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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

open access: yesPhytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Normal sex differences in prenatal growth and abnormal prenatal growth retardation associated with 46,XY disorders of sex development are absent in newborns with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

open access: yesBiology of Sex Differences, 2011
Background Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common presentation of a disorder of sex development (DSD) in genetic females. A report of prenatal growth retardation in cases of 46,XY DSD, coupled with observations
Chalmers Laura J   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

GNAS mutation is an unusual cause of primary adrenal insufficiency: a case report

open access: yesBMC Pediatrics, 2022
Background Primary adrenal insufficiency in children has non-specific and extensive clinical features, so the diagnosis of its etiology is complex and challenging.
Yajie Tong   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

How often are clinicians performing genital exams in children with disorders of sex development? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: We sought to determine the frequency with which genital exams (GEs) are performed in children with disorders of sex development (DSD) and ambiguous genitalia (AG) during routine visits to the pediatric endocrine clinic.
Eugster, Erica A., Tica, Stefani S.
core   +1 more source

The Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE): Coexisting systemic disorders 2007–2023

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To analyse the frequency and type of coexisting systemic disorders in children operated on for cataract in Sweden. Methods Data were retrieved from the Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE) for children operated between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023 (n = 975), including follow‐ups at age 1, 2, 5 and 10 ...
David Wackerberg   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report with Premature Teeth Exfoliation and Bone Resorption [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder characterized by insufficient production of cortisol. The aim of this case report was to present a child with CAH, premature exfoliation of primary teeth and accelerated ...
Angelopoulou, Matina V.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Functional studies of p.R132C, p.R149C, p.M283V, p.E431K, and a novel c.652-2A>G mutations of the CYP21A2 gene [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most frequent inborn error of metabolism and accounts for 90–95% of CAH cases.
Bruque, Carlos David   +7 more
core   +3 more sources

Cerebrovascular Function in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Pilot Multi‐Parameter Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study

open access: yesClinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, but the effects on cerebrovascular function are unknown. In this pilot study, we sought to compare cerebrovascular perfusion, pulsatility, reactivity and metabolism between women with PCOS and healthy volunteers using MRI, and ...
Melissa E. Wright   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of Current Knowledge and Future Directions

open access: yesQuality in Sport
Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of diseases in which genetic defects occur that disturb the synthesis of cortisol. The most common variant of CAH (95%-99%) is caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency as a result of mutations in ...
Zuzanna Szczepaniak   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Resting Cerebrovascular Haemodynamics and Dynamic Assessment of Cerebrovascular Function in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

open access: yesClinical Endocrinology, Volume 104, Issue 3, Page 245-254, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Despite an increased cerebrovascular disease risk, the impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on cerebrovascular haemodynamics and function is unknown. This study characterised cerebrovascular haemodynamics and function in women with PCOS versus healthy controls. Design Case‐control study.
Cory T. Richards   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

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