April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
June 2022 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A new hair loss treatment is being developed using reprogrammed stem cells to grow new hair follicles.
August 2024 in “Medicine” Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
August 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” Long COVID affects over half of COVID-19 survivors, causing a range of symptoms like fatigue and neurological issues, with no specific treatment yet.
April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The conclusion is that a team of skin doctors and psychiatrists is needed to better treat patients with mind-skin disorders.
May 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Skin diseases like psoriasis, lupus, and others can increase heart disease risk due to factors like chronic inflammation and genetic susceptibility.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
218 citations,
January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
198 citations,
July 2011 in “Cochrane library” Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
16 citations,
June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for hair loss are showing promise due to better understanding of genetics and the immune system.
2 citations,
December 2016 in “EMBO journal” Susan Lee Lindquist was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to understanding protein folding and its role in disease.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
379 citations,
May 2016 in “Cochrane library” Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
88 citations,
December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Layer-by-Layer self-assembly is promising for biomedical uses like tissue engineering and cell therapy, but challenges remain in material safety and process optimization.
78 citations,
February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
72 citations,
December 2009 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Mercuric triflate is an effective catalyst for various organic reactions, working well at room temperature with high yields.
62 citations,
September 1974 in “Academy of Management Journal” Karl E. Weick suggested focusing on everyday events and smaller groups to improve organizational theory and urged the inclusion of nonobvious aspects for better explanations.
57 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
55 citations,
April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Hydrogels could lead to better treatments for wound healing without scars.
44 citations,
October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
37 citations,
April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
22 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.
21 citations,
July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can still help heal wounds.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
14 citations,
August 2022 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” SLE patients experience two patterns of non-inflammatory symptoms: intermittent and persistent.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.