loss in the Management of PCOS
Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
research Novel Presentation of a Heterozygous INSR Mutation and Markedly Elevated Testosterone Levels in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
research DC-HIL+ Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Are Elevated in the Peripheral Blood and Lesional Skin of Cutaneous Lupus Patients
Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research The Postnatal Offspring of Finasteride-Treated Male Rats Shows Hyperglycemia, Elevated Hepatic Glycogen Storage, and Altered GLUT2, IR, and AR Expression in the Liver
Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
research Medications Affecting the Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1/Growth Hormone Axis, Including Teprotumumab, Somatostatin Analogs, and Anti-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies, Are Associated With Elevated Reporting Odds of Alopecia in Women: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
research Gravity Position to Prevent Facial Edema in Hair Transplantation
Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Role of Androgen Levels
Family history and elevated DHEA-S levels are linked to more severe hair loss.
research Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged 17 Years or Younger With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype
Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
research Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
research Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
research Safety and Efficacy of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib Citrate in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
research Isotretinoin Treatment of Acne and Related Disorders: An Update
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
research 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistance, Rickets, and Alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.