March 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and psychosocial impact of skin manifestations in PCOS and emphasizes the need for holistic, personalized care without reporting new results.
July 2023 in “International journal of yogic, human movement and sports sciences” This study comprehensively analyzes a specific disease, detailing its prevalence, diagnostic criteria, and various types and subtypes, aiming to enhance understanding and guide personalized management strategies for improved patient outcomes.
March 2023 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review discusses the link between polycystic ovary syndrome and sleep problems, primarily obstructive sleep apnea, and calls for more research on other sleep disturbances in affected women and adolescent girls.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” This study found that among women with PCOS, common skin conditions like hirsutism and acne significantly affect quality of life, particularly impacting social and physical domains as measured by the WHOQOL-BREF.
April 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that women newly diagnosed with PCOS may have a higher prevalence and likelihood of periodontitis compared to those receiving medical treatment.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that 19.5% of young girls screened using the Rotterdam criteria were diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention.
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December 2014 in “Journal of primary health care” This review of polycystic ovary syndrome cases in New Zealand suggests a need for improved recording of diagnostic criteria, as general practitioners often rely on ultrasounds despite guidelines advising otherwise.
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October 2009 in “Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention” This review discusses the American Society of Preventive Oncology's focus on cancer prevention and highlights the ongoing challenges and developments in screening, tobacco control, and the need for innovative risk-reduction strategies; it reports no new research findings.
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August 2009 in “Journal of advances in medical and biomedical research” This study found that 2.9% of adolescents in Zanjan, Iran, have polycystic ovarian syndrome, with prevalence similar to other societies.
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November 2018 in “Singapore Medical Journal” This article reviews the clinical presentation, contributing factors, and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome but provides no original research findings.
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November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that young indigenous South Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to be centrally obese and have metabolic syndrome, particularly with increasing age, higher BMI, and acanthosis nigricans.
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” This study identified multiple genetic variants in Pakistani families with oculocutaneous albinism, including two novel variants, enhancing understanding of its genetic basis and aiding better management and counseling.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of PTSD, highlighting the complexities and importance of effective psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for reducing symptoms.
This paper introduces a framework attributing Post-SSRI, Post-Finasteride, Post-Retinoid, and an unnamed sexual dysfunction syndrome to downregulated estrogen receptor activity, potentially guiding future treatments in sexual medicine.
January 2026 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This source reviews PCOS, emphasizing its complex etiology involving genetic and metabolic factors and highlighting reproductive and long-term health risks. It notes evolving diagnostic criteria and stresses the importance of early diagnosis and personalized management to improve outcomes.
March 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, dermatologists from the Spanish Hair and Nail Disorders Group viewed post-finasteride syndrome as rare and primarily of psychiatric origin, with limited scientific evidence supporting its existence.
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October 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This meta-analysis found that the prevalence of PCOS among Iranian women varies by diagnostic criteria, with notable rates of associated complications like hirsutism, acne, and menstrual disorders.
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August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome was 6.5% in a minimally biased sample of Caucasian women from Spain.
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August 2023 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study examined the relationship between asprosin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, finding no statistically significant difference in asprosin levels between patients and healthy controls, although differences in fetuin a levels were significant.
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September 2016 in “Human Reproduction” This review analyzes the reported prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) based on different diagnostic criteria but does not provide new clinical results.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India”
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June 2021 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among women of reproductive age in urban and rural areas of Hyderabad, Telangana, is between 6.5% and 6.8%.
November 2023 in “Manuju” This paper discusses the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia, noting a decrease in prolactin levels following bromocriptine treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” This study found that a continuing education program significantly improved rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about assessing, diagnosing, and managing PCOS.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report suggests that a proactive physical therapy model can be effective for improving physical function and meeting exercise guidelines in patients newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This study suggests that paeoniflorin's protective effects on brain astrocytes may be mediated by TSPO and neurosteroids biosynthesis.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that PCOS is common among Iranian women, with phenotypes involving hyperandrogenism exhibiting worse lipid profiles and higher rates of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that targeting the p300/androgen receptor axis effectively reduced AR activation and ovarian fibrosis in mouse models of polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.
January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This submission critiques policies on "effective referral" for euthanasia and assisted suicide, highlighting potential threats to physicians' civil liberties and suggesting revisions to uphold freedom of conscience in medical practice.