January 2019 in “Current research in diabetes & obesity journal” A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This report describes six patients experiencing significant relief from migraine symptoms after undergoing hair transplantation.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” Postpartum hair loss usually stops within 4-6 months.
June 2013 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This article discusses the development of an interactive workbook by OCCAM to help cancer patients communicate their use of complementary and alternative medicine with healthcare providers and reports no clinical results.
January 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports on a patient whose symptoms, including trichoepitheliomas and clinical alopecia, may suggest a new syndrome possibly linked to myasthenia gravis.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hyperandrogenism in women, emphasizing that cyproterone acetate is effective for severe hirsutism, though it reports no new clinical findings.
This article from BJU International discusses the slow progress in prostate cancer research and reports no new findings.
January 2007 in “Más dermatología” This review found no clinical studies on hair shaft disorder treatments but reported improvement from minoxidil or oral retinoids in certain conditions, emphasizing gentle hair care and genetic counseling for management.
This article reviews different generations of synthetic retinoids for dermatological use, discussing their efficacy and significant side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that effective and safe alopecia reduction surgery is possible when specific surgical techniques are used, minimizing complications.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This book reviews various aspects of hair replacement surgery, offering detailed information on grafting techniques and alopecia reduction methods but presents no new clinical findings.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This book review discusses "Eye and Skin Disease" by Mannis, Macsai, and Huntley, highlighting its comprehensive examination of the interconnections between dermatologic and ophthalmologic conditions, valuable for both specialties.
This review discusses drug repositioning for cardiometabolic disorders and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize its potential benefits, such as known safety profiles and reduced development costs compared to new drug development.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that transgender patients on masculinizing hormone therapy had a higher likelihood of developing acne compared to cisgender women, and were more likely to experience AGA compared to cisgender women.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the potential of using SULT1A1 expression in the scalp as a biomarker to predict response to minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and emphasizes the need for more research to understand and manage the disease, while also suggesting initiatives like educating hairstylists for early detection.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews a case of impressive hair regrowth in a man with androgenetic alopecia using a combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin, but provides no clinical trial results; the authors call for informed consent before recommending this treatment.
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” This review discusses the potential of single cell technologies to improve understanding and treatment of impaired wound healing and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and possible genetic and environmental influences of polycystic ovary syndrome but provides no new research findings.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews the potential advantages of secretome derivatives from human uterine cervical stem cells in MSC therapy and notes the need for regulatory standards to ensure safety and efficacy.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
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August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” This review discusses manipulating the stem cell niche as a strategy in regenerative medicine to repair damaged tissues, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges but reporting no new results.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Consumer Research” This study found that corporate social responsibility can enhance consumer perceptions of product performance, especially when viewed as motivated by genuine benevolence rather than self-interest.
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December 2018 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that phenotypic plasticity, including processes like dedifferentiation and transdifferentiation, plays a crucial role in cancer initiation, progression, and therapy resistance, broadening our understanding of cancer dynamics and potential treatment strategies.
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May 2016 in “Cochrane library” This review concluded that corticosteroids improve muscle strength and function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy over short-term periods, but evidence on prolonging walking ability remains insufficient, and side effects are common.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for various applications such as tissue regeneration and wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results and calls for clearer guidance on suitable treatments.
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.