1 citations
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February 2013 in “Steroids” In this study, a deproteinized bone mineral showed potential to increase DHT production, suggesting an anabolic effect on human periosteal fibroblasts with possible implications for wound healing.
January 2006 in “Basic & Clinical Medicine” In this study, injection of hair keratin artificial material into rats did not significantly affect leucocytes or blood plates compared to normal saline, suggesting its histocompatibility.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a diagnostic challenge in a postmenopausal woman with severe hyperandrogenism where distinguishing between adrenal and ovarian causes was complicated by elevated 17-OH Progesterone and asymmetric ovarian enlargement; pending surgical pathology is expected to guide further management.
April 2023 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This case report describes common thyroid disorders in a β-thalassemia patient with frequent blood transfusions, emphasizing the need for monitoring thyroid function in such patients.
August 2023 in “Dermatology reports” This case study of a 2-month-old boy with maple syrup urine disease highlights the dangers of restricting branched-chain amino acid intake, as it led to acrodermatitis dysmetabolica-like skin eruptions and hair loss, later resolved with careful dietary adjustments and monitoring.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This paper reviews the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress and the unfolded protein response in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome-related atherosclerosis, especially in vascular smooth muscle cells, but reports no clinical findings; intervention in these pathways is suggested as a potential therapeutic strategy.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that genetic susceptibility to PCOS and rare syndromes, such as Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome Type 1, should be considered in young men with unexplained hyperandrogenism.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and evaluates current research trends, available mouse models, and prospects for developing therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of child neurology” In this study, valproic acid treatment did not significantly affect serum biotinidase enzyme activity in children, but was associated with hair loss in some patients, which resolved with biotin supplementation.
1 citations
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July 1990 in “PubMed” This case report describes a patient with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome related to L-tryptophan use, detailing the specific symptoms and laboratory abnormalities observed.
12 citations
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November 1970 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This article discusses the relationship between anemia and skin disease but does not present new research findings.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract is a placeholder and contains no research findings or results.
6 citations
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November 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study measured plasma testosterone glucosiduronate levels and found no overlap in those with hyperandrogenism compared to normal females, despite normal testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels in half of the affected patients.
This case study reports that prolonged high-dose vitamin A intake led to multiple adverse health effects in a young man, which mostly resolved after stopping the supplement, although liver changes persisted.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that hypothyroidism in women with PCOS significantly increased insulin resistance and obesity, which might worsen metabolic issues and impact conditions like hair loss and infertility.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This case report identifies necrolytic migratory erythema associated with a glucagonoma in a 40-year-old man, presenting with distinct skin lesions, weight loss, and diarrhea.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher levels of prostate-specific antigen, which positively correlated with testosterone levels, the LH/FSH ratio, and hirsutism severity.
10 citations
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March 1999 in “Comparative Haematology International” This study found that chronic administration of testosterone in mice induced an elevated EPO secretion response, possibly mediated through DHT, without affecting baseline EPO levels.
27 citations
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September 2021 in “Microbiology Spectrum” This study found that multimetal starvation by the immune protein calprotectin triggers unique regulatory responses in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, beyond those seen with individual metal shortages.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
December 2022 in “Archives of Clinical Trials” In this case series study, mild ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was reported in only one out of 118 PCOS patients receiving highly purified HMG injections for IVF treatment.
18 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case study reports that an infant with maple syrup urine disease developed acrodermatitis dysmetabolica due to low isoleucine levels, and increasing the isoleucine dose improved the condition.
15 citations
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve” 5 citations
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve” 1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” This study suggests that BTP levels in cerebrospinal fluid might help diagnose CIDP and predict therapy response but require validation in larger cohorts.
3 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Psychiatric Research” This study found that hair cortisol did not indicate expected hypercortisolism in acutely underweight anorexia nervosa patients and did not change significantly during short-term weight restoration.
October 2018 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case study highlights the importance of early detection and management of pembrolizumab-induced hepatitis, suggesting that early steroid treatment could potentially prevent severe complications.
150 citations
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November 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study determined that nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia has a 2.2% prevalence among hyperandrogenic women in Spain, with basal serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone showing excellent diagnostic performance.
October 2024 in “Journal of Medical and Scientific Research” This study found that serum prolactin levels were significantly higher in patients with psoriasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo compared to healthy controls, and prolactin levels were also correlated with disease severity in psoriasis and alopecia areata patients.