12 citations
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March 2015 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic and management challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome in children and adolescents and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes early intervention when a provisional diagnosis is suspected.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting hyperactivation of the HPA axis may affect metabolic and inflammatory markers in those with elevated cortisol levels.
September 2017 in “Fertility and sterility” This study observed that among Vietnamese women with PCOS, waist circumference was greater and hirsutism occurred more on non-facial sites compared to non-PCOS infertility controls.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, prenatal androgen exposure was linked to altered sexual behaviors in both male and female mice, with specific effects on mounting and lordosis behaviors.
October 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” This case report details the challenging diagnostic journey of a 50-year-old woman with progressive supranuclear palsy, highlighting the disease's complex and variable clinical presentation.
21 citations
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November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “The Aging Male” This article discusses post-finasteride syndrome as a distinct syndrome related to prolonged use of 5α-steroid reductase inhibitors, noting persistent side effects even after discontinuation and no new research results are reported.
58 citations
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April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that patients with post-finasteride syndrome exhibited major depressive disorder, severe erectile dysfunction, and neuropathy, alongside altered neuroactive steroid levels in cerebrospinal fluid.
29 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the UK show significant differences in phenotypic and metabolic characteristics based on ethnicity, age, and obesity, influencing management strategies.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that personal and professional qualities affecting motivation in female municipal servants are systematically organized yet differ quantitatively and qualitatively from those in the general sample, highlighting the importance of considering gender differences when improving motivation for local self-government tasks.
71 citations
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July 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that women with PCOS have elevated serum androgen levels throughout adulthood, with these levels decreasing and variations increasing as they approach menopause.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly lower serum PON1 levels compared to controls, indicating a potential link between oxidative stress and the pathogenesis of the disease.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study highlights the challenges faced by women with PCOS and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, such as diet and weight loss, as the primary treatment strategy to manage symptoms and reduce associated health risks.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In this study, the researchers found that the choice of diagnostic criteria significantly affects the rate of PCOS diagnosis in adolescents.
January 2024 in “Medical Research Archives” This source highlights the emerging field of psychodermatology, which examines the interplay between psychological factors and skin disorders, noting a historical lack of attention due to inadequate professional training and emphasizing the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
2 citations
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October 2008 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome due to its variable clinical features and emphasizes the need for early identification and intervention to prevent metabolic complications, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study observed that male municipal servants' personal and professional qualities influencing professional motivation are less organized compared to the overall group of municipal servants, demonstrating gender differences that could inform strategies to enhance motivation for local government tasks.
This study observed that chitosan-decorated PS404-b-PAA63 nanoparticles may enhance skin retention and reduce permeation flux of finasteride, suggesting potential for improved transdermal delivery.
24 citations
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, pioglitazone treatment in insulin-resistant PCOS patients decreased relative 5alpha-reductase activity without significantly affecting cortisol levels or urinary cortisol excretion.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing PCOS and highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment to improve patient outcomes, despite often being overlooked.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article reviews the potential mechanisms underlying polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing insulin resistance and hormone dysregulation, and reports no new research findings.
August 2026 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study found a significant association between prolactin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recommending precise investigation of prolactin levels in PCOS patients to identify causes of hyperprolactinemia.
August 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” This review summarizes existing medications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, highlighting herbal treatments, but does not report new clinical results.
May 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This article evaluates clinical and scientific literature on post-finasteride syndrome, concluding that finasteride and dutasteride may cause persistent sexual, neurological, and physical adverse side effects in a subset of men.
May 2026 in “The Bioscan.” This review explores the potential benefits of using medicinal plants as an alternative or supplementary therapy for improving reproductive and metabolic health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new results.
This study discusses the genetic and environmental factors contributing to psoriasis, highlighting its complex immune-mediated nature and the influence of triggers like stress, infections, and medications.
August 2008 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” This review discusses the various features, diagnostic challenges, and associated immediate and long-term morbidities of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its significant impact on quality of life and costs, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), its current treatment challenges, and explores integrative approaches for managing the syndrome and its related symptoms, but it presents no new research findings.
January 2006 in “OpenCommons at University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut)” This study found that double transgenic Arabidopsis plants overexpressing both AVP1 and AtNHX1 showed improved salt tolerance and enhanced root hair and hypocotyl growth compared to single transgenic lines.