June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients in Kuwait had higher odds of death, ICU admission, ARDS, and pneumonia compared to Kuwaiti patients.
January 2020 in “Emergency Medicine News” This article discusses the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of acute radiation syndrome, using a case of a boy exposed to radioactive material in the desert, but reports no new research findings.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report describes a 36-year-old African American woman with discoid lupus resulting in skin lesions, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing cutaneous and systemic lupus symptoms.
May 1999 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” This case report discusses an elite female gymnast who experienced delayed menarche likely due to exercise-associated amenorrhea and diagnosed wrist conditions, recommending a treatment of reduced weight-bearing and dietary review.
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January 2015 in “ADMET and DMPK” This study observed that hyaluronan's transformation into HA·3Ca and its hydrate increases drug absorption by changing its molecular characteristics, influenced by zwitterionic character and acidic pH.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review synthesizes recent research to propose a precision framework for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata based on genetic insights and pathway biology, highlighting the roles of androgen-receptor signaling, immune dysregulation, and emerging therapies like regenerative medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics.
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review discusses the potential for surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance hair regrowth by improving drug absorption and stability, focusing on their use with agents like minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
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October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics” This article discusses the application and considerations of bariatric surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, highlighting the need for specialized programs but reporting no new clinical results.
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” This meta-analysis reported a significant association between polycystic ovary syndrome and an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed a significant increase in certain dermatologic conditions a month and two months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, which may suggest a link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection.
42 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review summarizes the use of 3D printing technologies for creating microneedles and evaluates their associated benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations, but does not present new experimental results.
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
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July 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that decision-making effects related to time of day and chronotype were only significant when using RNA-based chronotype measurements, indicating molecular clock differences may influence these behaviors.
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March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found significant differences in serum lipoprotein (a) and triglyceride levels between men with androgenetic alopecia and those with normal hair, suggesting a need for dermatologists to monitor lipid profiles in these patients.
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October 2013 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This article discusses the autoimmune pathogenesis of alopecia areata and reviews the use of immunosuppressive therapies in its treatment, but it does not provide new clinical results.
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June 2015 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” This study found that extreme morning and evening chronotypes exhibited significant differences in the timing of circadian clock gene expression in hair follicle cells.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Immunology” This study found that in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, xanthine oxidase activity is a useful marker for oxidative stress and is positively correlated with inflammatory markers and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
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August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This study found that GAGS scores for acne were higher in younger women with PCOS and a lower BMI, but showed no association with levels of androgen hormones.
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January 2014 in “Journal of skin cancer” This study found that most completely excised basal cell carcinomas in the head and neck were nodular, with a 2.7% recurrence rate, particularly in median areas, likely due to anatomical and histopathological factors.
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October 2012 in “International Urology and Nephrology” This case report describes a 40-year-old man whose secondary infertility, observed after prolonged finasteride use for hair loss, resolved following discontinuation of the drug, resulting in a live birth.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation using specific techniques may improve the natural appearance of transplanted hair in patients with male-pattern hair loss.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” This study found that temporary hair loss is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and biotin supplementation showed low effectiveness in preventing this hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This case study describes a 14-year-old girl with pili annulati who had fragile hair, which may be due to cavities within the hair shafts as seen in electron microscopic examinations.
13 citations
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests no significant association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata.
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August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” This study found that botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats exposed to cigarette smoke, suggesting it may help improve flap viability in smokers.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study retrospectively analyzed 3028 patients with telogen effluvium, finding that 6.2% had iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency was common, especially in women who were more often prescribed vitamin D therapy.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study suggests that the gene rs27647 polymorphism may play a role in the pathogenesis of severe acne vulgaris in post-adolescent male patients.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” In this study, no significant association was found between the VDR FokI gene polymorphism and alopecia areata, though further research in diverse populations is needed.
10 citations
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January 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that GnRH agonist treatment improved hirsutism scores more than finasteride after six months in women with idiopathic hirsutism, with both treatments causing no menstrual abnormalities or side-effects.