66 citations
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December 2003 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This article emphasizes the need for physicians to gain expertise in obesity care, detailing comprehensive assessments as critical for effective management, but provides no new research findings.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher levels of the hormones estrone and free testosterone were associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk, especially in those who were overweight or obese.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This case report describes a girl in China with biotinidase deficiency confirmed by genetic mutations, whose skin and hair symptoms improved with biotin therapy.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that methanolic extract of Cordia plathytyrsa increased testosterone levels in male rats but did not affect other evaluated metabolic parameters.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that psoriasis patients had a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other comorbidities compared to those without psoriasis.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that women with PCOS had higher levels of Nesfatin-1 and lower levels of vitamin D, which may be linked to increased blood pressure and potential hypertension.
May 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports conflicting evidence on whether GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with various forms of alopecia, suggesting dermatology practitioners should consider monitoring and counseling patients using these medications.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Nutrients” In this study, lifelong barley intake in SAMP8 mice was associated with extended lifespan, improved aging-related phenotypes, and beneficial shifts in the intestinal microbiome.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this observational study, researchers found that mini-pulse oral corticosteroids effectively reduced hair loss in alopecia areata patients who did not respond to topical therapies, though early-onset patients and those with hypothyroidism were less likely to benefit.
14 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that negative pressure wound therapy combined with PRP may effectively accelerate wound healing and reduce mortality in diabetic foot ulcers, with albumin and age identified as independent predictors of mortality risk.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Life” This study found no significant laboratory differences between Caucasian adults with non-cicatricial alopecia and healthy controls, but reported that affected individuals were significantly younger, suggesting that lifestyle and diet might contribute to early hair loss risk.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this review, researchers summarized findings from clinical studies on mesenchymal stem cells for diabetes treatment, noting their potential but also highlighting challenges like small sample sizes and the need for standardization in preparation and delivery methods.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This study reviews the potential of antioxidant plant compounds in improving wound healing for diabetic patients by reducing oxidative stress, controlling bacterial infections, and modulating inflammation, thereby promoting tissue regeneration and addressing key challenges in diabetic wound care.
January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This article reviews various treatments for leg ulcers, emphasizing therapies like compression, NPWT, HBOT, and potential future avenues like stem cells, but it does not report new research results.
46 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of curcumin and its formulations to mitigate neuropathic and postoperative pain, highlighting positive outcomes in preclinical and clinical studies but noting the need for further clinical research.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that an unhealthy lifestyle, including factors like past smoking and lack of fruit/vegetables in the diet, was associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
In this study, six types of cold-pressed oils commonly found in the Polish market were analyzed for their health-promoting compounds and antioxidant activity, revealing them as valuable sources of bioactive compounds like polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, sterols, and polyphenols, without exceeding recommended deterioration parameters.
68 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes factors involved in polycystic ovary syndrome pathogenesis and management, highlights commonly prescribed and repurposed medications, and calls for well-designed clinical trials to evaluate these treatments further.
101 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This article reviews current understanding and management of peripheral arterial disease and reports no new results; the authors emphasize early diagnosis and lifestyle modification for better outcomes.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “Aging male/The aging male” This study found that prostate cancer aggressiveness in men with obesity is associated with changes in age, BMI, testosterone, and estradiol levels, and that adipocyte-secreted molecules increase cancer cell aggressiveness in vitro.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study observed that common skin changes in patients with type 2 diabetes included peripheral hair loss, xerosis, anhydrosis, and nail alterations, underscoring the importance of controlling blood sugar and foot care to prevent neuropathy complications.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This case report discusses a 56-year-old female patient with multiple risk factors, including diabetes mellitus and liver cirrhosis, who developed necrotizing fasciitis, emphasizing the complexity and high cost of treatment required.
January 2021 in “ISGE series” This article discusses PCOS, highlighting its association with insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, and suggests that nutrition, exercise, and supplements may improve body composition and metabolic function, but reports no new clinical results.
70 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review provides an analysis of the physiological and pathological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing endocrine, metabolic, and inflammatory dimensions, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “JBRA assisted reproduction” This study found that orlistat significantly reduced weight and total testosterone levels in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 12 weeks of treatment.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” This chapter reviews the clinical effects of androgens like testosterone and its metabolites on various body systems and life stages, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Metabolites” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including its potential mechanisms and the role of alterations in microbiome composition on PCOS pathophysiology.
November 2025 in “Applied Research” This review examines synthetic derivatives of curcumin for treating diabetes and cancer, reporting potential pharmacokinetic improvements and enhanced biological activity, but highlights ongoing challenges with bioavailability and stability, as well as gaps in translational research.
2 citations
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January 2018 This article reports the first case of perforating necrobiosis lipoidica in Colombia and the 19th case worldwide in diabetic patients.