In this case study, a shih tzu dog developed comedones and epidermal cysts on the abdominal skin following laparotomy, potentially due to the implantation of epidermal fragments into the dermis during surgery.
September 2022 in “Health and Medical Journal” This case report describes a 19-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and telogen effluvium, who experienced new hair growth and increased hair density after 90 days of treatment with 2% topical minoxidil and oral keratin-based antioxidants.
November 2017 in “The Philippine journal of veterinary medicine/Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that aquapuncture analgesia using chili pepper decoction resulted in more complete wound healing and increased hair growth compared to distal paravertebral nerve block in goats after exploratory laparotomy.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” This article outlines the first prospective cohort study examining whether bariatric surgery can induce satisfactory weight loss in obese Koreans, with no new results reported yet.
951 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical epidemiology” This article reviews the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting current treatment and management options, but reports no new research findings.
514 citations
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” This review discusses treatments for various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, medical, and surgical interventions, but does not present new clinical results.
88 citations
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May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses WHO group 2 anovulation, highlighting polycystic ovary syndrome as a common cause of infertility and noting current treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the challenges related to fertility treatment criteria, insulin resistance, and long-term health implications, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses various diagnostic categories and treatments for hyperandrogenism, with a focus on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings, calling for specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Cochrane library” This study concluded that laparoscopic ovarian drilling does not clearly improve menstrual regularity or androgenic symptoms in PCOS compared to most medical treatments, but it may have fewer gastrointestinal side effects than metformin plus clomiphene.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” This article reviews treatment strategies for ovulation induction in women with PCOS seeking pregnancy, emphasizing lifestyle changes and pharmacological options, and reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This study suggests that weight loss can improve fertility outcomes in overweight and obese women with PCOS, and letrozole should be considered the new first-line treatment over clomiphene citrate for anovulatory infertility in this population.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This study found that fasting insulin levels are associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
17 citations
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February 2004 in “PubMed” This review discusses symptom-driven treatment approaches for PCOS, focusing on ovulation induction, androgen reduction, and weight management, and reports recent advances like recombinant FSH and GnRH-agonist protocols without providing new clinical results.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This article provides a comprehensive overview of polycystic ovary syndrome, its diagnosis, complications, and symptom-focused management options, but does not present new clinical findings.
14 citations
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January 2018 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage infertility in women with PCOS.
13 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This research reported that a newly developed adhesive wound dressing (SIS/PAA/LAP) demonstrated higher tissue adhesion and burst strength compared to conventional products, and improved tissue repair outcomes in animal models, suggesting potential for enhanced wound healing applications.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” This study found that temporary hair loss is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and biotin supplementation showed low effectiveness in preventing this hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Medicine” This case report describes a 60-year-old woman with an ovarian Leydig cell tumor leading to elevated testosterone levels and hirsutism, highlighting the need to consider androgen-secreting tumors in similar postmenopausal cases.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses recent advancements in female contraception and covers topics like adapted regimens, non-invasive sterilization, and the promise of new methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study developed a biodegradable nanofibrous biofilm that attracts skin-related cells and accelerates blood vessel formation, potentially improving skin wound healing.
9 citations
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April 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case study highlights the significance of early diagnosis and treatment of Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy, as it is associated with severe maternal and fetal complications, including stillbirth.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This case report describes a testosterone- and cortisol-secreting adrenocortical oncocytoma causing hirsutism in a 23-year-old woman, highlighting adrenal oncocytomas as an important consideration for differential diagnosis.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher triglyceride and fasting glucose levels in obese individuals and higher total cholesterol levels in non-obese individuals compared to healthy women.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Heliyon” This review discusses infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome and therapeutic options, without reporting new results; it underscores the importance of personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and disease characteristics.
4 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)” This report presents a case of functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma in a 9-year-old girl with virilization symptoms, successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” This case report describes a rare instance of a patient with anorexia nervosa who was subsequently diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms.
4 citations
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November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” This review describes therapeutic strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting current treatments for ovulation induction and emphasizing lifestyle changes and personalized approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with severe hyperandrogenaemia linked to both an ovarian androgen-secreting tumor and HAIR-AN syndrome, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome.