This study found that while the over-the-counter market for minoxidil hair loss products is expanding, only 25% of these products report safety information, and none report adverse effects, highlighting a need for greater transparency and accuracy in their advertising.
April 2024 in “Indian Scientific Journal Of Research In Engineering And Management” This review discusses the prevalence and contributory factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of early detection through screening.
April 2024 in “Canadian Women s Health Today” This review suggests that "polycystic ovarian syndrome" is a misleading name, as the disorder involves complex metabolic and reproductive issues beyond ovarian dysfunction and may stem from factors affecting the fetus in utero.
This report describes a complex case of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism with virilization and concurrent rare ovarian tumors, highlighting the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in diagnosing and managing such challenging scenarios.
February 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review discusses current pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies for PCOS, emphasizing the need for a personalized, multimodal approach due to incomplete understanding of the syndrome's pathogenesis.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This source reviews popular cosmeceutical ingredients for skin care, noting that while they are popular among consumers for anti-aging benefits, many lack robust clinical evidence for their efficacy and safety, as they are not regulated by the FDA.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” In this study, the use of "ProFecund Ino," a myo-inositol-based treatment for women with PCOS, was associated with a 38% pregnancy rate, and when combined with reproductive techniques, it significantly increased pregnancy chances.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that women treated with GnRHa for central precocious puberty had a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adulthood compared to those with isolated premature thelarche.
In this study, nearly 38% of Saudi women with PCOS reported extremely severe depression and extreme anxiety, with higher rates linked to young age, divorce, lifestyle advice, and higher BMI.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research explores innovative methods to enhance drug delivery to the brain, including techniques like focal intra-arterial administration and temporary blood-brain barrier opening, aimed at improving treatment for brain disorders, the authors report.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca as potential inhibitors in PCOS by showing high binding energy scores against key enzymes involved in estrogen and testosterone biosynthesis.
December 2023 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review discusses the interplay between polycystic ovary syndrome, aging, and fertility in women, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight pathways and interventions needing further research.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study presents the first report on cloning and characterizing the full-length cDNA of SRD5A1 in Indian catfish (Clarias magur), revealing expression differences across reproductive phases and increased expression post-Ovatide administration in ovaries and testis.
November 2023 in “L'Endocrinologo” This review examines the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on women's sexual health, highlighting inconsistencies in existing research; it reports no new results.
This study identified a new gene in sheep, KRTAP36-2, discovering variants associated with wool yield. Variations in this gene were linked to the efficiency of fleece conversion from greasy to clean, which may enhance wool production.
November 2023 in “Curēus” This study, conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, found that women with PCOS who consumed diets high in carbohydrates, fats, and refined sugars had a significant prevalence of obesity and struggled with weight loss, with fast food consumption notably associated with facial acne.
November 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” In this case report, a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman was diagnosed with ovarian hyperthecosis as the cause of her hyperandrogenism after detailed hormonal and imaging investigations, which was successfully treated with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, leading to symptom improvement and normalized testosterone levels.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This book chapter reviews the genetic and epigenetic factors influencing PCOS, particularly in a global context and specific to India, and reports no new clinical findings.
This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher levels of the protein fetuin-A compared to healthy controls.
October 2023 in “Clinical case reports” This case study reports the first Palestinian case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with virilization in a young female, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and varied chemotherapeutic responses.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a post-menopausal woman with symptoms such as hirsutism and elevated testosterone underwent surgery, which revealed hormonally active ovarian cellular fibromas, leading to symptom resolution and normalized hormone levels; the authors suggest further exploration of these tumors' hormonal effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a 73-year-old woman with significant hirsutism and hair loss linked to a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, which was resolved by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, normalizing her testosterone levels and addressing her symptoms.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This paper discusses the non-curable nature of alopecia and explores various treatments, their side effects, cost, and effectiveness, while also examining how diet, COVID-19, and the COVID-19 vaccine may affect the condition.
July 2023 in “Journal of Controversies in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics” This review provides an overview of polycystic ovary syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies, and reports no new research findings.
July 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study explores Ayurveda treatments for a female patient with PCOS, documenting clinical symptom relief and changes in ultrasound findings after three months.
July 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews various ayurvedic formulations for managing PCOS symptoms but presents no new research findings, suggesting further detailed exploration of their efficacy through an ayurvedic perspective.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” In this review, the authors discussed how the circadian clock influences hair follicle regeneration by regulating metabolism, suggesting potential new targets for hair loss treatments.
May 2023 in “Metabolites” In this study, adding α-lactalbumin to myo-inositol treatment improved ovulation rates, menstrual cycle duration, and hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS more effectively than myo-inositol alone, suggesting potential benefits for those resistant to inositol treatment.
May 2023 in “Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy” This review discusses the pathophysiology, economic burden, and treatment options of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for better therapies, including JAK inhibitors.