5 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
January 2024 in “Circulation” Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience severe bleeding, and a pregnant woman with familial hypertriglyceridemia had a successful early delivery with special care.
29 citations
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January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
June 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” False high testosterone levels were corrected using a more accurate test.
May 2023 in “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” Finasteride may slow down heart disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
30 citations
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lipedematous scalp may have a genetic link and could be associated with psychiatric conditions.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders” 5 citations
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August 2003 in “AIDS” A new form of lipodystrophy in HIV patients causes neck fat buildup.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” More than half of the women with PCOS in Southern India had Metabolic Syndrome, with large waist circumference being the most common feature.
62 citations
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October 2019 in “Liver International” Women with PCOS have more severe liver disease.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “Ginekologia Polska” The combined Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol treatment improved weight, hormone levels, and skin conditions in women with PCOS.
January 2025 in “Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” NAFLD is common in women with PCOS and may signal metabolic syndrome.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” Metabolic syndrome's individual issues are real and need treatment to reduce diabetes and heart disease risks.
January 2009 in “UWA Profiles and Research Repository (University of Western Australia)” Women with PCOS have higher cardiometabolic risks, but these may be reduced.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 2 citations
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” The ABCG2 gene variant increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol, especially in overweight or obese young Mexican males.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Middle-aged women with dilated cardiomyopathy should be screened for antiphospholipid syndrome.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Liver damage in PCOS is linked to iron overload and cell death due to the miR-761-hepcidin/GPX4 pathway.
20 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.