May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
14 citations
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February 1994 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This study found that using anhydrous cerium(III) chloride with alkyl Grignard reagents significantly improved the addition to sterically hindered 17-ketosteroids, resulting in high yields and stereoselectivity.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry” In an animal study, researchers observed that a newly synthesized deoxycholic acid derivative showed similar prostate protection effects to finasteride in Wistar rats while being less toxic.
May 2025 in “The Surgeon” 57 citations
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July 2000 in “Toxicology Letters” This study found that the K6/ODC transgenic mouse model is highly sensitive to identifying genotoxic carcinogens, showing 100% concordance with traditional rodent bioassays.
44 citations
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa showed anti-androgenic effects by inhibiting 5α-reductase, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for treating androgen-dependent disorders.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study provided updated international guidelines for assessing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing evidence-based recommendations and acknowledging the low to moderate quality of existing evidence.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation discusses the importance of fluid therapy in critical care, reviewing current data, guidelines, and emerging technologies to help clinicians make informed decisions about fluid type and volume for treating critically ill patients. Results are not reported in this abstract.
This study evaluated an online survey tool designed to identify polycystic ovary syndrome, identifying areas for improvement that can aid in accurately assessing PCOS prevalence in general populations.
39 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found moderate to poor agreement among observers assessing ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries, suggesting the need for standardized training modules to improve consistency.
49 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, both cyproterone acetate-estrogen combination (Diane®) and finasteride were effective in reducing hirsutism, but Diane® showed greater long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
30 citations
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July 2008 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that participation in a training workshop can significantly improve the reliability of evaluating ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries, suggesting standardized training modules should be used for consistent diagnosis of PCOS.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” In this animal study, cedrol treatment reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in mice by preventing hair follicle damage, while minoxidil did not prevent alopecia under similar conditions.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that antiandrogenic pretreatment with combined oral contraceptives did not improve ovulation and pregnancy outcomes compared to direct letrozole induction in women with PCOS.
October 2018 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” The document emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and ethical considerations in genome editing and cellular reprogramming.
March 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The researchers concluded that after the 2013 EMA recommendation, there was an overall reduction in CPA/EE prescriptions, but no substantial change in patient diagnoses or potential concurrent hormonal contraceptive use.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” This study found that women with PCOS who had a higher serum estrone-to-estradiol ratio were more likely to exhibit higher fasting insulin and postprandial glucose levels, even after adjusting for BMI and waist-to-hip ratio.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This study used molecular docking to identify stiripentol as a potential new inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme, which is targeted for treating androgen-related diseases; however, in vivo trials are needed to validate its efficacy.
7 citations
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May 1983 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” This study concluded that intramuscular administration of medium-dose cyproterone acetate with oral ethinylestradiol is highly effective in managing hirsutism, showing better response rates than high-dose oral treatment.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This review explores prostate cancer risk factors, screening, treatment, and potential roles of selenium and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in risk reduction but presents no new clinical data.
August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Robotic technology can help prepare the area for hair transplant surgery.
3 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” According to this source, dermaroller therapy is increasingly used in dermatology for conditions like acne scars and melasma due to its cost-effectiveness, minimal adverse effects, and ability to enhance topical treatment absorption, making it a popular resurfacing option across all skin types.
13 citations
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October 2005 in “Analytical Sciences” This study developed a method using LC/APCI-MS to measure the activity of steroid 5α-reductase, applied to kinetic studies and inhibitory tests with Finasteride in a rat prostatic enzyme model.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This article reviews innovative methodologies in drug discovery using computational QSAR studies and layered double hydroxides for alpha-reductase inhibitors, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” The document discusses how to use implanters in hair restoration.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides no results or study findings; it only includes author affiliations and general commentary.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The researchers reported that QR678 Neo® combined with intralesional steroids significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating alopecia areata compared to steroids alone.
March 2026 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” This study found that AI chatbots provided highly accurate responses to plastic surgery exam questions, indicating their reliability as learning tools for medical students in this field.
March 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” This study found that ursolic acid at 50 mg/kg improved biochemical, hormonal, and ovarian histopathological markers in a rat model of PCOS, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option.