This study found that BCG injection in COVID-19 convalescent adults reduced long COVID symptoms like hearing and cognitive issues but also led to increased hair loss in women at six months.
324 citations
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May 2002 in “Oncogene”
This study found that melatonin promotes the growth of secondary hair follicles in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats by enhancing the activity and proliferation of dermal papilla cells through involving the Wnt10b gene, though the detailed mechanisms remain undetermined.
10 citations
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July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.
September 2013 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses the discontinuation of the Bexxar regimen for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, noting that despite its effectiveness, it was under-prescribed due to marketing and development challenges without reporting new clinical results.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” This study found that treating cashmere goat kids with melatonin significantly increased secondary hair follicle density, improving cashmere quality and yield, likely through mechanisms involving the MAPK signaling pathway.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that the BP-3 extract from Boesenbergia rotunda, rich in panduratin A, demonstrated strong anti-adipogenesis and lipolysis effects on preadipocyte cells at non-toxic concentrations, and when formulated into a serum reduced thigh circumference and improved skin firmness in a human trial.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report describes a rare occurrence of ectodermal dysplasia features in a 14-year-old with MBTPS1 gene variants, expanding the known spectrum of related disorders.
March 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review evaluates photobiomodulation's diverse clinical uses in sports and medicine, reporting physiological modulation and potential therapeutic benefits, but emphasizes the importance of precise dosimetry for success.
December 2020 in “Nippon Laser Igakkaishi” This review covers the mechanisms and reported clinical effects of Photobiomodulation therapy, particularly in the fields of plastic surgery and dermatology, without presenting new clinical results.
August 2026 in “Materials & Design” In this study, researchers found that hydrogel scaffolds loaded with Runx2-overexpressing BMSCs significantly enhanced bone regeneration and osteogenic differentiation, offering new insights into treating large bone defects.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” In this study, researchers found that deleting the Bmi1 gene in murine melanocytes caused premature hair greying and loss of melanocyte lineage cells, highlighting BMI1's role in protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and oxidative damage.
November 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study found that autologous micrografts using AMT® technology effectively improved symptoms and mobility in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis, demonstrating safety and potential benefits at 1- and 6-months post-procedure.
306 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” This study found that GTx-024 significantly increased total lean body mass and improved physical function in healthy elderly men and postmenopausal women, suggesting potential use for muscle wasting conditions.
62 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reveals that basement membrane composition and structure in mouse hair follicles are specialized for distinct inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 being essential for maintaining these interfaces.
This study found that combining Ganoderma lucidum extract with microneedle therapy promoted hair growth in a mouse model of alopecia more effectively than microneedle therapy alone.
August 2021 in “Acta Haematologica Polonica” This paper discusses the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, emphasizing the differing prognoses between its indolent and aggressive subtypes and reporting no new clinical results.
160 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” This review discusses the evolution and potential of photobiomodulation therapy, highlighting its transition from skepticism to recognition in medical research; it reports no new experimental findings.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report identifies a novel maternally inherited MBTPS2 variant associated with an expanded phenotypic spectrum of BRESHECK syndrome, including cytopenias, bone marrow fibrosis, and chronic diarrhea.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review focuses on the pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, and safety profile of bicalutamide, a non-steroidal androgen receptor antagonist, in dermatological research, particularly its off-label use for improving female pattern hair loss as measured by Sinclair grading.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” This study found that high-dose-rate electronic brachytherapy was effective for treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, with no recurrences and good to excellent cosmetic results at 1 year or more.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “The American Journal of Surgical Pathology” This report highlights two cases where trichoblastoma in the breast was initially misdiagnosed as malignancy due to diagnostic challenges in needle core biopsies, emphasizing the importance of expert dermatopathologic review.
10 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that basal cell carcinoma and trichoblastoma may share differentiation toward the hair follicle, as indicated by strong positivity in CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi‐1 markers.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the adverse effects of unmonitored bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the need for patient education about its safety and efficacy compared to FDA-regulated hormones.
September 2002 in “Oncology Times” This study presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting reported that the epidermal growth factor receptor antibody ABX-EGF showed preliminary efficacy in renal cell cancer patients, with tolerable side effects, while bortezomib demonstrated clinical benefit in a significant proportion of multiple myeloma patients.
29 citations
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses the potential biomedical and clinical applications of brassinosteroids, highlighting their observed antiviral, anticancerous, and other bioactivities in animal test systems, but reports no new findings.
January 2012 in “Hacettepe University Institutional Repository (hacettepe.edu.tr)” This study found that using a contrast agent in Microbeam Radiation Therapy simulations increased the target dose but concluded that using a linear accelerator as an X-ray source did not preserve MRT advantages.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
33 citations
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May 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study identifies comedonal or cystic fibrofolliculomas as novel diagnostic clues for earlier recognition of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, potentially facilitating timely surveillance of associated systemic complications.