8 citations
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May 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Clinical microbiology and infection” Large databases in research can lead to misleading conclusions due to biases and chance findings; researchers should analyze data more rigorously.
January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open”
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
May 2009 in “South African Family Practice” The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish between PCOS and rare ovarian tumors in teens with similar symptoms.
September 2024 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” XGBoost can effectively diagnose PCOS with 87% accuracy.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders is common in patients with skin of color, highlighting the need for better training and evaluation.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
19 citations
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July 2013 in “The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Benign conditions can mimic serious ones in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, requiring careful diagnosis.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
352 citations
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January 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
2 citations
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March 2003 in “Endocrine Practice” The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “JCRPE” A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A postmenopausal woman had rare symptoms due to a possible ovarian tumor, needing thorough evaluation.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Thorough evaluation and surgery are crucial for managing rare ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women with high androgen levels.
2 citations
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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
October 2025 in “F1000Research” Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.
15 citations
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Human Fertility” Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba” Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Colorectal Disease” Early-onset colorectal cancer requires better physician awareness, risk-based screening, and stigma reduction to improve patient experiences.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
23 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause symptoms even with normal testosterone levels, and surgery can improve these symptoms.