research Perspective Chapter: Beyond BMI – Rethinking Obesity Assessment in Women’s Health
BMI is not enough for assessing obesity in women; use more personalized tools.
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research Skin tissue engineering
Improved understanding of stem cell mechanisms can enhance skin tissue engineering.
research Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Epidemiology, diagnosis and management of hirsutism: a consensus statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research Common variants in the sex hormone-binding globulin gene (SHBG) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
research Rodent models in placental research. Implications for fetal origins of adult disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Medico-Surgical Therapeutic Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia mainly relieve symptoms, while surgery is more effective but not always suitable for elderly patients.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with anogenital distance, a marker of prenatal androgen exposure
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
research Expression and Function of FGF5 Isoform in Hair Growth
Different forms of FGF5 either promote or inhibit hair growth.
research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
research Association of Bacterial Vaginosis and Skin Disorders in Patients with Autoimmune Antibody Positivity
Bacterial vaginosis is not linked to skin disorders in these patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity: Navigating the Pathophysiologic Labyrinth
Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
research Clinical profile and lifestyle factors in women with different severities of hirsutism
PCOS and lifestyle choices like diet and hair removal methods play a key role in moderate hirsutism.
research Descriptive Study of Hairline Patterns amongst Etche People of Rivers State, Nigeria
Straight-lined hairlines are most common among Etche people.
research LRIG1 is a positive prognostic marker in Merkel cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma expresses epithelial stem cell markers
LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
research Clinicopathologic and molecular characterization of a series of sporadic trichoblastic neoplasms
Sporadic trichoblastic neoplasms generally don't recur or spread, with one case showing a specific genetic fusion.
research Can serum vaspin levels predict clomiphene resistance in infertile women with PCOS?
Lower vaspin levels in the blood may indicate a better response to fertility treatment in women with PCOS.
research Targeting hirsutism: a new approach*1
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces facial hair in women with hirsutism.
research Androgen-associated and androgen-independent causes of alopecia and acne in women. Literature review
The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain (LBD) of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor (hGR) Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus of hGR LBD in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research 174 ISOLATION, CULTURE AND POTENTIAL USE OF THE PORCINE NEURAL AND EPIDERMAL STEM CELLS
Porcine hair follicles are useful for studying keratinocyte function, with galectin-1 as a potential stem cell marker.
research Regulation of microvascular permeability by vascular endothelial growth factors
VEGFs increase blood vessel permeability, especially in diseases like cancer and heart disease.
research Early androgen activity after birth determines the hypothalamic expression of androgen and estrogen receptors in adulthood in female but not in male rats
Early androgen exposure affects hormone receptor expression in adult female rats' brains, but not in males.
research Molecular Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Female Population in Karnataka at the Southwestern Region of India
PCOS in women from Karnataka is influenced by genetics, family history, and insulin resistance, requiring better diagnosis and treatment.
research Microglia: sculptors of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-like brain?
Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
research Hair follicle stem cell-derived secretome protects astrocytes in an in vitro ischemia/reperfusion model
Hair follicle stem cell secretions may help protect brain cells and improve stroke recovery.
research Skin development in the gray short‐tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica)—From skin respiration to thermoregulation
Gray short-tailed opossums' skin shifts from helping with breathing to regulating body temperature as they grow.
research A pilot study to explore postpartum body image and resumed menstruation
Postpartum mothers need better support and guidance to improve body confidence and wellbeing.
research Validation of the follicular and ovarian thresholds by an 18-MHz ultrasound imaging in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot cutoff for North African patients
New ultrasound criteria for diagnosing PCOS in North African patients were successfully established.