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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in South India had higher body mass index, waist/hip ratio, and elevated levels of several hormones compared to controls, and waist/hip ratio may be a better risk indicator than body mass index.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that higher levels of Galectin-3 and HOMA-IR are independent predictors of androgenetic alopecia severity in both male and female patients.
374 citations
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” This article reviews the clinical complications and increased mortality risks associated with Cushing's syndrome but does not present new clinical data; it emphasizes the need for prompt treatment to mitigate these risks.
262 citations
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May 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study demonstrated that a newly developed polypeptide-protein hydrogel with vascularization and antibacterial properties promoted tissue regeneration and hair follicle formation in infected wound healing.
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June 2021 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with virilization linked to ovarian stromal hyperthecosis, highlighting the importance of detailed clinical evaluation and complementary testing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
November 2024 in “Malaysian Journal of Microbiology” In this study, researchers found varying levels of multiple autoantibody types among thyroid disorder patients, with 84.84% of those with immunological hypothyroidism reporting symptoms like weight gain and lethargy, whereas 81.81% of those with immune hyperthyroidism experienced hair loss.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” In this case report, an embryonal cell carcinoma of the testicle was associated with polycythemia and markedly elevated hormone levels without secondary sexual characteristics, which were restored after treatment.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” This case report describes a 31-year-old male who developed eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion potentially linked to long-term valproic acid use, which resolved after adjusting his medication.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that high platelet concentrations in PRP may not be necessary for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, and certain growth factors might negatively impact clinical outcomes.
January 1990 in “UCL Discovery (University College London)” This study found that guinea pig α-lactalbumin transgene was expressed in the mammary glands and sebaceous glands of transgenic mice, with milk protein production occurring in the expected secretory acini.
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December 2018 in “Genetics in Medicine” This article reviews evidence- and consensus-based recommendations for using pegvaliase in adults with PKU and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the evaluation of hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men across different life stages and presents biomarkers used for diagnosing male hypogonadism, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study observed that women with hair loss had significantly higher serum prolactin levels compared to healthy controls. Additionally, a positive correlation between prolactin and vitamin D levels was reported, indicating potential roles for these factors in women's hair loss.
September 2021 in “Conference Proceedings” This study observed that hyperandrogenism in men manifests with varying symptoms, where older men may have high total testosterone due to increased SHBG without elevated free testosterone, while younger men often show signs like acne and alopecia with elevated DHT or testosterone.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” This review discusses multiple physiological roles of parathyroid hormone-related protein, such as cartilage mineralization and hair follicle regulation, and reports no new experimental results.
October 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the potential use of prostate specific antigen as a diagnostic marker for hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
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June 2025 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This source reports on advances in stimulus-responsive nanoparticle-based PROTACs (nano-PROTACs), which aim to overcome existing challenges like poor cell permeability and systemic off-target effects by enabling controlled protein degradation through endogenous or exogenous stimuli, potentially enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity.
August 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that serum cysteine levels were not lower in patients with chronic telogen effluvium and did not correlate with hair loss severity.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia as a cause of hyperandrogenism and the need for genetic counseling given potential familial implications.
5 citations
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October 1988 in “Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice” Hair glycation can indicate long-term blood sugar trends in diabetics.
245 citations
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January 2010 in “Blood” This study suggests that antihepcidin antibodies may effectively treat inflammatory anemia by manipulating iron metabolism, based on experiments conducted in mouse models and hHepc knock-in mice.
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January 2024 in “JID Innovations” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in protein expression patterns in scalps affected by central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, notably upregulation of immune pathways and fibrosis markers and downregulation of metabolic proteins, suggesting unique disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
79 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This study identified a novel heterozygous missense mutation in the hHb3 gene associated with monilethrix, highlighting its role in this hair disorder.
135 citations
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March 1984 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome was highly correlated with unbound testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin, rather than luteinizing hormone or peripheral androgen metabolism.
This study found that overlapping concentration imbalances of metals and proteins could provide new insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, highlighting ongoing oxidative stress and inflammation in both diseases despite treatment.
This study suggests that disruptions in the Ran system related to nuclear transport may be a key factor in the development of cellular issues in Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
177 citations
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December 2002 in “The Lancet” In this study, single fibrinogen/LDL apheresis showed a significant improvement in speech perception for patients with plasma fibrinogen concentrations over 295 mg/dL compared to standard treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” This study reports that patients with Alzheimer's disease have increased levels of polyamines in their hair.
3 citations
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July 1993 in “Contraception” In this study, elevated prolactin and DHEA-S levels along with reduced SBP were observed in fertile non-obese women with moderate body hair compared to controls, and ethynylestradiol plus desogestrel or cyproterone acetate treatment improved clinical outcomes by increasing SBP.
18 citations
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January 1977 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” This article reviews inherited mineral and trace element disturbances and reports no clinical results; it highlights conditions like hypomagnesaemia and acrodermatitis enteropathica linked to impaired nutrient absorption.