This study synthesizes current evidence showing that menopause involves a predictable endocrine transition, while male ageing features a more variable testosterone decline, necessitating a nuanced clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” In this narrative review, researchers examined common misconceptions and questions about creatine monohydrate, addressing issues such as its potential effects on muscle benefits without exercise, interactions with caffeine, inflammatory properties, safety during pregnancy, and effects on adolescents, among others.
August 2024 in “Archives of Women s Mental Health” This study found that women with PCOS exhibited higher levels of depression, tension induction, and impaired stress coping strategies compared to healthy controls, with these psychological issues correlating with hyperandrogenism but not with central obesity or insulin resistance.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source analyzes linguistic difficulties faced by speakers of East Slavic languages learning Polish, emphasizing challenges in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It suggests that tailored educational materials comparing linguistic nuances can improve learning outcomes by highlighting important differences between the languages.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research highlights the development of cardiac pacing technologies, focusing on resynchronization and conduction system pacing, with clinicians particularly hopeful about direct left bundle branch pacing.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review explores the role of hyperandrogenism, including adrenal-derived 11-oxygenated androgen, in the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses potential therapeutic strategies targeting androgen excess, without reporting new clinical results.
This review examines the potential bidirectional relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and periodontal diseases, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest further research with larger sample sizes is needed to clarify the link.
August 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article provides evidence on when it is appropriate to prescribe hormone therapy for women by reviewing cases from the author's practice and international literature, emphasizing the importance of primary care in managing hormonal imbalances.
January 2023 in “Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan” This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with a stage IIIC retiform variant of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour, highlighting the challenges in managing this rare ovarian tumour.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Egyptian women with frontal fibrosing alopecia had lower serum PPARγ levels and a higher occurrence of PPARG gene polymorphism compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role for PPARγ in the condition's development.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial summarizes key dermatological insights and learnings from the 2022 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention, covering conditions like lichen sclerosus and melanoma, and issues related to nail disorders and skin of color.
January 2022 in “Journal of current research in food science” This review discusses diet and exercise benefits for PCOS, noting that healthier lifestyle choices may help reduce the condition's severity and related complications, but it reports no new clinical results.
This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic criteria and lifestyle intervention to prevent complications.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complications and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses how sex hormone levels and local steroid synthesis influence gender differences in aging skin, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In a rat model, this study found that a hydrogel incorporating adipose-derived stem cells and nerve growth factor may aid in the recovery of erectile function following cavernous nerve injury.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, the size of vaginal prolapse was significantly linked to preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision following the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension.
This health hazard evaluation by NIOSH identified problems with ventilation and environmental control at a resort spa, potentially contributing to reported employee health complaints.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” In this rat study, offspring from females fertilized by finasteride-treated males showed hyperglycemia and increased hepatic glycogen, linking paternal androgen imbalance to liver issues across generations.
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June 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This commentary discusses the potential use of testosterone therapy for various conditions in women and reports no new clinical results; the authors advocate for more discussion and research in this area.
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” This review discusses the International Evidence-Based PCOS Guidelines, which aim to improve diagnosis and management of PCOS and its associated comorbidities, noting the importance of early intervention and healthy lifestyle changes; it reports no new results.
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This article reviews androgen excess and cardiometabolic risks in women, highlighting increased cardiovascular disease risk in those with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review addresses obesity-related dermatoses and highlights the potential increased risk of skin cancer associated with obesity; it presents no new clinical findings.
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the regulation of hair growth, causes of excessive androgen secretion, and current safe solutions for hyperandrogenism manifestations in women but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” In this study, Ishige sinicola extract was observed to improve bone density and structure in an animal model of estrogen deficiency-induced osteoporosis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for postmenopausal osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast formation without cytotoxic effects.
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of exemestane as a treatment for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and reports no new clinical results.
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses primary cutaneous virilism, focusing on alopecia in women with androgen-dependent skin conditions, and reports no new findings.
November 2023 in “Martor” This study explored the role of magic in traditional and modern Romanian societies, revealing that both rural and urban communities turn to magical rituals and witchcraft to address various misfortunes and needs, with the COVID-19 pandemic enhancing this reliance despite technological advancements.