research Adverse effects of common medications on male fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
research The difficulty of finding ‘healthy’ volunteers
Most people who volunteered for a health study had medical issues, showing the need for careful screening before trials.
research Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Cardiometabolic Function in Young Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
research Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart
The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
research Whole Body and Regional Hemodynamic Effects of Minoxidil in the Conscious Dog
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
research A missing piece: the spiny mouse and the puzzle of menstruating species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Indirect clinical markers for the detection of anabolic steroid abuse beyond the conventional doping control in athletes
New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in the Screening
The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Cardiovascular risk factors in young Czech females with polycystic ovary syndrome
Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
research COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Influence of The Anabolic Steroid Usage on The Physical Health: A Review
Anabolic steroids harm the heart, liver, hormones, muscles, and mental health.
research Rare Challenges in Diagnosing Cushing’s Syndrome and Primary Aldosteronism: A Case Report of a Female With a Negative Workup
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
research Clinical characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome: investigating differences in White and South Asian women
South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
research The Effects of Negative Pressure by External Tissue Expansion Device on Epithelial Cell Proliferation, Neo-Vascularization and Hair Growth in a Porcine Model
Negative pressure treatment improved skin thickness, blood vessel growth, and hair growth.
research Sonic hedgehog signaling promotes angiogenesis of endothelial progenitor cells to improve pressure ulcers healing by PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling
Sonic hedgehog signaling helps heal pressure ulcers by improving blood vessel growth.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) and topical minoxidil: consensus recommendations for managing male and female pattern Hair loss in Hair transplant patients using a modified delphi process
Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific doses and precautions.
research The Physiological Impact of Melatonin, Its Effect on the Course of Diseases and Their Therapy and the Effect of Magnetic Fields on Melatonin Secretion—Potential Common Pathways of Influence
Melatonin may help treat various diseases and is influenced by magnetic fields, but more research is needed.
research From Piezoelectric Nanogenerator to Non-Invasive Medical Sensor: A Review
Piezoelectric Nanogenerators are promising for non-invasive health monitoring but need efficiency and durability improvements.
research Dietary Patterns and Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with Suspected PCOS
Long-term healthy eating lowers testosterone and improves health in women with suspected PCOS.
research COVID-19 in adult patients with pre-existing chronic cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disease: a critical literature review with clinical recommendations
COVID-19 severely affects older adults with chronic heart, lung, or metabolic diseases.
research Acanthosis nigricans in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Metabolic syndrome – a new definition and management guidelines A joint position paper by the Polish Society of Hypertension, Polish Society for the Treatment of Obesity, Polish Lipid Association, Polish Association for Study of Liver, Polish Society of Family Medicine, Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Division of Prevention and Epidemiology Polish Cardiac Society, “Club 30” Polish Cardiac Society, and Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society of Polish Surgeons
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
research Author response: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
research Early androgenetic alopecia as a possible indicator of diabetes mellitus and its link to cardiovascular risks: a cross-sectional study
Early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged adults.
research The Use of Anabolic Steroids by Bodybuilders in the State of Sergipe, Brazil
Many bodybuilders in Sergipe, Brazil use anabolic steroids, facing health risks like acne, irritability, and hypertension.
research Comorbidities in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.