research This Week in JAMA
Providing housing and case management reduces hospital visits for chronically ill homeless adults.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch This Week in
research Re: The risk of psychiatric disorders in finasteride users with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA): A population‐based case–control study
The study's methods are flawed, making its conclusions about finasteride and mental health unreliable.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research Interaction between early postnatal neurosteroid manipulations and adult infusion of neurosteroids into CA1 hippocampal region on the open field behaviour
Early neurosteroid changes can alter adult brain function and behavior.
research Cross‐sectional study of the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in rural and urban populations
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common in urban areas, possibly due to lifestyle and diet, and ignoring it can lead to serious health issues.
research Alterations in neonatal neurosteroids affect exploration during adolescence and prepulse inhibition in adulthood
Early-life neurosteroid changes affect adolescent exploration and adult behavior.
research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
research Assessment of the obese patient
Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
research Androgen Levels Do Not Predict PCOS Phenotypes in Adolescents and Young Adults
Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.
research Skin cancer surveillance practices and attitudes among hairdressers: A cross-sectional study in Atlanta, Georgia
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Prevalence and impact on the wellbeing of Australian women aged 16-29 years
Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.
research The Conception and Evaluation of Sexual Health Literature
The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
research A rational approach to the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome during adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
research Creating a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
In 2020, a new online survey was made to help identify Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, but it needs some improvements for better understanding and accuracy.
research Effects of Restraint Stress and Allopregnanolone Inhibition on Amphetamine Locomotor Sensitivity
Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research Metabolic aspects of different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
research News and Announcements
Several doctors received research grants, new workshops and conferences were announced, and new officers were elected.
research Modeling the Psychiatric Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Induced Stress
Stress and PCOS together may increase depression and anxiety-like behaviors.
research Blood group O and post-COVID-19 syndrome
People with blood group O may have a higher risk of developing post-COVID-19 syndrome.
research Abstract 21: Preoperative Versus Postoperative Language Specialization in Infants with Sagittal Craniosynostosis: An ERP Study
Surgery may help infants with sagittal craniosynostosis develop more typical language processing.
research Effect of a combination of ethinylestradiol and desogestrel in adolescents with oligomenorrhea and ovarian hyperandrogenism
The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
research Altered autonomic neural control of the cardiovascular system in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.
research Associate factors for acute medication overuse in chronic migraine patients
Addressing anxiety and mood disorders is crucial to reduce medication overuse in chronic migraine patients.
research Illness Perception, Emotional Distress, and Obsessive–Compulsive Symptomatology in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Mediation Study
Negative illness perceptions increase emotional distress, worsening OCD symptoms in alopecia areata patients.
research 41248 The Impact of Obesity on Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Treatment Outcomes in a Pediatric Cohort
Obese children respond worse to CARP treatment than non-obese children.
research 0557 Possible Contributory and Protective Factors in Medication Associated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Results from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS)
Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
research Subject Index Vol. 3, 2002
research Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial
Oral contraceptives with CPA improve overall quality of life for women with PCOS.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.