June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Low-intensity shock wave therapy is effective in treating erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.
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January 2002 This review discusses various treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, comparing medications like finasteride and terazosin, as well as surgical and placebo options, without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2013 in “日本泌尿器科学会雑誌”
July 2025 in “International Journal of Health and Medicine” In this study, dual therapy with tamsulosin and solifenacin significantly improved urinary symptom severity and bladder capacity in BPH patients, but did not alter post-void residual urine volume. This supports using the combination therapy for managing LUTS, especially for storage-related symptoms, in clinical settings.
7 citations
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June 2025 in “Nano Energy” This study reports that triboelectro-responsive DNA hydrogels, enhanced with conductive polymers and triboelectric stimulation, effectively accelerate wound healing and exhibit strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, achieving 99.8% closure of bacterium-infected diabetic wounds in 14 days.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses factors influencing the earlier onset of puberty, such as obesity and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and emphasizes the need for further research and public health policy development.
January 2023 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” This review discusses current knowledge of isolated premature pubarche in infants and reports no new findings, highlighting it as a mild, self-limiting condition that necessitates exclusion of serious causes.
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January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” This study found that intra-follicular Wnt signaling and dermal BMP signaling oscillate differently during hair cycling in mice, affecting hair wave propagation and phases of hair growth.
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June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 2-year-old boy in critical condition who developed anagen effluvium, possibly due to hypotension and hypoxia triggering hair follicle apoptosis.
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October 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a patient with alopecia areata treated with diphencyprone, who experienced both successful hair regrowth and later intense hair shedding, compatible with telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible link between contact dermatitis treatments and telogen effluvium onset.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Nano Letters” This study developed a tannin-modified cellulose-polypyrrole dressing that accelerates wound healing by enhancing granulation tissue, optimizing collagen, and stimulating angiogenesis, while providing antibacterial protection against S. aureus and E. coli.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of Swyer Syndrome in adolescents with slow pubertal progression and primary amenorrhea due to the high risk of germ cell cancers.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl with ADHD who experienced reversible eyebrow alopecia after initiating atomoxetine treatment, with no further occurrences when the medication was reintroduced.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that scalp medical tattooing effectively improved cosmetic appearance and concealed bifid parietal whorls without complications in the patients evaluated.
53 citations
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June 1977 in “Lancet” In this study, jaw wiring led to significant weight loss in patients with severe obesity, but two-thirds regained weight after the wires were removed.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Science of the total environment” This study observed that higher PFAS concentrations during adolescence were linked to later pubertal development and lower estradiol levels in females, but not in males, potentially due to PFAS excretion with menstrual fluid.
August 2026 in “npj Flexible Electronics” This review outlines the potential of soft bioelectronics in wound care, emphasizing their ability to monitor and manage wounds through integrated smart systems and identifying challenges for future advancements in the field.
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” In this study, contaminated drinking water in Dakahlyia governorate was linked to health issues like hair loss, renal failure, and liver cirrhosis, attributed to industrial and agricultural pollutants.
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December 2025 in “Diagnostics” This case study reported a rare occurrence of cicatricial alopecia linked to zolpidem-induced sleep-related amnestic behavior, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive medication history for accurate diagnosis.
36 citations
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” This study found that finasteride increased fetal arousal activity in late gestation sheep by suppressing pregnane steroid synthesis, suggesting reduced GABAA receptor-mediated inhibition.
6 citations
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March 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century medical advocation against alcohol's impact on maternal and infant health in Britain, culminating in legislation to protect children from alcohol exposure in public venues and homes, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Current Urology Reports” This review focuses on recent advancements in understanding and treating ischemic and nonischemic priapism, but does not present new clinical results.
36 citations
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March 2014 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study indicated that abnormal Bmp signaling in β-catenin gain-of-function mutants is associated with anorectal malformations, shedding light on potential mechanisms underlying these congenital conditions.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” This paper presents two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome and suggests washing baby socks inside out as a potential preventative measure.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” This study found that four days of simulated night shift work in healthy adults reduced insulin sensitivity, suggesting a potential increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “Oncotarget” This study suggests that increased Wnt signaling may cause melanocyte stem cell exhaustion, leading to hair graying in aged mice by promoting excessive differentiation of melanocytes.
23 citations
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July 2003 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
21 citations
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July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine” This case report discusses hair-tourniquet syndrome in infants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications.
This study suggests that endurance exercise training may alleviate hormonal and inflammatory factors associated with BPH in rats, although it does not improve autophagy regulation.