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research OR20-01 Machine Learning-based Steroid Metabolome Analysis In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals Three Distinct Androgen Excess Subtypes With Different Metabolic Risk Profiles.
Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.
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 Elevated Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Levels as the Reproductive Phenotype in the Brothers of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
research Evaluation of the quality of life in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia significantly harms emotional and social well-being.
research Glucocorticoid corticosteroids for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Glucocorticoid corticosteroids improve muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but can cause side effects.
research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
research JOLT: A Noninvasive Solution for the Correction of the Jowl
JOLT uses fillers to lift and tighten the lower face and neck.
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research Antiandrogen Treatment with Spironolactone and Linestrenol Decreases Bone Mineral Density in Eumenorrhoeic Women with Androgen Excess
Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and psychological well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis
People with androgenetic alopecia often experience more anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.
research HIRSUTISM
The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
research A Monte Carlo Simulation Framework to Quantify Platelet Dose Variability in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapies
Platelet dose in therapies varies greatly due to factors like injected volume and concentration.
research Editorial: Mechanisms and novel treatments of muscle wasting
High-dose testosterone with finasteride improves muscle health in males with spinal cord injury.
research A REVIEW OF THE PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND FORMULATION ASPECTS OF EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT IN COSMETIC APPLICATIONS
Horsetail extract is promising for cosmetics due to its benefits for hair and skin, but needs more standardization and validation.
research Protein-losing Enteropathy Exacerbated with the Appearance of Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
research Clinical and endocrine characteristics of the main polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
research A Holistic Approach to Student Well-being: Balancing Health and Academic Success for Students Living Abroad
A balanced routine can help students abroad improve health and manage stress.
research 345 Assessment of functional impairment in psoriasis
Psoriasis patients experience moderate functional impairment related to disease severity and less satisfaction.
research Lipedematous scalp with heterochromia of scalp hair in a boy
A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.
research Disorders of the pilosebaceous unit: hirsutism and androgenic alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
research Natural variability and the influence of concurrent control values on the detection and interpretation of low-dose or weak endocrine toxicities.
Control variability makes it hard to confirm low-dose endocrine effects.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research The articulations of Adam's rib with the lower urinary tract
The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
research Estro-progestogen combinations: Effect on sex Steroid Binding Protein (SBP) synthesis
Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
research ISID0652 – Efficacy comparison of photobiomodulation devices in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
research Pathogenesis of paradoxical alopecia areata during dupilumab therapy: What is known and unknown
Dupilumab can both improve and worsen alopecia areata, with higher IgE levels linked to better outcomes.
research EXPRESS: Free androgen index and its relation with female pattern hair loss
FAI is a better marker for predicting female hair loss than testosterone or SHBG alone.
research Reconsidering the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS should be reclassified into two types based on hormone levels and symptoms.
research The Need for a Treatment: A Patient's Perspective
Alopecia areata affects self-esteem and social life, but new treatments offer hope.