December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This study found that sleep disorders, especially poor sleep quality, are common in women with PCOS, suggesting the need for regular screening using specific questionnaires.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the role of hyperarousal and brain activity in insomnia and its potential link to sleep disturbances in depression, but it reports no new empirical findings.
October 2007 in “Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
January 2026 in “JPRAS Open” This study found that among 161 men with androgenic alopecia and "M"-shaped hairlines, sleeping position influenced the asymmetry of hairline recession, while the direction of combing showed no significant effect.
112 citations
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September 2021 in “BMC Biology” This study found that specific gene expressions during different stages of hair follicle development in Merino sheep are linked to wool-related traits, and may also be relevant to human skin, metabolic, and immune traits.
44 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Surgeon” In this study, hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with zinc and iron levels, even within normal ranges, and a combined variable of zinc and iron predicted susceptibility to hair loss.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” This study found that sheep possess a polymorphic KAP8-2 gene that shares high sequence identity with the KAP8-2 gene in goats and reindeer.
21 citations
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December 1994 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, cultured skin equivalents with ovine hair follicle dermal papillae grafted onto nude mice developed follicle-like structures, suggesting a potential model for studying hair follicle development.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study conducted de novo transcriptome sequencing in sheep skin, identifying and annotating numerous unigenes, which may aid in improving wool quality and understanding hair follicle development.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” This study found that temporary hair loss is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and biotin supplementation showed low effectiveness in preventing this hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that the methylation level of the IGFBP4 promoter is negatively correlated with mRNA expression and may serve as an epigenetic marker for wool fineness in Super Merino sheep.
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April 2019 in “Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry” This research identified key miRNAs involved in sheep fetal hair follicle development, highlighting the prolactin signaling pathway and platelet activation as critical processes in secondary follicle initiation.
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August 2007 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study observed that amino acid uptake into wool follicles varies significantly, with cysteine showing the highest uptake rate, suggesting specialized transport systems that may influence wool growth.
8 citations
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April 1965 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” This study found that sheep wool follicles actively oxidize acetate and glucose, suggesting the involvement of the TCA cycle for compound synthesis and the potential role of the pentose phosphate pathway in ribose production for RNA and DNA.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” In this study, researchers identified key miRNAs and target genes involved in hair follicle development in Merino sheep, providing insights that could aid in improving sheep breeding for wool quality.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Cells” This study found that the microRNAs oar-miR-23b and oar-miR-133 inhibit the proliferation and migration of sheep dermal fibroblasts, impacting the development of hair follicles in superfine wool sheep by targeting the genes TGFβ2 and NOTCH1.
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June 2016 in “Yāftah/hā-yi nuvīn dar ̒ulūm-i zīstī” This study found that sheep testis extract significantly improved wound healing and hair follicle growth in rats, suggesting it may be a promising candidate for clinical wound healing research.
March 2026 in “Obesity Surgery” This study found that hair loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery peaks at 3 months and improves by 6 months, with iron deficiency and female sex being strong predictors of hair loss.
This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified and analyzed 8,753 circular RNAs in Aohan fine wool sheep, suggesting that certain circRNAs may play a crucial role in regulating wool follicle growth.
January 2019 in “Clinical pediatric dermatology” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation in treating male pattern baldness, noting that scalp micropigmentation provides a non-surgical option to emulate natural hair appearance without downtime.
105 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
66 citations
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March 1998 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman whose obstructive sleep apnea resolved after the removal of a testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, supporting the theory that testosterone influences OSA in women.
62 citations
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” This meta-analysis reported a significant association between polycystic ovary syndrome and an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients.
53 citations
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea, primarily due to the prevalence of severe obesity, rather than the syndrome itself.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolic, behavioral, and reproductive symptoms in a rat model of PCOS, suggesting it may be a potential therapy for specific aspects of PCOS.
9 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study suggests that lateral oblique forehead lines result from muscle contractions and can be effectively treated with onabotulinum toxin A, rather than being caused by sleeping position.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
This study found that in men with androgenetic alopecia, elevated triglycerides were the only factor consistently associated with the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and lipid metabolism, although other hormonal, metabolic, and sleep factors were not significantly different after propensity score matching.