research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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research Comparison of autologous platelet concentrates and topical steroids on oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Autologous platelet concentrates can effectively treat oral lichen planus like topical steroids.
research Ovulatory Versus Anovulatory Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes: is There Really Any Effect on Laboratory, Clinic and Metabolic Profiles for Turkish Women?
Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
research Cepharanthine, a regulator of keap1-Nrf2, inhibits gastric cancer growth through oxidative stress and energy metabolism pathway
Cepharanthine can potentially treat gastric cancer by stopping tumor growth.
research Cepharanthine, a regulator of keap1-Nrf2, inhibits gastric cancer growth through oxidative stress and energy metabolism pathway
Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
research A randomized phase II trial on the addition of dutasteride to combined androgen blockade therapy versus combined androgen blockade therapy alone in patients with advanced or metastatic salivary duct carcinoma – the DUCT study protocol
Adding dutasteride to therapy may improve treatment for advanced salivary duct cancer.
research Generating detailed intercellular communication patterns in psoriasis at the single-cell level using social networking, pattern recognition, and manifold learning methods to optimize treatment strategies
New insights into cell communication in psoriasis suggest innovative drug treatments.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood, needing better definitions and studies.
research Adverse effects of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride on Daphnia magna: Endocrine system and lipid metabolism disruption
Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
research A systematic method for the sensitive and specific determination of hair lipids in combination with chromatography
A new method accurately measures hair lipids, revealing individual differences.
research Treatment of Tourette’s Syndrome With Finasteride
Finasteride may effectively reduce Tourette's syndrome symptoms and improve life quality.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
research Dietary methionine supplementation to a low-protein diet improved hair follicle development of Angora rabbits
Adding methionine to a low-protein diet helps Angora rabbits grow better fur.
research Androgen metabolism in hirsute patients treated with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.
research Testosterone alters iron metabolism and stimulates red blood cell production independently of dihydrotestosterone
Testosterone boosts red blood cell production and changes iron metabolism without needing dihydrotestosterone.
research The Postnatal Offspring of Finasteride-Treated Male Rats Shows Hyperglycaemia, Elevated Hepatic Glycogen Storage and Altered GLUT2, IR, and AR Expression in the Liver
Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
research Differential impact of environmental factors on systemic and localized autoimmunity
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
research Daily Circle of Calcium Concentration in Hair Observed by X-ray Fluorescence Analysis
Hair can show daily calcium changes, linked to body calcium levels and influenced by hormones, and can help assess calcium metabolism issues.
research Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Skin Regeneration and Rejuvenation
Mesenchymal stem cells show potential for skin healing and anti-aging, but more research is needed for safe use, especially regarding stem cells from induced pluripotent sources.
research A polymorphism in the matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene promoter is associated with the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women
A specific gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica: Case report analyses of zinc metabolism electron microscopic examination and immune function
Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Women’s Health Considerations for Lipid Management
Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
research Skin Graft Harvesting and Donor Site Selection
The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
research Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: Clues in the Hair and Blood Vessels!
The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Skin aging: mechanisms, evaluation, and rejuvenation
Skin aging can be slowed by targeting cells, hormones, and the microbiome.
research Progressive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) from a Young Age Due to a Rare Genetic Disorder, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recognizing rare causes of MASLD is crucial for effective treatment and preventing complications.
research Testosterone (T) secreting tumor or insulin resistance? metformin (M) as a diagnostic (Dx) and therapeutic (Rx) trial
Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
research Squamous metaplasia of the prostate and diffuse alopecia in a 13-year-old castrated dog due to chronic ingestion of exogenous estradiol
A castrated dog developed hair loss and prostate issues from long-term exposure to estrogen cream.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica: Case report analyses of zinc metabolism electron microscopic examination and immune function
Zinc supplementation effectively treats acrodermatitis enteropathica symptoms.