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Age, health conditions, race, and gender affect COVID-19 risk.
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COVID-19 severely affects older adults with chronic heart, lung, or metabolic diseases.
research Follicular Fluid: A Powerful Tool for the Understanding and Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
research The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function
A balanced diet with essential micronutrients is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
research Prevalence and accurate diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents across world regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PCOS affects about 6.3% of teens globally, and ongoing checks are advised for those with irregular cycles or high androgen levels.
research ACE2 and TMPRSS2 Potential Involvement in Genetic Susceptibility to SARS-COV-2 in Cancer Patients
Targeting ACE2 and TMPRSS2 may help prevent or treat COVID-19 in cancer patients.
research Mechanisms Involved in the Relationship between Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance: Impact on Clinical Practice
Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
research Resistance to the Insulin and Elevated Level of Androgen: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Disentangling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Health Disparities in African Americans: Biological, Environmental, and Social Factors
African Americans faced worse COVID-19 outcomes due to a mix of social, environmental, and biological factors.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Merkel cell carcinoma: updates in tumor biology, emerging therapies, and preclinical models
New therapies and trials are needed for Merkel cell carcinoma, a tough skin cancer.
research Skin cancer: understanding the journey of transformation from conventional to advanced treatment approaches
New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
research Loss of the Y Chromosome: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Age Inference, and Implications for Men’s Health
Loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to health issues like heart disease and cancer.
research COVID-19 in Africa: an ovarian victory?
Africa's low COVID-19 rates may be linked to early measures and possibly higher estrogen levels in women.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research Past, Present and Future Perspectives of Forensic Genetics
Forensic genetics can now predict physical traits and lifestyle habits, with future advancements expected from new technologies.
research COVID-19 Severity and Androgen Receptor Polymorphism
Men with more CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene and lower testosterone levels may experience more severe COVID-19.
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
research Genetically determined metabolites in allergic conjunctivitis: A Mendelian randomization study
Eight blood metabolites are linked to causing allergic conjunctivitis, offering new ways to predict and treat it.
research COVID-19: The question of genetic diversity and therapeutic intervention approaches
COVID-19 treatments and vaccines face challenges due to genetic differences in people and the virus.
research Premature hair graying: a multifaceted phenomenon
Premature hair graying is caused by genetics, stress, and lifestyle, and affects mental health.
research Skin and Scalp Health Benefits of a Specific Botanical Extract Blend: Results from a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study in Urban Outdoor Workers
A botanical extract blend improved skin and scalp health in women working outdoors.
research Effect of the Hypoxic Chamber Training Series on Skin Characteristics of Overweight and Obese Women
Hypoxic training didn't change skin features, but skin barrier function is linked to blood lipid levels.
research The role of biotransformation processes in mediating interactions between psychotropic drugs and natural products
Psychotropic drugs can interact with natural products, affecting their effectiveness and safety.
research Understanding sex and gender disparities in COVID-19 mortality: a narrative review beyond biology
Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
research Hirsutism-A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Atypical presentation of Acrodermatitis enteropathica in a child: later onset with life-threatening severe extensive dermatitis and septic shock
Timely zinc treatment is crucial for preventing severe complications in Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Use of Myoinositol in PCOS
Myoinositol effectively manages PCOS with fewer side effects than metformin.
research Quantifying the effects of repeated dyeing: morphological, mechanical, and chemical changes in human hair fibers
Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
research Association of hirsutism and anthropometric profiles with sexual dysfunction and anxiety levels in infertile Indonesian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Higher anxiety levels are linked to sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS.