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October 1985 in “Genetics Research” This study found that in chimaeric mice models, the pigment distribution and pattern were influenced by the sash genotype, demonstrating the melanocyte-autonomous nature of the beige and leaden loci.
In this case study, ischemic stroke occurred in a 20-year-old male taking finasteride for hair loss, with multiple genetic predispositions for thrombosis; while causality is uncertain, clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing finasteride to patients with thrombotic risk factors.
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that absence of the vitamin D receptor in keratinocytes impairs canonical Wnt signaling and leads to alopecia due to defects in keratinocyte stem cells.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This historical overview commemorates Grzegorz Józef Wojciech Ziembicki, a pioneering surgical leader at Lviv General Hospital, highlighting his contributions to surgical education, innovative procedures, and anesthesia practices during his tenure from 1882 to 1915.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the unique management skills necessary for building a successful hair restoration surgery team and contrasts them with managing a general cosmetic surgery practice, without reporting new research findings.