January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” This study presents a method using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry to quantify biotin in plasma and serum, and explores how high biotin intake can interfere with diagnostic immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin technology, potentially leading to misdiagnosis of endocrine disorders.
November 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement from the President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery reports the formation and incorporation of the International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, but offers no new research findings.
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” This study identified a 290 Kb microduplication in chromosome 1q22 in a family with members exhibiting neurodevelopmental disorders, suggesting a link between this genetic alteration and the observed neurological symptoms.
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study surveyed UK patients who experienced adverse events from Botulinum Toxin for cosmetic purposes, finding 79% reported issues like long-lasting anxiety, and highlighting low awareness of regulatory bodies and reporting structures.
In a retrospective clinical study, this research found that baricitinib is effective for alopecia areata, with 42.3% of patients achieving a significant reduction in hair loss by week 36, and 52.4% by week 52, outperforming previous trials.
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
June 2026 in “Value in Health” 3 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society”
December 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” This study concluded that adding metformin to oral contraceptives showed no significant improvement in PCOS symptoms compared to placebo, though the PCOS questionnaire was validated for response assessment.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that although initiation of breastfeeding is common among mothers in Abha, Saudi Arabia, discontinuation before the recommended duration is prevalent, especially among those with higher education and employment.
May 2018 in “Digital ProScholar Media eBooks” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of a newly synthesized fluoroquinolone against Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Escherichia coli strains. The researchers compared results from the microdilution technique and agar disk diffusion method to EUCAST's recommended breakpoint values, building on promising in silico molecular docking tests.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.
May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed temporary skin reactions at BCG vaccination sites following the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in five patients, suggesting underreported occurrences.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In a study on secondary hair follicle stem cells from Arbas cashmere goats, researchers found that 10 μg/mL quercetin for 48 hours enhances cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis through multiple signaling pathways, potentially improving cashmere production.
July 2023 in “Journal of Nursing Science Benha University (Print)” In this study conducted at Benha University Hospital, researchers found that most women with polycystic ovary syndrome had poor knowledge of the condition and over two-thirds experienced a low quality of life, with a significant positive correlation between knowledge level and quality of life scores.
The document concludes that a Quality Management System is crucial for maintaining product quality through innovation and proper technology transfer in the pharmaceutical industry.
August 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide may reduce hair shedding in women but needs longer trials to confirm its effectiveness.
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November 2009 in “DSpace (Federal University of Santa Catarina)” Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that Breezula® and Minoxidil both enhance hair growth in male pattern hair loss by promoting keratinocyte proliferation, with Breezula® potentially more potent in reducing the hair growth inhibitor IL-6.
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
In this summary, the researchers describe the Brazilian keratin treatment as a popular hair-straightening process that originated in Brazil in 2003 and has since gained global traction, particularly for smoothing and straightening curly or frizzy hair through a keratin-based product and heat application.
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February 2023 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas (English Edition)”
January 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” In this study, a 37-year-old Moroccan man experienced hair loss after two months of quetiapine treatment for major depressive disorder, which resolved after discontinuation, highlighting the need for awareness of this potential rare side effect.
March 2023 in “Mağallaẗ wāsit li-l-ʿulūm wa-al-ṭibb” This case report details a family in Iraq with biotin deficiency, highlighting improved outcomes in surviving children following diagnosis and lifelong biotin supplementation.
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August 2000 in “Blood” This article discusses the evaluation of minimal residual disease in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia using molecular methods and reports no new findings.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affected the quality of life of Chinese patients, with younger individuals and those experiencing hair loss for over a year reporting higher impact.
July 2021 in “JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCTATION OF THAILAND” In this study, young Thai men with androgenetic alopecia reported poorer quality of life compared to older men, as indicated by higher DLQI scores.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy with bicalutamide has limited effectiveness for female hair loss.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” This article provides regulatory updates, legal briefs, and industry news, reporting no new clinical findings.