research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
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research Androgen Signaling Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Levels and Is Associated with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Men
Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research Prospective investigation of risk factors for prostate cancer in the UK Biobank cohort study
Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Coronavirus and Obesity: Could Insulin Resistance Mediate the Severity of Covid-19 Infection?
Insulin resistance linked to obesity may increase COVID-19 severity.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and risks for COVID-19 infection: A comprehensive review
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
research Predicting hair cortisol levels with hair pigmentation genes: a possible hair pigmentation bias
Darker hair may lead to higher cortisol readings, suggesting a need to adjust for hair color in studies.
research Dupilumab induces hair regrowth in pediatric alopecia areata: a real-world, single-center observational study
Dupilumab helps children with alopecia areata regrow hair safely.
research Hormonal regulation in male androgenetic alopecia—Sex hormones and beyond: Evidence from recent genetic studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research Cardiodermatology: the heart of the connection between the skin and cardiovascular disease
Skin conditions can signal heart issues, highlighting the need for integrated care.
research Association of Gly972Arg variant of insulin receptor subtrate-1 and Gly1057Asp variant of insulin receptor subtrate-2 with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Chinese population
The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
research Hormonal and reproductive factors and risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers in men: A prospective cohort study within the UK Biobank
Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
research Anti-androgenic therapy with finasteride in patients with chronic heart failure – a retrospective propensity score based analysis
Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
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 Atopic dermatitis and risk of autoimmune diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
People with atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
research Exploring obesity-related endocrine disorders beyond diabetes: a narrative review
Doctors should watch for and treat hormonal issues in obese patients beyond just diabetes.
research Association of follicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene ser680 asn (rs6166) polymorphism with polycystic ovarian syndrome
A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Glycolytic Dysfunction in Granulosa Cells and Its Contribution to Metabolic Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Targeting glycolysis may help treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovarian function.
research Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
research A disproportionality analysis of adverse events caused by pexidartinib from the FDA adverse event reporting system
Pexidartinib often causes liver issues and fatigue, especially in women.
research Post-marketing safety profile of cladribine in multiple sclerosis: a disproportionality analysis based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
Cladribine has known risks and potential new safety concerns, requiring careful monitoring.
research Diagnostic value of the diagonal earlobe crease in combination with lipoprotein(a) in coronary heart disease
Diagonal earlobe crease and lipoprotein(a) together help diagnose coronary heart disease.
research Hydroxychloroquine modulates the progression of experimentally induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats via targeting EGFR/ERK/STAT3 and AR/FOXO1/TRAIL pathways: computational and in vivo studies
Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.
research Older age and low testosterone levels are independently associated with kidney stone prevalence in men: results from a large cross-sectional study
Older age and low testosterone increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
research HAIR AND SERUM TRACE ELEMENT AND MINERAL LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH AGE-RELATED CATARACT
Low levels of zinc and selenium in the body are linked to a higher risk of cataracts.
research Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
PCOS is common in women, often treated with lifestyle changes and oral contraceptives.
research Cutaneous manifestations associated with COVID-19 infection at a university hospital in eastern China
Skin symptoms like rashes and sores can indicate COVID-19 severity, especially in older people.