research The Osler Lecture 2012 'Pharmacology 2.0, medicines, drugs and human enhancement'
The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
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research Purple corn extract improves benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase type 2 and inflammation in testosterone propionate-induced rats
Purple corn extract may help reduce prostate enlargement and inflammation.
research Adiantum capillus-veneris and Respiratory Diseases
Adiantum capillus-veneris may help with respiratory issues, but more research is needed.
research Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Properties of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis: A Review
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is effective for treating many health issues.
research Ethnomedicinal and Phytochemical Studies of Eclipta alba (A Review)
Eclipta alba shows promise for treating various health issues and needs more research.
research Ziziphus mauritiana: A Comprehensive Review on Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties
Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
research Neem (Azadirachta indica): A Panacea of all Diseases
Neem is highly beneficial for health and beauty with no major side effects.
research The prevalence and phenotypic features of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research Increased androgen bioavailability is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
research Diagnosis and management of the dermatologic manifestations of the polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.
research A neuroendocrinological perspective on human hair follicle pigmentation
Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
research Ethnopharmacological Significance of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. (Asteraceae)
Eclipta alba has many health benefits and contains compounds with potential for drug development.
research A review on traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Eclipta prostrata has many traditional uses and health benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works and ensure it's safe.
research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat But No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition
Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
research The effect of weight loss and treatment with metformin on serum vaspin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.
research Clinical characteristics in Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
research Gut microbiota in alopecia areata
Alopecia areata may be linked to imbalanced gut bacteria.
research Testosterone in COVID-19 – Foe, Friend or Fatal Victim?
Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
research Effect of dietary supplementation with INVERSION® femme on slimming, hair loss, and skin and nail parameters in women
INVERSION Femme supplement helped women lose weight, reduce hair loss, and improve skin and nail health.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Cardiac flow parameters with conventional and pulsed tissue Doppler echocardiography imaging in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Young women with PCOS and no other heart risk factors have normal heart function.
research A patient with combined polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2
A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
research Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Nutritional Therapeutic Immuno-Enhancer
Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
research Variations in alanine aminotransferase levels within the normal range predict metabolic and androgenic phenotypes in women of reproductive age
Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Is paradoxical hair growth caused by low-level radiant exposure by home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices?
Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.