14 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating various types of hair loss, though it may cause hypertrichosis and pedal edema, especially at higher doses.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that older age and obesity are predictors of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance syndrome among infertile Vietnamese women with PCOS.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the evaluation of hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men across different life stages and presents biomarkers used for diagnosing male hypogonadism, reporting no new clinical results.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors than those without the condition, with variations by severity and type of hair loss.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that irregular menstrual cycles in Brazilian adolescents were significantly associated with a higher occurrence of metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome indicators.
14 citations
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June 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” This review discusses current anti-inflammatory treatment options for calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease (CPPD) and highlights the lack of crystal-targeted therapies, emphasizing the need for more research to guide treatment.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia, especially with a vertex pattern, may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in men.
13 citations
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April 2015 in “Human Reproduction” Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Pediatric emergency care” This study reports that the ingestion of a small amount of topical minoxidil by a child resulted in significant intoxication, suggesting the need for enhanced child-resistant packaging.
12 citations
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests a weak association between male-pattern baldness and some coronary heart disease risk factors, but does not support it as a strong indicator of coronary risk.
12 citations
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February 2013 in “The Open Stem Cell Journal” This article reviews the definitions, opportunities, advantages, and limitations of dental pulp stem cells and stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, reporting no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that policemen aged 40-59 years had a twofold higher prevalence of androgenetic alopecia compared to the general population, with obesity and sunlight exposure contributing to the risk.
11 citations
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” This joint position paper by several Polish medical societies examines guidelines and recommendations for managing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and liver disease, underscoring the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in treatment. Results are not explicitly reported.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that genetic polymorphisms of OCT1 influence the effectiveness of metformin treatment in improving insulin sensitivity among PCOS patients, suggesting a role for personalized treatment strategies.
11 citations
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July 2016 in “Endocrinology” This study found that higher Lnk expression in PCOS patients may contribute to insulin resistance by inhibiting insulin signaling pathways.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study suggests that the gene rs27647 polymorphism may play a role in the pathogenesis of severe acne vulgaris in post-adolescent male patients.
9 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” This article discusses laboratory and physical markers that may help detect androgenic anabolic steroid abuse in athletes and reports no new primary research results.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” In this study, children with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia were found to have increased epicardial fat thickness, which was associated with subclinical atherosclerosis markers and left ventricular dysfunction, especially in poorly controlled cases.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that co-administering glucocorticoids with 5α-reductase inhibitors exacerbated the adverse metabolic effects of glucocorticoids in healthy men.
8 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that Greek women with classic PCOS phenotypes have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and impaired glucose homeostasis compared to those with newer PCOS phenotypes.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study suggests that porphyra-334 may have antiaging properties, promoting collagen synthesis, improving periorbital wrinkles, and supporting hair follicle growth through gene regulation.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, researchers found that overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed adverse changes in glucose metabolism over time, highlighting the importance of early intervention to prevent cardiometabolic diseases.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study reported that both phlebotomy and oral contraceptive pills with cyproterone acetate effectively improved insulin resistance and androgenic profiles in women with PCOS, but OCs had more impact on regularizing menstrual cycles.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This study found that overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome carrying the HSD3B1 1245C allele had an increased presence of female pattern hair loss compared to those with the wild-type genotype.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that 45.8% of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in the reproductive age group had metabolic syndrome, with low HDL and high triglycerides being significant characteristics.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in China had elevated androgen levels compared to healthy controls, and suggests body weight management and SHBG and FAI testing are recommended for these women.
6 citations
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April 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Phytochrome A is crucial for regulating central metabolism and the transition to mature seedling proteomes in tomato seedlings grown under far-red light.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that older patients with Cushing's syndrome had fewer typical symptoms of hypercortisolism, more comorbidities, and were more often treated conservatively compared to younger patients.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits.