17 citations
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August 2024 in “Discover Nano” This review summarizes that polyesters hold promise for vascular tissue engineering due to their mechanical properties and biodegradability, but optimizing their use in repairing damaged blood vessels remains challenging due to the complexity of vascular tissues.
16 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This preliminary study observed that topical nitrogen mustard was beneficial for only 1 out of 6 patients with extensive alopecia areata, with 4 patients not completing the trial.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review of 1360 scalp biopsy specimens revealed that 12.5% of cases involved multifactorial alopecia, highlighting the diagnostic complexity of multiple forms of alopecia present in single biopsies.
5 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the follicular-unit grafting technique for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its potential for achieving natural-appearing outcomes but note the procedure's complexity.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “MedComm” This review detailed the significant progress and challenges in the design and application of PROTACs, a novel class of cancer therapeutics, highlighting their clinical trials, design complexities, and the role of artificial intelligence in improving their efficacy and selectivity for cancer therapy.
4 citations
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January 2011 This thesis explores the synthesis and antiproliferative properties of phenylpropanoid sucrose esters, noting the absence of synthetic methods for most of this compound class due to their structural complexity.
4 citations
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” This paper discusses therapies for damaged scalps from hair and fiber implants and reports no new clinical findings, calling attention to treatment complexities.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with severe hyperandrogenaemia linked to both an ovarian androgen-secreting tumor and HAIR-AN syndrome, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Nanomedicine” This commentary discusses current challenges and future opportunities in pharmaceutical care for organ transplant recipients, focusing on immunosuppressive strategies, their complexities, and potential advancements like nanoimmunotherapy, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2000 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing androgenetic alopecia, and reports no new findings; the author highlights the complexity of hair transplantation consultations.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This case report discusses a 56-year-old female patient with multiple risk factors, including diabetes mellitus and liver cirrhosis, who developed necrotizing fasciitis, emphasizing the complexity and high cost of treatment required.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that while dutasteride significantly altered pregnane metabolism in mares during late gestation, it did not impact pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the complexity of pregnane metabolism and the necessity of LC-MS/MS for accurate measurement.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Oncology Times” This narrative review reflects on the challenges faced by FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee members, highlighting public pressure, decision-making complexity, and the evolving landscape of cancer drug development.
May 2026 in “Premier journal of science.” This review examines androgenetic alopecia, detailing its causes and current treatments, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize understanding its complexity for personalized therapy development.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study described the population-level incidence of erectile dysfunction in men using finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding a varied risk that highlights the complexity of interpreting sexual side effects.
In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with monilethrix, a hair shaft disorder causing hair fragility, was also diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, leading the authors to emphasize the complexity in diagnosing and managing such combined hair conditions.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights how combining genetic and environmental risk assessments could advance early screening and personalized prevention for vitiligo, given its genetic complexity and environmental interactions.
January 2026 in “Advances in health and disease” This collection of research papers details a range of health topics, including iodine's essential role across biological kingdoms, holistic health factors, advances in pediatric practice, the complexity of sinus septa in medical procedures, and innovative delivery methods for treating hair loss with nanostructured lipid carriers.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study systematically reviewed dermatological conditions affecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals, highlighting that testosterone therapy can induce acne in 25–88% of transgender men and alopecia after over two years, while dermatologic care must consider both medical and social complexities.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of PTSD, highlighting the complexities and importance of effective psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for reducing symptoms.
October 2025 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis with long-term mucosal scarring and liver issues, underscoring the complexities of recovery and chronic effects of this severe drug reaction.
August 2025 in “Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi” In this study, women with PCOS commonly reported persistent long COVID symptoms like fatigue and hair loss; however, vaccination did not worsen PCOS symptoms, reinforcing the importance of completing COVID-19 vaccinations to potentially reduce long COVID risks in this group.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” This study by Moore et al. (2025) provides the first evidence linking C-tactile afferents in humans to hair follicles, showing that these nerve fibers respond to hair movement rather than skin deformation, adding complexity to the understanding of their role in emotion and touch.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report describes a 32-year-old Filipino female with mixed connective tissue disease who sequentially developed distinct autoimmune disorders over seven years, highlighting the complexities in diagnosis and management of overlap syndromes.
December 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study found that monotherapy and topical medications are primarily used to treat pediatric skin diseases, with a variety of drugs prescribed indicating the complexity of these conditions.
November 2024 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This literature review found that among therapies for Alopecia Areata, Janus kinase inhibitors are particularly promising despite safety challenges, while newer approaches like stem cells face cost and complexity issues; a comprehensive approach integrating medical and emotional support was emphasized for improving patient outcomes.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a rare association between Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH from cervical cancer is documented, highlighting the diagnostic challenges, treatment complexity, and high morbidity and mortality, with the patient succumbing to septic shock post-surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study highlights a rare case of vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A caused by a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, emphasizing the complexity of managing this condition with high-dose calcium and vitamin D therapy.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlighted a rare instance of Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH from cervical cancer, demonstrating diagnostic challenges, treatment complexity, and high risks of morbidity and mortality, with less than 10 cases documented overall.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reports on a unique clinical presentation of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old man, highlighting complexities in diagnosis due to dense histiocytic infiltration, which led to xanthoma formation before treatment, and obscured lymphomatous features.