June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
9 citations,
September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
1 citations,
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.
3 citations,
July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
84 citations,
March 2010 in “Infectious Disease Clinics of North America” The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
51 citations,
August 2015 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
134 citations,
June 2005 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
74 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
57 citations,
February 2007 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
47 citations,
December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
3 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
26 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
49 citations,
November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
3 citations,
December 2018 in “Meta Gene” Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.
69 citations,
November 2010 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.
54 citations,
November 2001 in “Urology” The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
4 citations,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
343 citations,
December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
14 citations,
July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” 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.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
24 citations,
March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
47 citations,
August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
16 citations,
December 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
37 citations,
October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.