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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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review highlights that hyperandrogenism is a crucial factor for diagnosing PCOS during adolescence, while traditional criteria like polycystic ovarian morphology may be misleading.
24 citations
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January 2021 in “Physiological Research” This review addresses the effects of testosterone on brain development and examines both the established sex differences in brain functions and the debate surrounding structural dimorphism in neuropsychiatric conditions.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This review discusses the challenges in measuring testosterone for assessing androgen excess in women and emphasizes the importance of quality control in laboratory methods, but it reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study observed two distinct phenotypes among North Indian women with PCOS: obese hyperinsulinaemic dysglycemic women from Delhi and lean hyperandrogenic women from Srinagar, despite being in the same region.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that young men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have a worse glycolipid profile and hormone pattern similar to women's PCOS, suggesting a possible male PCOS-equivalent syndrome.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” This review examines recent findings on COVID-19 pneumonia treatment using mesenchymal stem cells and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight MSCs' potential due to their immunomodulatory and tissue-regenerative properties.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its complex symptoms, highlighting treatment strategies focused on managing symptoms and reducing complications but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting hyperactivation of the HPA axis may affect metabolic and inflammatory markers in those with elevated cortisol levels.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Brain Research” This study found that testosterone replacement in castrated male rats counteracted endotoxemia-induced arterial baroreflex dysfunction without significantly affecting neuroinflammation.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” This study observed that women with cicatricial hair loss had an increased risk of hypertension, which may share overlapping biological origins.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study found that young women with PCOS exhibited altered white matter microstructure and reduced cognitive performance compared to matched controls.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
1 citations
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May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and a systematic therapeutic approach but reports no new clinical findings.
This study in diabetic db/db mice found that treatment with the antihypertensive agents minoxidil or nebivolol stimulated elastogenesis and inhibited elastolysis, leading to restored elastic fibers, reduced aortic stiffening, and normalized blood pressure.
This review discusses the complexities of managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in females, examining its various phenotypes and treatment options, but it does not present new clinical findings.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Basic Science & Research” This review discusses the role of Nutrease powder in managing hormonal disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “ISGE series” This review discusses the criteria, diagnosis, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for further research on causative treatments.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” This study showed that regulation of adipose androgen generation via AKR1C3 may contribute to a cycle of hyperinsulinaemia and lipid accumulation in women with PCOS.
September 2015 in “University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)” This guideline provides a concise evidence-based overview of various aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis and follow-up of secondary effects, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This case study reported hyperandrogenism in non-obese triplet sisters with one sister's hyperthyroidism masking its clinical and biochemical signs until treatment increased her androgen levels and hirsutism.
356 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” This article discusses the rising prevalence and serious implications of childhood obesity and reports no new experimental findings; the authors emphasize the importance of prevention and early intervention through comprehensive management programs.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
1533 citations
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” This research highlights that engineered mice lacking the vitamin D receptor show multiple health issues similar to human vitamin D deficiency, underscoring the widespread impacts of the vitamin D endocrine system.
1514 citations
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.