17 citations
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A special mix from certain skin cells can help hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and activating growth signals.
92 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.
991 citations
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
105 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
71 citations
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July 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
14 citations
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January 2012 in “Endocrine development” The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Women's Health” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Non-compliance with PCOS medication worsens symptoms and highlights the need for better patient support and education.
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.
April 2011 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of finasteride, with PS404-b-PAA63 being most effective.
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 17β-estradiol lowers polyamine oxidase levels in breast cancer cells through estrogen receptor 2.
September 2013 in “Science” Transplanted human Olig2+ astroglia may help improve learning and memory after a stroke.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
September 2013 in “Science” Undergraduate research experiences boost students' research skills, confidence, and career aspirations.
59 citations
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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
September 2013 in “Science” Certain astrocytes can protect the brain and improve recovery after a stroke, and a hair loss drug might reduce cancer spread.
September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
September 2013 in “Science” Special astroglia cells improved stroke recovery in rats, a hair growth drug reduced cancer spread, and tiny magnesium structures were more easily shaped.
September 2013 in “Science” Special astrocytes improved learning and memory in rats after a stroke.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
258 citations
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.