Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

Certain growth factors can promote hair growth in mice by activating hair growth-related proteins.

The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.

Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.

Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.

Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

New culture method keeps human skin stem cells more stem-like.

Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.

Mesenchymal stem cell therapy may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.

Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Balding men have higher heart disease risk.