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Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows LAP levels elevated in PCOS patients with Metabolic Syndrome
LAP levels may help screen for metabolic syndrome in PCOS patients
This meta-analysis evaluates the accuracy of the lipid accumulation product (LAP) for screening metabolic syndrome in patients with polycyst…
In PCOS patients, higher LAP levels are linked to metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises heart disease and diabetes risk.
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
Bioinformatics study identifies shared immune genes and potential drugs for PCOS and T2DM
Could existing drugs treat shared genes in PCOS and type 2 diabetes?
A preclinical bioinformatics and experimental validation study analyzed GEO datasets from patients with PCOS and T2DM, identifying 239 commo…
A study identified 239 genes linked to both PCOS and type 2 diabetes, with 40 existing drugs like maraviroc potentially targeting them for n…
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Sys. Review
Gut microbiome dysbiosis and dietary modifications are associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in women of reproductive age
Your Gut Microbiome May Be Playing a Hidden Role in PCOS
This systematic review examined the role of gut microbiome dysbiosis, dietary modifications, and probiotic supplementation in women of repro…
A comprehensive review finds that disruptions in gut bacteria may fuel the hormonal chaos, insulin resistance, and inflammation at the heart…
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Sys. Review
Scoping review of molecular pathways in insulin resistance among women with PCOS
Your PCOS Symptoms May Start in Your Cells, Not Your Weight
This scoping review examined molecular or cellular pathways related to insulin resistance or glucose metabolism in women of reproductive age…
Women with PCOS often face insulin resistance rooted in cells, not weight, shifting treatment focus from body size to cellular signals for b…
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
RCT
Review of quercetin in metabolic diseases shows promise but lacks clinical validation
Review suggests quercetin may have multiple beneficial effects on metabolic conditions
This review evaluates quercetin for conditions including diabetes, obesity, and gout.
A natural compound found in fruits and vegetables shows promise for managing type 2 diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease, though human…
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Sys. Review
Systematic review shows PCOS in obese women links to high MASLD and 2–4 fold increased cardiovascular and diabetes risks
PCOS Is Not Just About Your Ovaries Anymore
This systematic review evaluated the extra-ovarian health impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, with a focus on those with o…
Polycystic ovary syndrome is being rethought as a full-body metabolic condition, and that shift could change how — and by whom — it's treate…
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
Chinese women with PCOS phenotypes A, B, C show higher BMI, WC, and blood pressure than phenotype D
Not All PCOS Is The Same — And Your Heart May Know It
A cross-sectional study of 206 Chinese women with PCOS found that phenotypes A, B, and C had significantly higher BMI, waist circumference, …
The form of PCOS you have — A, B, C, or D — may shape your future heart risk far more than the label alone suggests.
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds liraglutide improves menstrual frequency and BMI in overweight women with PCOS
A Common Weight Loss Drug May Ease a Hidden Cause of Infertility
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 330 overweight or obese women with PCOS found liraglutide significantly increased menstrual frequen…
A common weight loss drug helps overweight women with PCOS restore regular periods and improve metabolic health.
Apr 12, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
Homocysteine and androgen profiles show outcome-specific associations in PCOS patients with infertility, live birth, or spontaneous abortion
Homocysteine Levels Shift Meaningfully During Pregnancy
This retrospective cohort study evaluated homocysteine and androgen profiles in 875 PCOS patients categorized by reproductive outcomes.
In women with PCOS, high homocysteine links strongly to male hormones when conception fails, but this connection weakens significantly durin…
Frontiers
Apr 10, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
RCT
Feasibility study finds time-restricted eating safe in PCOS with exploratory metabolic signals
Can time-restricted eating help people with PCOS lose weight safely?
A 24-week crossover feasibility RCT in 11 participants with PCOS found time-restricted eating (18-hour fast) was safe with near-total compli…
A small study found that time-restricted eating was safe and helped people with PCOS lose weight and improve blood sugar levels, though rese…
Apr 9, 2026
Oncology
RCT
vNOTES shows non-inferiority to laparoscopy for ovarian cystectomy in pilot trial
Can a gentler surgery remove ovarian cysts with less pain?
A pilot RCT of 64 patients with benign ovarian tumors compared vNOTES to conventional laparoscopy.
A gentler surgery that removes ovarian cysts through the vagina instead of the belly caused less pain after the operation, a small trial fou…
Apr 4, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Sys. Review
Review Proposes Gut Microbiota-Ferroptosis Axis in PCOS and Potential TCM Role
Review explores gut bacteria link to PCOS and potential role of Chinese herbal medicine
A systematic review proposes a theoretical perspective that gut microbiota dysbiosis may trigger ferroptosis in ovarian granulosa cells in P…
A scientific review explored how gut bacteria imbalances might contribute to PCOS by triggering a specific type of cell stress called ferrop…
Frontiers
Apr 3, 2026