December 2024 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” This study highlights a rare case of ovarian hyperthecosis in a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman, presenting with polycythemia and severe hyperandrogenism symptoms, with resolution of symptoms following laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This review discusses the current therapeutic options for female pattern hair loss and emphasizes the need for managing patient expectations of permanent regrowth, reporting no new clinical results.
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August 2022 in “Diagnostics” This review examines existing evidence on PCOS diagnostic criteria for adolescents and underscores the need for accurate definitions, while highlighting limited research, especially regarding adolescents at risk of PCOS.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
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August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that abdominal obesity was the primary predictive factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women, rather than the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study on Qatari patients with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome highlights the high incidence and diverse clinical presentation due to a specific genetic variant, emphasizing early diagnosis for effective management.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.
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October 2022 in “Heliyon” This review discusses infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome and therapeutic options, without reporting new results; it underscores the importance of personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and disease characteristics.
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review suggests systemic changes in polycystic ovary syndrome may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, potentially linking it to Alzheimer's disease through common pathways affecting tryptophan metabolism.
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February 2018 in “World journal of surgical oncology” This case report describes a rare instance of renal cell carcinoma metastasizing to the ovary and early onset of alopecia after beginning sunitinib treatment, though hypothyroidism and dandruff complicate attribution to the drug.
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January 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review of 32 articles suggests a stronger association between alopecia areata and allergic rhinitis than asthma in both adults and children, indicating a potential Th2-mediated component.
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November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” In this study, two women with hyperandrogenic symptoms were found to have ovarian Leydig cell tumors after selective ovarian venous sampling and salpingo-oophorectomy, leading to a decline in testosterone levels post-surgery.
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November 2020 in “Cureus” This study found that severity of female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women was related to other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne, but not to biochemical measures of hyperandrogenism.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that treating moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis with dupilumab significantly improved itch severity, skin condition, and quality of life over 104 weeks, with a favorable safety profile, even in elderly and comorbid patients.
This study in a nine-year-old boy from Lebanon identified a gene mutation (c.1066dup p.(Arg356Profs*16)) associated with a rare inborn error of immunity, characterized by craniosynostosis, jaundice, and several other symptoms, expanding the known genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of this condition.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that laboratory testing practices for alopecia areata vary among international hair experts, with the majority routinely conducting thyroid function and complete blood count tests, yet exhibiting diverse approaches toward testing for other conditions or before prescribing systemic therapy.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this case study, a 44-year-old woman with an adrenal adenoma secreting both cortisol and androgens developed Cushing syndrome and significant virilization, but experienced major symptom improvement following surgical removal of the benign tumor.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” This case report describes a young, healthy patient experiencing central retinal vein occlusion with cystoid macular edema while taking minoxidil for hair loss, which resolved without intervention after stopping the drug, leading to a recommendation for thorough medication history evaluations in similar cases.
January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” This case report highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment of ovarian hyperthecosis to enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for affected patients.
May 2014 in “Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!” This article reviews the challenges and treatment options for pancreatic cancer, emphasizing the need for a collaborative care approach due to the disease's advanced presentation and poor prognosis; it reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” This abstract does not report specific study results but describes the funding and collaboration involved in developing the International PCOS Guidelines by multiple health research organizations.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine” This study suggests that long working hours may contribute to the development of alopecia among Korean male workers.
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March 2016 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study used homology modeling to create a detailed in silico structure of 5α-reductase type II, suggesting it can aid in designing steroid reductase drugs.
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January 2001 This article discusses the symptoms, diagnostic methods, and complications associated with achalasia and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlighted recent advances in nanocarrier-based topical delivery systems for skincare, emphasizing their potential to enhance ingredient stability, penetration, and targeted release while addressing specific pathophysiological skin concerns.
In this study, FemmeBalance significantly alleviated several PMS symptoms, including physical discomfort and mood disturbance, while also enhancing skin health and social functioning, suggesting it might serve as a viable alternative to traditional PMS treatments.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that abnormal levels of zinc, copper, and iron in serum or hair may serve as auxiliary and prognostic tests for various skin diseases, though further research is necessary due to conflicting data.
March 2021 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case study reports a rare combination of primary hyperparathyroidism with Klinefelter syndrome in a 44-year-old male, highlighting an unusual KS mosaicism with a mild phenotype.
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June 2025 in “Medicina” This retrospective study in pediatric patients with Sjögren's syndrome found consistent indications of tear film instability and identified systemic features like arthralgia, Raynaud's phenomenon, and frequent autoantibody positivity, underscoring the value of integrating clinical and ophthalmological assessments for early diagnosis.
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July 2022 in “Metabolites” This study found that among middle-aged Korean men, higher serum uric acid levels were associated with a reduced risk of developing lower urinary tract symptoms.