August 2023 in “İzmir tepecik eğitim hastanesi dergisi” This study suggests that the role of vitamin 25(OH)D in the pathogenesis of PCOS and diminished ovarian reserve may be independent of serum vitamin 25(OH)D levels.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found no significant association between serum vitamin D levels and Alopecia areata when compared to healthy controls.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” This article reviews the potential role of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct to alemtuzumab therapy in multiple sclerosis management, noting its possible benefits for autoimmune comorbidities and patient adherence, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” This case report highlights a rare incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with sickle cell trait, emphasizing the need for awareness of autoimmune disease associations beyond sickle cell disease.
October 2019 in “Turkderm” This study examined the demographics of patients diagnosed with pernio and compared their vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin levels with those of a control group.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that Iranian patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower zinc and vitamin D levels than healthy controls, indicating these nutrients' potential role in disease management.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a relationship between telogen effluvium and decreased iron stores.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the relationship between topical sunscreen use and vitamin D synthesis but reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Gene Cell and Tissue” This study found no significant correlation between zinc deficiency and vitamin B12 levels in blood samples from Ahvaz residents, despite some observed age-related trends in micronutrient levels.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This article reports the first case of group B streptococcal meningitis in an HIV-positive patient who had previously undergone a splenectomy.
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January 2013 in “Surgical Science” This study observed that vitamin and iron deficiencies were similarly prevalent in the first post-surgical year for patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, except for more frequent vitamin B6 deficiency in sleeve gastrectomy patients.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that patients with vitiligo had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls.
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March 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that RANK-RANKL signaling regulates hair renewal and epidermal homeostasis in mice, revealing its role in initiating hair growth cycles and maintaining skin cell activity.
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July 2023 in “The Neuroscience Journal of Shefaye Khatam” In this review, the authors summarized the neuroprotective role of water- and fat-soluble vitamins in neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting their potential preventive and therapeutic effects through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties while acknowledging some studies question their preventive influence.
July 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” In this study, the authors observed that among elderly participants, 59.1% did not experience depression, correlating with measured average levels of apolipoprotein A and B. They suggest early screening can help manage apolipoprotein levels, potentially reducing depression risk and improving quality of life.
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses the potential of combined therapy with WP 631 and epothilone B for ovarian cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” This study suggests a possible link between late puberty onset and decreased prostate cancer risk, while over-the-counter ibuprofen use was associated with increased risk.
November 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” In this study conducted on Iraqi individuals with celiac disease not on a gluten-free diet, researchers observed elevated serum urea and creatinine levels, which may indicate an increased risk of renal dysfunction, alongside decreased magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C compared to healthy controls.
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June 2016 in “PLoS ONE” In these initial clinical studies, NAP monotherapy showed significant reductions in HBsAg levels among patients with chronic HBV, suggesting potential as part of future combination therapies.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This study found that oil from CG17 garden cress seeds had higher amounts of β-carotenoids, tocopherols, and vitamins compared to other genotypes, with varying physiochemical properties across all seeds.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” This study analyzed Sphenodesme involucrata var. paniculata leaves and found high carbohydrate and calcium content, along with several bioactive compounds, supporting their use in traditional medicine for their nutrient-rich properties.
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October 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Adequate vitamin D is crucial for skin health and should be considered in dermatology.
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January 2017 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study observed that Cyp27b1−/− mice exhibited growth and skeletal abnormalities similar to those of Vdr−/− mice, despite differences like the development of alopecia in Vdr−/− mice, suggesting that 1α,25D3 may directly influence chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This source discusses various causes of hair loss, including conditions like alopecia areata and infections like ringworm, and notes that herbal formulations are gaining attention as potential treatments due to their minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs.
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” In this study, eight patients with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets who share a specific VDR mutation showed improved clinical symptoms except alopecia after up to 11 years of treatment.
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August 2021 in “Nutrition research” This study suggests that estrogen regulates vitamin A metabolism in skin tissues in a sex-dependent manner, which may have implications for treating acne, hair loss, and skin immunity.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigated the use of spironolactone in patients with estrogen-dependent cancers, aiming to determine if it is linked to increased cancer recurrence risk, but results are not reported.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” In this study, low serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with premature graying of hair, while no significant difference in vitamin D levels was observed between affected individuals and healthy controls.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin and vitamin D levels compared to controls, suggesting these could be diagnostic biomarkers for the condition.