Lujan Research Lab
@CornellOvaryLab
Researchers @CornellNutri. Dedicated to improving women’s reproductive and metabolic health. Experts in #ultrasound, #PCOS, and human #nutrition.
We have 2 workshops for women with PCOS interested in helping us with planning a future PCOS research project - one workshop is in London, the other one is in Birmingham. Last chance to sign up, we are almost fully booked! Scan poster QRs for more information.
A new set of clinical guidelines published in @TheEndoSociety's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is reshaping how physicians diagnose and treat hirsutism, a condition that causes excessive male-pattern hair growth in women: endocrinenews.endocrine.org/new-guidelines…
The PCOS Phenotype in Unselected Populations study found an overall prevalence rate of PCOS to be 11% across eight countries in a medically unbiased population-based cohort, again highlighting the public health burden of this understudied condition. doi.org/10.1186/s12916…
📢 Big news: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is changing! The current name has caused confusion, stigma & misdiagnosis for decades. It’s time for change — and YOU can help choose the new name. 💜 📝 Take the survey now: 🔗 tinyurl.com/PCOSNameChange #WomensHealth #PCOS #PCOSNameChange
A new study found that exercise & alternate day feeding in PCOS rats could improve outcomes, possibly by epigenetically modulating gene expression, supporting future research in potential epigenetic therapeutic methods to reverse PCOS dysregulation. doi.org/10.1038/s41598…
We are pleased to announce our Joint Guideline with @TheEndoSociety, Preexisting Diabetes and Pregnancy, is now available. Read the Guideline in the latest issue of @EJEndo 👇 doi.org/10.1093/ejendo… #endocrinology #diabetes #pregnancy
A recent cohort study in women found that weight loss of 10-25% was associated with increased chance of pregnancy, reduced risk of gestational diabetes, and decreased number of emergency c-sections performed. doi.org/10.1093/humrep…
@athena_DAO_ was super proud to be the first to collaborate with @ResearchHub to fund pre-prints from amazing labs working on hormonal health.
Last but not least, a big LinkedIn-style shoutout to everyone who has pledged their hard earned $RSC to fund preregistered science on @ResearchHub💸2⃣🔬 @dmt_quest @AdamDraper @athena_DAO_ @jeffyfish9 @TylerDiorio @dominikus_brian @dwinny_21 @DhandhaMaulik @Delyea_Cole & more
A nationwide cohort study in Sweden found individuals with PCOS face higher risk of premenstrual disorders, which have significant negative health outcomes such as perinatal depression, early menopause, suicidal behavior, and premature death. doi.org/10.1155/da/822…
Tashara M. Leak, associate professor and associate dean of Cornell Human Ecology in New York City in @CornellCHE received a stop-work order in early May on a $990,000, five-year grant that funded the Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H After School Club. The prototype for a…
New study found that youth's narratives & perspectives on menarche are largely negative, linking to depression and anxiety, despite rises in menstrual activism. doi.org/10.1002/jad.70…
A systematic review & meta-analysis found that first degree relatives women with PCOS are at increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders, highlighting the significant genetic component in its pathogenesis. doi.org/10.1111/cen.15…
New paper from our lab is out! Weight loss may provide temporary improvement in the phenotypic presentation of PCOS, but sustained lifestyle change may be required to maintain these benefits. doi.org/10.3390/nu1713…
Have your say on changing the name of #PCOS ESE members are invited by the Australian @nhmrc Centre and the @aepcossociety (AE-PCOS) to be involved in an important global initiative to change the name of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Take survey 👇 ow.ly/zx1u50WkjGW
New Strategic Plan from the Office of Nutrition Research @NIH
✍️ Your voice matters! 🔗 forms.office.com/e/YGHVgYcfze Living in the UK and been diagnosed with #PCOS? Please share (anonymously) your experiences and engagement with internet-enabled technologies for PCOS-related health & quality of life, lifestyle management, and self-care routines
A systematic review & meta-analysis evaluated how accurately PCOS is identified in administrative health data. Of 4 studies, definitions varied widely & validity was inconsistent, highlighting need for standardized case definitions in population studies. doi.org/10.1093/humrep…
New Research: Psychological symptoms in perimenarcheal adolescents: association with PCOS risk factors frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #FrontiersIn #Endocrinology
If you want to understand how weight loss injections 🩼 like #mounjaro & #ozempic work for #PCOS then you won’t want to miss our upcoming webinar. Sign up: tinyurl.com/PCOSGLP1s Join us & the amazing @robertobaggio99 for this evidence based & patient centred session
A qualitative study found that patients with PCOS report dismissed symptoms, misaligned goals with providers, and turn to social media for info, showing the need for better education and clinical care. doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre…