January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Panoramic Trichoscopy is a new, better way to assess widespread hair loss.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This piece discusses the importance of diagnosing and treating refractive errors and ocular diseases in patients with alopecia areata for better prognosis, but it presents no new findings.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that combining metformin with myo-inositol improved outcomes for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, resulting in a statistically significant increase in normal ovarian size and higher pregnancy rates compared to treatment with metformin alone.
September 2022 in “Al-Azhar University Journal of Virus Researches and Studies” This study found that vitamin D supplementation significantly improved ovulation rates in PCOS patients undergoing treatment with clomiphene citrate.
January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” This study found a significant association between antigliadin antibodies (IgA and IgG) and alopecia areata severity, suggesting a need for celiac disease screening in these patients.
June 2020 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation improves recovery time and hair density in cicatricial alopecia patients, but not in those with androgenic alopecia.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the n-butanol extract of Russelia equisetiformis showed the strongest antidepressant effect, while its hydro-alcohol extract demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects.
March 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” In this study, among individuals with androgenic alopecia, stromal vascular fraction injections led to greater clinical improvement and hair density increases compared to nanofat injections, with 26.7% of participants showing great improvement versus 6.7% in the nanofat group after six months.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector” This study reported that adding human and horse hair fibers to concrete improved its mechanical properties and strength.
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January 2021 in “The Scientific Journal of Al-Azhar Medical Faculty Girls” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum osteopontin levels and more eye abnormalities compared to healthy controls, although visual acuity was not affected.
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January 2000 This study identified a strong association between heavy metal contamination in drinking water and chronic diseases like renal failure and liver cirrhosis in Great Cairo Cities, Egypt.
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December 2021 in “ACS Nano” This review discussed the potential of multifunctional photoresponsive hydrogels for wound regeneration, highlighting various types prepared with diverse photosensitizers and photothermal/photodynamic agents, and explored their role in modulating bacterial microenvironments to inhibit infection and promote healing.
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February 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a novel programmable device delivering VEGF through miniaturized needles significantly improved healing outcomes in diabetic mice's chronic wounds compared to traditional topical treatments.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
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October 2010 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” In this study, copper-doxorubicin liposomes with multidose therapy reduced systemic toxicity compared to ammonium sulfate-loaded doxorubicin liposomes, while combinatorial strategies further enhanced tumor regression and accumulation.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This systematic review reports that "COVID toes" and other skin manifestations can be initial signs of COVID-19, and advises immunosuppressive therapy adjustments only for infected or at-risk patients.
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May 2008 in “Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the roles of human tissue kallikreins in skin physiology and pathology and reports no new findings, emphasizing their potential involvement in various skin functions and conditions.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
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September 2013 in “American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias®” This study found that a new peptide, Snakin-Z, from Ziziphus jujuba fruits, shows significant inhibitory effects on AChE and BChE enzymes and strong antioxidant activity, suggesting potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease treatment.
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that endocrine therapy for breast cancer is associated with a pattern of hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, negatively impacting quality of life despite mild severity.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” This study found that heterozygous mice overexpressing Claudin-6 experienced alterations in epidermal and hair follicle differentiation, leading to distinctive coat characteristics and a disrupted epidermal permeability barrier.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study identified novel genetic associations with skin phenotypes such as age-spots, freckles, and hair characteristics in Japanese women, providing insights into the genetic basis of these traits.
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapy-related hair disorders in oncology patients, detailing underlying mechanisms and potential management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2021 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This review discusses cardiovascular risks associated with androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer patients and highlights ongoing research, including the potential reduced COVID-19 susceptibility, but reports no new results.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” This study found that 12 weeks of melatonin supplementation improved mental health and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to a placebo.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” In this study, silver nanoparticles derived from Ziziphus nummularia leaf extract showed enhanced antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth properties compared to the leaf extract itself.
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that oral sulfasalazine led to varying hair regrowth outcomes in patients with persistent alopecia areata, with 56.3% showing moderate to good responses.
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia is often more severe and diffuse than alopecia from endocrine therapy, with both conditions negatively impacting patients' emotional wellbeing, and moderate to significant improvement was observed with dermatologic therapy.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
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December 2019 in “Iranian Biomedical Journal” This study found that hair follicle stem cells could enhance burn wound healing and improve tissue tensile strength in rats.