February 2022 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.
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September 2006 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Protein Kinase C shows promise for cancer treatment, but more research is needed to develop effective inhibitors.
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March 1998 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
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May 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myricetin shows promise as an anticancer agent by reducing inflammation and enhancing drug effectiveness.
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December 2006 in “Bone” Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Activating brown fat may help manage PCOS symptoms.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” Metformin may help treat neuroendocrine tumors.
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June 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Endothelial TLR2 is crucial for timely wound healing, but HFSC TLR2 is not needed.
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Market Access & Health Policy” Insurance coverage for scalp cooling will make it more accessible to all chemotherapy patients.
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May 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
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August 2025 in “Molecules” Hederagenin shows promise for cancer and inflammation treatment but needs modifications to improve effectiveness.
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August 2025 in “European journal of medical research” Subclinical hypothyroidism in women with PCOS affects thyroid and hormone interactions but not ovary structure.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New pharmaceutical biomaterials, especially nanomaterials, show promise for improving cancer treatment and disease diagnosis.
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November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer” Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.
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January 2018 in “Advances in cancer prevention” Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
December 2025 in “Biomolecules” Compound 7p shows strong potential as an anticancer agent.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” Tea polyphenol–zinc helps protect the liver and intestines from oxidative stress.
April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
January 2019 in “Can Tho University Journal of Science” The nanosilica-curcumin-bromelain complex speeds up wound healing and hair growth in burns.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.