24 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting ongoing debates and the need for further research, without presenting new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, researchers optimized a method for preparing platelet-rich plasma to improve light transmittance aggregometry testing in coronary artery disease patients on clopidogrel and ticagrelor, finding distinct differences in platelet aggregation and volumes among these patients compared to healthy controls.
This study found that iron metabolism, particularly serum iron and ferritin, was significantly linked to the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, with stronger associations observed in women.
This study found that stress-related hair loss may be driven by CRH-mediated mechanisms that inhibit autophagy and increase apoptosis in dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic targets like PTEN activation or rapamycin to enhance autophagy.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” In this study, researchers report that CDK inhibitors like palbociclib and ribociclib, initially developed for cancer therapy, show potential in treating neutrophilic inflammation-related conditions such as ARDS and psoriasis, although their clinical repurposing requires further research on safety and dose adjustments.
6 citations
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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study found that prolonged acute tissue expansion notably increased the amount of scalp tissue removed during scalp reduction surgery in three patients.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study suggests that autologous platelet concentrates may improve inflammatory activity, disease control, and hair regrowth in primary cicatricial alopecia, but the evidence is limited by small sample sizes and study quality.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Frontiers in Physiology” In this study, male rats with spinal cord injury that received either E2 or DHT supplementation both showed restored expression of respiratory neuroplasticity following acute intermittent hypoxia, with E2 also enhancing overall breathing recovery.
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review from the 2013 Keogh Review found that non-surgical cosmetic interventions in the UK are largely unregulated, leaving patients with little protection or recourse.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that US adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia most preferred a hypothetical adjunctive therapy that prevents glucocorticoid-induced weight gain over other potential benefits.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” This study found that in children undergoing minimally invasive pyeloplasty, failure to regularly reposition the head during surgery and a head compression duration over 3.5 hours significantly increased the risk of developing pressure alopecia, highlighting the need for improving intraoperative head positioning and protective measures.
The study found that the combined administration of regulatory T cells and rapamycin improved outcomes in an experimental model of chronic graft-versus-host disease.
88 citations
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May 2011 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that high doses of cyproterone acetate were associated with an increased risk of meningioma, especially with exposure longer than one year.
74 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” This study found that the oral contraceptive containing drospirenone (EE/DRSP) was as effective as EE/CPA in reducing acne lesions, sebum production, and hair growth in women with acne.
4 citations
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” This study found that TPA induces apoptosis in pig renal epithelial cells by affecting cell cycle proteins, and activated ras can prevent this process.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CRT is more effective than oral minoxidil alone for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that COVID-19 had more severe outcomes in asthmatic patients, with increased ICU admissions and oxygen needs, particularly when asthma control was poor.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “European Respiratory Review” This review covers the current status of the interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) category, pointing out the need for revision of its criteria to establish it as a standalone diagnostic term, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” This study developed a sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method for determining cyproterone acetate levels in human plasma and found no significant difference in its concentration between two oral formulations in bioequivalence testing.
April 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” This study suggests that the key mechanism of stress-related hair loss involves CRH-induced PTEN loss, which reduces autophagy and increases apoptosis in dermal papilla cells, highlighting potential therapeutic targets like PTEN activation or autophagy enhancement.
5 citations
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Viruses” This study of HCPS survivors in Chile found that 61.9% reported incomplete recovery at 3-6 months post-symptom onset, with ECMO users experiencing more motor dysfunction and palpitations, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care to address persistent symptoms.
June 2020 in “Acta Scientific Otolaryngology” This case study presents a patient with male-pattern alopecia who received PRP treatment with calcium chloride after ruling out other potential causes.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
5 citations
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May 2008 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report from India observed that short-term cabergoline treatment brought clinical and biochemical remission in a 12-year-old with persistent Cushing disease after surgery and radiotherapy.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, scalp cooling therapy was found to be well tolerated and effective at improving hair preservation for Asian women with breast or gynecological cancers undergoing certain chemotherapy regimens, particularly weekly paclitaxel, compared to historical controls.
In this study using mouse models, researchers found that stress-related hair loss may occur due to CRH-induced PTEN loss and inhibition of autophagy via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential treatments through PTEN activation or autophagy enhancement.
50 citations
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents” This review discusses various treatment recommendations for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, noting the need for further trials on herbal therapies and specific indications for surgical intervention, but reports no new clinical results.