Central Obesity and BMI Associated with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent [PDF]
, 2017 Adipose tissue distribution is effective in metabolic complications resulting from obesity. Fat accumulation in the body, particularly increase in visceral fat, is a major risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Akbaezadeh, M. (Marzieh) +1 more
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Intracranial tuberculous mass lesions treated with thalidomide in an immunocompetent child from a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]
, 2018 Rationale: Tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Patient concern: We describe a case of an Italian child. Diagnoses: we diagnosed early a Tuberculous meningitis complicated by the occurrence of hydrocephalus, stroke, and ...
Ajassa, Camilla +8 more
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Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2019 Background: Hirsutism is the presence or an excess of terminal (thick and dark) hair growth in women, in a male - like pattern. Hirsutism affects about 5-10% of women during reproductive age.
Khudhair Khalaf Al-Kayalli +1 more
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The experiences of women with polycystic ovary syndrome on a very low-calorie diet [PDF]
, 2016 The research was funded by an educational grant from LighterLife. Broom was the Medical Director for LighterLife at the time of the research. Johnson is the Head of Nutrition and Research at LighterLife.
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Association between circulating adiponectin levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Low adiponectin levels in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been largely attributed to obesity which is common among these patients. In addition, evidence also suggests that low adiponectin in PCOS may be related to insulin resistance (
Khan, Naveed Ali +4 more
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International Journal of Trichology, 2010 Hirsutism represents a primary clinical indicator of androgen excess. The most common endocrine condition causing hirsutism is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnosing PCOS is not easy as the signs and symptoms are heterogenous. The newest diagnostic guideline made by the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society in 2006, claims the presence of ...
Kopera, Daisy +2 more
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Examination of newborn DNA methylation among women with polycystic ovary syndrome/hirsutism
Epigenetics, 2023 Research suggests that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) traits (e.g., hyperandrogenism) may create a suboptimal intrauterine environment and induce epigenetic modifications.
Kristen J. Polinski +11 more
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Does Metformin combined with Clomiphene Citrate improve fertility related outcomes in Clomiphene resistant women with PCOS : a systematic review [PDF]
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Colleran, Rebecca +5 more
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POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2021 INTRODUCTION: Hirsutism is a common condition affecting around 5-10% of female in the childbearing age. During menopausal evolution phase some terminal hair growth can occur in few females as part of normal aging process.
Tahir Ghaffar +5 more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pathogenesis, health consequences, and treatment of PCOS in relation to insulin resistance [PDF]
, 2012 The purpose of this paper is to present a review of the current research on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of the population. Despite its prevalence, PCOS
Bernier, Danielle
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