20 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” This publication discusses the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in clinical practice and reports no new results.
4 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study highlights a potential association between semaglutide, a diabetes medication, and increased reports of hair loss, with researchers calling for more rigorous clinical trials to confirm and better understand the risk.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review found no evidence that medications used to manage PCOS add to cardiovascular risk or prevent diabetes onset, although metformin may help prevent gestational diabetes in these patients.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This study reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially those with a hyperandrogenic pattern, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease compared to other PCOS patients, likely due to related metabolic comorbidities.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” This study suggests that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, alone or with metformin or GLP1RA, may improve metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This review discusses various weight loss treatment options for managing PCOS in women, including lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review explores how metabolic and psychological factors contribute to binge eating disorder in women with PCOS and highlights the need for non-punitive, comprehensive management strategies.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review reports that lifestyle modification, including diet and exercise, is essential for managing PCOS, while pharmacological and complementary treatments address specific symptoms like menstrual irregularities and insulin resistance.
March 2026 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review examines current evidence on personalized management strategies for PCOS, but does not present new clinical results; the authors advocate for treatments tailored to predominant symptoms and individual health profiles.
February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This abstract does not report specific research results but introduces a book focusing on the intersection of endocrinology and aesthetic medicine and its growing importance in contemporary clinical practice.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This narrative review identifies telogen effluvium as a growing concern linked to weight-loss interventions, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery, attributing hair loss to systemic and metabolic stress rather than permanent hair follicle damage.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that exposure to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and spironolactone in female alopecia patients was not linked to an increased risk of developing malignant or benign gynecologic tumors when compared to minoxidil use.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” In this study, analysis of electronic health records suggested that patients taking semaglutide were significantly less likely to experience suicidal ideation compared to those on non-GLP-1 obesity or diabetes medications.
This study observed that methylene blue, a mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant, promotes hair follicle stem cell proliferation and viability through reduced oxidative stress and enhanced β-catenin signaling, and it may also protect against hair loss related to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists by reducing metabolic stress.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Cutis” This review examined the dermatologic side effects and potential treatments benefits of metformin and GLP-1/GIP agonists in managing skin conditions related to hormonal and immune effects in individuals with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study reviews the role of semaglutide in obesity management, emphasizing its substantial weight-loss and metabolic benefits in diverse patients, with a focus on its mechanisms, dosing, efficacy, and safety.
In this retrospective case series, therapeutic responses to immunomodulatory and incretin-based therapies for Dercum's disease showed considerable individual variation, suggesting these treatments might be exploratory options when surgery isn't feasible, though further controlled studies are needed for definitive conclusions.
June 2026 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This study highlights the approval of orforglipron under the FDA's National Priority Voucher program, emphasizing its significance as a convenient oral treatment option with beneficial effects on glycemic and lipid profiles for diabetes and obesity management.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details the experiences gained during a pharmacy internship in both hospital and community settings, highlighting the preparation of sildenafil suspensions for hospital use, patient consultations on autoimmune conditions, and educational material creation in community pharmacy, alongside insights into diabetes and ADHD treatments.
11 citations
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” This joint position paper by several Polish medical societies examines guidelines and recommendations for managing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and liver disease, underscoring the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in treatment. Results are not explicitly reported.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
January 2025 in “PROTEOMICS” This study discusses the rising interest in drug repositioning, particularly in response to COVID-19, and highlights various computational and experimental approaches used for repurposing existing drugs across different diseases, including rare conditions and chronic kidney disease.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” This review article discusses the aesthetic impacts of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), including "Ozempic Face," skin sagging, and loss of lean mass, and explores potential recovery methods such as biostimulators, HIFU, endolaser, and PRP.
61 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones” In this study, short-term liraglutide treatment led to significant weight loss in obese women with newly diagnosed PCOS and a higher metabolic risk profile compared to metformin.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Tailored medication preparation and ongoing education are crucial for effective treatments.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology” In this study, aleglitazar and its metabolite M6 were evaluated for safety in non-clinical settings, revealing organ-targeting effects common to PPAR agonists but no significant tumor increase in rat carcinogenicity studies, supporting progression to Phase 3 clinical trials.
In this retrospective study conducted at a dermatology institute in Mexico, researchers analyzed 1,888 adult alopecia cases, identifying alopecia areata as the most common type. The study underscores the importance of regional studies to better understand alopecia patterns and inform management strategies.
16 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review explores new theories, diagnostic tools, and management strategies for primary cicatricial alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This study explores how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with endocrine organs and highlights specific endocrine molecules that help explain the progression and outcomes of COVID-19, especially in patients with certain metabolic conditions.