December 2024 in “eCommons - AKU (Aga Khan University)” This study concluded that the platelet rich plasma injectable competency assessment tool (PICAT) demonstrated strong validity, internal consistency, and inter-rater reliability for evaluating dermatology residents at PNS Shifa Hospital.
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that knockdown of PCAT1 inhibited hair follicle regeneration in nude mice by disrupting the miR-329/Wnt10b axis and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, highlighting PCAT1's role in promoting follicle regrowth.
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This study reported two cases of ryzophagia among nonpregnant women in the US, with symptoms resolving after iron dextran therapy, suggesting a link with iron deficiency.
June 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that PCAT1 and HOTAIR gene expressions were significantly lower in individuals with androgenic alopecia compared to healthy controls, suggesting their potential involvement in the condition's pathogenesis.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” This retrospective cross-section study found that in a cohort of Pica patients in Iraq, 92.4% were female, and many had low levels of ferritin, hemoglobin, and vitamin D, which may contribute to the disorder by causing psychological issues.