153 citations
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January 2001 in “Science” In a neonatal rat model, this study found that topical CDK2 inhibitors reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in 33 to 50% of the animals, suggesting a potential strategy for preventing alopecia in cancer patients.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study examined uncharacterized CYP21A2 gene variants related to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and found that several mutations reduce enzyme activity, which may help improve diagnostic and treatment strategies.
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” This report highlights a case of possible association between myotonic dystrophy type 1 and basal cell carcinoma, urging clinicians to consider this link despite negative genetic testing for known hereditary BCC syndromes.
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” This review discusses recent insights into Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome, including the functions of the FLCN gene and clinical recommendations for screening and treatment, but it reports no new experimental results.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examined the diverse therapeutic potentials of cannabinoids, highlighting their applications in pain, neurological, and cancer treatments, and emphasized the benefits of biodegradable polymers in improving drug delivery; however, further clinical trials are needed to fully explore these potentials.
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October 2022 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that betibeglogene autotemcel significantly improved transfusion independence in 89% of patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, although the high cost and manufacturing challenges may limit widespread adoption.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining hair transplantation with platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly improved hair regeneration, reduced hair loss, and minimized skin lesion areas in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to hair transplantation alone, suggesting enhanced treatment efficacy.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
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July 2017 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” This study found that CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer were linked to increased risks of fatigue, alopecia, and stomatitis compared to placebo.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) prevented UVB-induced basal cell carcinomas in a mouse model, suggesting ODC is a potential target for chemoprevention strategies.
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November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
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September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics” This study suggests that caribine may enhance the interaction between CRFR and maltose binding protein, potentially offering a new approach for treating hair loss.
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February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This article reviews the clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing the need for enhanced understanding and early diagnosis, but reports no new research findings.
38 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Urology” In this study, androgen deprivation, particularly through finasteride treatment, effectively reduced chronic bacterial prostatitis severity in rats, suggesting potential for improved treatment modalities combining finasteride and levofloxacin.
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, alopecia areata patients treated with diphencyprone showed a significant increase in CD8 lymphocytes around hair bulbs, which may be associated with hair regrowth.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Transboundary and Emerging Diseases” This report describes an outbreak of catheter-related infections by ESBL-producing E. coli in calves at an animal teaching hospital, highlighting the risk of these strains becoming nosocomial and increasing mortality and antibiotic use.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This study identified a new genotype, V281+I172N/V281L, linked to non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, suggesting it should be considered in genetic panels for the condition.
24 citations
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December 2011 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study found that the collagen-binding fusion protein PTH-CBD significantly improved hair regrowth and follicle health in mice after chemotherapy, suggesting potential as a therapy for chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Versican in dermal papilla cells is crucial for healthy hair growth.
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February 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that VDR deficiency in mice leads to various skin pathologies but does not affect the phenotype or function of Langerhans cells.
17 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” This study found that after 24 weeks of DPCP treatment for alopecia areata, there was a significant increase in new capillaries and hair regrowth detectable by videocapillaroscopy.
This case report describes a 12-year-old male dog with hepatoid cell carcinoma, showing significant health improvement after a month of bioregulatory therapy, including gastroenteropathy resolution, hair regrowth, and restored vision.
In preclinical studies, topical CUR61414 reduced Hh signaling and shrank BCCs in mice, but this study found no clinical efficacy in human superficial or nodular BCCs.
February 2020 in “Oncology Times” This article reviews antibody drug conjugates for cancer treatment, describing their mechanism, recent approvals, and ongoing research efforts, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2009 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a pediatric instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts partially responding to calcipotriene cream, aiming to remind clinicians about this often overlooked condition.
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August 2019 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers identified a specific T cell receptor associated with carbamazepine-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions, demonstrating its potential for therapeutic development in patients with the HLA-B*15:02 genotype.
124 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found that activation of cannabinoid 1 receptors in human scalp hair follicles may limit excessive mast cell activation and maturation, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for managing MC-dependent skin diseases.
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November 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study highlights that the ACIP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, due to the safety of non-live vaccines in these groups and the protection they also offer to infants.