research The Value of Androgen Measures for Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in an Unselected Population
Androgen measurements are mostly unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS, except in women with menstrual issues.
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research The quantification of reproductive hormones in the hair of captive adult brown bears and their application as indicators of sex and reproductive state
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research The Conception and Evaluation of Sexual Health Literature
The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
research Enhancing Endometrial Health in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Evaluating Autologous Endometrial Cells and Platelets-Rich Plasma (PRP) via Hysteroscopic Injections
Injecting endometrial cells and PRP can improve pregnancy chances in ART.
research Hair and Scalp Health in Modern Lifestyle: Challenges and Natural Solutions
Consistent use of natural methods is key for healthy hair and scalp.
research Finding Long-COVID: temporal topic modeling of electronic health records from the N3C and RECOVER programs
Long-COVID causes more health issues after COVID-19, varying by age, sex, and infection wave.
research Angelica gigas Nakai (Korean Dang-gui) Root Alcoholic Extracts in Health Promotion and Disease Therapy – active Phytochemicals and In Vivo Molecular Targets
Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts may help with cancer, pain, memory loss, and metabolic issues.
research Assessment of Multidimensional Health Care Parameters Among Adults in Japan for Developing a Virtual Human Generative Model: Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
The study aims to create a model to improve personalized and preventive health care.
research Keratins in health and cancer: more than mere epithelial cell markers
Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
research One of These Things Is Not Like the Others: The Idea of Precedence in Health Technology Assessment and Coverage Decisions
The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
research PTCH1 Germline Mutations and the Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma Values in the Tumor Spectrum of Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome (NBCCS)
NBCCS and BFHS might be the same syndrome, helping better identify and manage cases.
research Distinguishing Gender Identity From Biological Sex in Dermatologic Health Care: Methods, Harms, and Paths Forward (Preprint)
Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
research Androgen Profiling by Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in Healthy Normal-Weight Ovulatory and Anovulatory Late Adolescent and Young Women
The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.
research Influence of sex and functional status on the value of serum steroid profiling in discriminating adrenocortical carcinoma from adrenocortical adenoma
Serum steroid profiling, especially 11-deoxycortisol, helps distinguish between adrenocortical carcinoma and adenoma, considering sex and functional status.
research Regaining Control Over Cancer: A Health Communication Initiative Documenting Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Cancer Patients and Survivors
Patients should discuss complementary medicine use with doctors to improve health outcomes.
research Touch Receptors Undergo Rapid Remodeling in Healthy Skin
Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
research Hair Analysis as an Environmental Health Bioindicator: A Case-Study using Pelage of the California Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi)
California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.
research An Uncontrolled Innovative Test of Cryo-Chilled Carbon Dioxide as A Novel Amplification of a Nano-Botanical Multi-Acting Therapy in Advanced Stage Androgenetic Alopecia (Aga)
The treatment showed promising hair regrowth in advanced-stage hair loss.
research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
research Effect of Exercise Interventions on Metabolic, Reproductive and Mental Health in Overweight Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for improving health in overweight women with PCOS.
research Prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in the polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health 1990 criteria
Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
research Association between nodular melanoma depth and area-based socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and preventive services use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.
research Understanding the role of prostaglandin E2 in regulating human platelet activity in health and disease
Prostaglandin E2 affects human platelet activity in complex ways that could lead to personalized heart disease treatments.
research Promotion of anagen, increased hair density and reduction of hair fall in a clinical setting following identification of FGF5-inhibiting compounds via a novel 2-stage process
New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
research Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review
There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
research Clinical Snippets
Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
research Evaluating anti-LGBTQIA+ medical bias in large language models
Large language models often give biased or inaccurate medical responses, especially for LGBTQIA+ prompts.
research Hétérogénéité tumorale du cancer de la prostate et infection par le SARS-CoV2 : une relation complexe impliquant les vésicules extracellulaires et le récepteur des androgènes
Extracellular vesicles and androgen receptors may help identify prostate cancer resistance and reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection.
research Melatonin membrane receptors in peripheral tissues: Distribution and functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.