2 citations
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September 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” In this study, researchers observed that while there were no significant microvascular abnormalities in the macula of PCOS patients, the parafoveal thickness was significantly increased in most quadrants.
10 citations
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April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” This study concluded that there is no association between male pattern baldness and the severity or presence of coronary artery disease as measured by Gensini and Rentrop scores.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that female pattern baldness may be a marker for increased risk of coronary artery disease events among women.
In this observational study, men with early onset androgenic alopecia exhibited a statistically significant correlation with more severe forms of coronary artery disease compared to those without the condition.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this case study, a rare scalp arteriovenous fistula developed after hair transplantation in a 29-year-old male was successfully treated using endovascular embolization with platinum coils, resulting in symptom resolution and complete fistula disappearance without complications.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” This review discusses various treatments for androgenic alopecia, highlighting FDA-approved options and other commonly used therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” This study reported that male baldness was not significantly linked to the severity of coronary artery disease, challenging previous studies suggesting such an association.
2 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with a cosmetically concerning forehead lesion and a history of right frontal headaches, featuring a small palpable and pulsatile erythematous lesion with associated macular erythema.
15 citations
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January 2000 in “Japanese Heart Journal” This case report discusses a 45-year-old Japanese man who developed myocardial infarction while using 1% topical minoxidil for baldness, highlighting the need for caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders.
January 2023 in “Repositorio Institucional Universidad El Bosque” In this case report, a rare traumatic arteriovenous fistula following hair transplant was successfully treated using percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL, a liquid embolic agent.
This case study indicates that older patients with NMOSD may show favorable clinical improvements with aggressive treatment, even when the intervention is initiated later in the disease course.
9 citations
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July 2013 in “Clinical Neuroradiology” A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This case report describes a novel dermoscopic finding of blue-grey dots in a target pattern around yellow dots and follicles in radiation-induced alopecia following cerebral angiography with fluoroscopy.
October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that baldness and a family history of this trait may be primary indicators for an increased likelihood of coronary artery disease among Iranian men undergoing elective coronary angiography.
17 citations
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June 2012 in “The Anatolian journal of cardiology” This study found that increased hair graying was associated with a greater coronary atherosclerotic burden, suggesting it could serve as a risk marker for coronary artery disease independent of age.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Bali Medical Journal” In this study involving patients with coronary artery disease, a preauricular crease was present in 77% of cases, suggesting it may be worth investigating for association with the condition.
May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Neuroscience” This article discusses a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, detailing symptoms, diagnostic features, and treatment with corticosteroids, but it reports no new clinical findings.
This study found that the human hairline is closely linked to several cranial, cerebral, and vascular structures, enabling precise localization of key neuroanatomical landmarks, which could assist in planning neurosurgical procedures.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This review identified two promising therapeutic targets for drug repurposing to treat refractory angina in patients with angina pectoris without obstructive coronary artery disease: endothelin-1 receptor blockers and soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators.
15 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” This case report describes an 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease, highlighting symptoms such as developmental delays and poor therapeutic response due to significant brain and vascular abnormalities.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This case report identified a 4-month-old boy with Menkes disease, a neurodegenerative disorder of copper metabolism, noting symptoms like recurrent seizures, developmental delay, and specific physical characteristics, confirmed by genetic sequencing showing a pathogenic ATP7A mutation and low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels.
In this study, researchers emphasized the escalating burden of peripheral arterial disease in India due to increasing diabetes prevalence, compounded by a shortage and urban concentration of vascular surgeons, necessitating that general surgeons enhance their diagnostic skills.
17 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This report highlights a case where intralesional cidofovir successfully treated squamous cell carcinoma without systemic toxicity, suggesting it may be a viable alternative to surgical excision.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Cureus” This study outlines the features and diagnosis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, highlighting its association with specific genes, its prevalence among pigmented races, and treatment with systemic steroids and immunosuppressants.
This case report describes retinal occlusion and medial canthal swelling in a 64-year-old female following the injection of acellular porcine urinary bladder matrix for hair restoration, a previously unreported side effect.
October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This report describes a unique anatomical case featuring a detailed formation of a periaortic venous ring in an organic sample.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This review discusses the preliminary results of using rotational thrombectomy for acute dialysis-access graft occlusion in the upper extremity, reporting no new clinical outcomes.
January 2016 in “e-Oftalmo CBO Revista Digital de Oftalmologia” This review discusses central serous chorioretinopathy, detailing its etiology, associated factors, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic options, but provides no new clinical findings.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This paper discusses the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular atherosclerosis, focusing on carotid intima-media thickness and the SYNTAX score, and reports no new results.