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research Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome Following Frey's Surgery: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
research Necrolytic Migratory Erythema in a Cat with Glucagonoma Syndrome
A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
research Short-Term Combined Treatment With Liraglutide and Metformin Leads to Significant Weight Loss in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Previous Poor Response to Metformin
Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
research Insulin Pump Therapy: Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus, The First Self-Retracting Needle Catheter and Accu-Chek LinkAssist Plus
The Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus and Accu-Chek LinkAssist Plus make insulin pump use safer, simpler, and more comfortable.
research Cutaneous Drug Reaction Case Reports
In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
research When Should an Insulin Sensitizing Agent Be Used in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.
research Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5B Deficiency Due to a Novel Missense Mutation in the Coiled-Coil Domain
A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
research Female Androgenic Alopecia
Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
research Dimorphic Regulation of the MafB Gene by Sex Steroids in Hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus)
Sex steroids affect the MafB gene differently in male and female hamsters.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression
Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
research T Helper 17 Cell/Regulatory T-Cell Imbalance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: The Link to Hair Follicle Dissection, Obesity, Smoking, and Autoimmune Comorbidities
An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
research Resolution of Paraneoplastic Alopecia Following Surgical Removal of a Pancreatic Carcinoma in a Cat
Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
research Metformin Therapy for the Reproductive and Metabolic Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.
research Paraneoplastic Alopecia Associated With Internal Malignancies in Cats
Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.
research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Prospective Metabolic Evaluation of 150 Consecutive Patients Who Underwent Gastric Exclusion
Gastric exclusion surgery caused major weight loss and health improvements but led to some anemia and vitamin deficiencies.
research Diabetes and Skin: A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Zinc: A Complementary Factor in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C?
Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
research The Current Status of the Pharmaceutical Potential of Juniperus L. Metabolites
Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Basic Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Implications for Endocrine Systems
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
research Targeted Expression of SV40 T Antigen in the Hair Follicle of Transgenic Mice Produces an Aberrant Hair Phenotype
SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
research Data-Driven Analysis to Understand Long COVID Using Electronic Health Records From the RECOVER Initiative
Long COVID patients have more health issues than non-infected people.
research Acute Zinc Depletion Syndrome During Parenteral Hyperalimentation
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report
Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.
research Stem Cell Therapies in Basic Science and Translational Medicine: Current Status and Treatment Monitoring Strategies
Stem cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use and require better monitoring techniques.
research Symptom Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
research The Charnoly Body as a Universal Biomarker of Cell Injury
Charnoly bodies could be a marker for cell damage, and certain nutrients and proteins might prevent them, potentially helping with brain diseases and cancer.