September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” In this interventional study on female-pattern hair loss, researchers found that fractional CO2 laser therapy alone improved hair growth, as evidenced by increased hair count, thickness, density, and patient satisfaction compared to saline controls. However, the precise mechanisms behind these effects require further investigation.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the clinical usefulness of bimatoprost in lowering intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and its promising results in promoting hair growth for conditions like alopecia, with research also exploring potential new applications and delivery systems.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights advancements in peptide-based treatments for hair loss, outlining their potential benefits and limitations, and suggests that combining peptide formulations with nanosystems may overcome existing challenges in hair regrowth therapies according to this source.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This case study involving a 63-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss found that a 3-month regimen of low-dose oral minoxidil increased hair density from 98 to 140 hairs per square centimeter, but caution was advised regarding its safety and efficacy without larger trials.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” In this case report, researchers described a patient with Cushing's Disease exhibiting no detectable mass, where Metyrapone therapy was effectively used to manage symptoms, suggesting a treatment option for similar diagnostic challenges.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This case study reports an instance of adult-onset primary hypothyroidism with goiter in a cat, suggesting potential causes such as dietary iodine imbalance, chronic exposure to thyrotoxic substances, or a congenital form with late manifestation.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report describes a patient with a NUDT15 minor variant who experienced severe myelosuppression due to azathioprine, emphasizing typical symptoms as clues to the adverse reaction.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that BDNF gene polymorphism was significantly associated with depression in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism in the Western Ukrainian population, unlike VDR and NMDA polymorphisms.
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July 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study developed a follicular automaton model that simulates human hair cycle dynamics and can replicate hair pattern changes associated with diffuse or androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2023 in “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that cepharanthine may play an important role in treating SARS-CoV-2 infection by targeting multiple pathways and related targets associated with COVID-19.
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January 2026 in “Micro” This review introduces a framework to integrate bioinspired conductive materials and advanced 3D/4D printing in regenerative medicine for dynamic, responsive tissue regeneration, emphasizing the potential of smart scaffolds to adapt to physiological cues.
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” This study used a new statistical approach, PLACO, to identify several novel shared genetic regions associated with both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer in two large GWAS datasets.
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January 2026 in “GigaScience” This study introduces Cell Journey, a new platform for visualizing RNA velocity in 3D, which aims to better capture complex cellular transitions in single-cell datasets compared to current 2D methods.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review provides an in-depth evaluation of non-invasive imaging and biophysical methods for diagnosing and monitoring vitiligo, emphasizing the need for studies with larger sample sizes to verify their use in clinical practice and research.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells more accurately mimic in vivo conditions compared to 2D cultures, enhancing our understanding of molecular mechanisms in androgen-induced alopecia.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report describes a Japanese man with severe COVID-19 who regained independence and returned to work after undergoing rehabilitation therapy, highlighting its potential benefits for recovery.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in musculoskeletal, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries and dermatology, but reports no new clinical results; further trials are needed.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the use of microneedling devices and patches to deliver cosmetic agents through the skin, noting their applications in skin rejuvenation and safety considerations such as potential skin irritation and infection.
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January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (JCSE)” This study observed that using the Fisher score feature selection approach with capsule network models led to a promising 94% accuracy in diabetes detection, indicating its potential as a diagnostic tool.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” This article discusses the use of low-level laser therapy for hair regrowth in men and women but reports no new clinical results; it reviews types of lasers and evidence from animal and human studies.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications” This review reports that while deep learning shows promise in diagnosing scalp disorders from images, challenges remain with data quality and model interpretability, suggesting that integrating explainable AI techniques is crucial for building trust and facilitating clinical adoption.
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September 2023 in “PeerJ Computer Science” This study introduced an innovative metric for assessing college students' mental health, incorporating temporal perception and a hybrid clustering algorithm, and found it achieved over 90% accuracy, outperforming existing methods in evaluating mental health during public health challenges.
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January 2012 This study used artificial neural networks to predict hair loss by analyzing factors like gender and zinc deficiency, suggesting neural networks may effectively model hair loss prediction.
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February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review explores the complex interrelationships among different properties of natural hair fibers and underscores the need for a holistic taxonomy to improve data interpretation across disciplines, but it reports no new experimental results.
This study presents a new approach to automatically remove hair artifacts from dermoscopic images, which reportedly performed well compared to existing methods like DullRazor using the PH2 datasets.
This research elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying carbamazepine and griseofulvin's inclusion complex channel formations with polymers, revealing why carbamazepine forms stable channels independently, while griseofulvin requires polymeric support due to weaker interactions.
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” This study found a significant shift to the telogen phase in the hair growth of children with classical marasmus compared to normal children, suggesting a connection to the chronicity of the condition.
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January 2021 in “IEEE Access” In this study, researchers demonstrated that treating platelet rich plasma with microsecond pulsed electric fields effectively activates platelets and induces similar or higher growth factor release compared to traditional bovine thrombin, suggesting a potential clinical use that may be more cost-effective and practical.