Hofmann K

ORCID: 0000-0002-4099-1596 · 3 papers in corpus
observational 2025
Sleep disorders and psychological comorbidities in women with polycystic ovary syndrome - a cross-sectional study
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-025-08049-9

PURPOSE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic and hormonal disorder that affects physical and emotional well-being. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess associated factors like sleep disturbance, obstructive sleep …

observational 2024
Gaps in knowledge regarding the diagnostic criteria and management of PCOS in Germany: An anonymous web-based survey
Heliyon ·doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40431

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition that can include a myriad of symptom complexes. A study in North America demonstrated that a significant percentage of physicians were unaware of crucial aspects o…

diagnostic-accuracy 2011
The diagnostic accuracy of two human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) testing systems in combination with CA125 in the differential diagnosis of ovarian masses
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine ·doi:10.1515/cclm.2011.709

BACKGROUND: Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is the best known single tumor marker for ovarian cancer (OC). We investigated whether the additional information of the human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) improves diagnostic accuracy. METHODS: We retr…