research Rapunzel syndrome: a rare form of trichobezoar in the stomach with some extension into the small intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
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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 Avaliação da qualidade de vida, perda de peso e comorbidades de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica
Bariatric surgery significantly reduces weight and improves health and quality of life, but can cause complications like hair loss and nutritional issues.
research Prevalence of alopecia and its contributing factors among primary healthcare attendees in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia
In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss is common, especially among women, older people, and those with higher education and BMI. Stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes are key causes, but many don't seek medical help.
research Phénylcétonurie de l’adulte : manifestations neurologiques et modalités évolutives
Proper diet management is crucial for preventing severe symptoms in phenylketonuria.
research Worth a Second Look
A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
research Excellent Short- and Medium-term Result of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescence. A Single Center Study
Bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating adolescent obesity.
research The management of very low-calorie ketogenic diet in obesity outpatient clinic: a practical guide
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.
research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.
research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Clinical aspects of the metabolic syndrome
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
research Lipid Profile and Metabolic Syndrome Status in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus, Oral Lichenoid Reaction and Healthy Individuals Attending a Dental College in Northern India - A Descriptive Study
Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.
research Consumption of a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet (the ketogenic diet) exaggerates biotin deficiency in mice
The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
research The dermatological consequences of obesity
Obesity increases the risk of skin infections, inflammatory conditions, and melanoma, but not basal cell carcinoma.
research A 12‐year‐old boy with petechiae, arthralgias, and muscle weakness
The boy's scurvy symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need for a balanced diet.
research Viewpoint 7
Adipocytes have diverse roles in energy storage, protection, tissue repair, and influence health and disease.
research Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, C, and iron intake are associated with the free androgen index, especially in normoandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome
Vitamins B3, B6, C, and iron intake affect hormone levels in women with certain types of PCOS.
research Untargeted metabolomics analysis of plasma metabolic characteristics in patients with acne and insulin resistance
Patients with acne and insulin resistance have different blood metabolites compared to those with only acne, which could help in diagnosis and treatment.
research Recurrent pruritic polymorphic lesions associated with weight loss
A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects
GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
research Correlation between changes of nutritional parameter changes and alopecia in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective cohort study
Lower levels of certain nutrients after surgery may increase hair loss risk.
research Implications of a Clinically Ignored Site of Acanthosis Nigricans: The Knuckles
Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
research Factors associated with risk for depression among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.
research The relationship among androgens, insulin resistanceand ghrelin polymorphisms in post-adolescent malepatients with severe acne vulgaris
Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
research Biological significance of FoxN1 gain-of-function mutations during T and B lymphopoiesis in juvenile mice
FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.
research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research LB918 Analysis of National Inpatient Sample to characterize admissions for pediatric patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Pediatric patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa face more hospital admissions, procedures, and complications than others.
research The Suppression of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Is Associated with Skin Carcinogenesis
Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First-year
Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.