July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case study, a 45-year-old immunocompetent woman with tinea capitis exhibited an unusual presentation of the infection with a scaly plaque and hair loss, which responded well to treatment with itraconazole.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that among young women in West Bengal, India, co-occurring PCOS and related conditions like estrogen resistance and leptin receptor insufficiency are common, with notable genetic variations identified, including impairments in leptin signaling and insulin resistance.
In this report, a 22-year-old woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency underwent treatment with hydrocortisone and spironolactone, followed by feminization surgery, which subsequently led to the development of secondary sexual characteristics and regular menstruation.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review explores the impact of synthetic and herbal drugs on hormone levels and ovarian tissue in PCOD but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, the researchers developed an advanced robotic system called STITCH for performing suture tasks, which completed an average of 2.93 sutures autonomously and 4.47 sutures with human intervention in physical trials.
In this study, researchers found a strong association between premature graying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D and B12, hypothyroidism, and deranged iron profiles, along with higher stress, altered appetite, smoking, and sleep pattern issues, significantly impacting quality of life.
March 2024 in “Post-Graduate Medical Journal of NAMS” In this study, researchers found that 20% of patients with androgenetic alopecia also had metabolic syndrome, suggesting a notable prevalence similar to other studies conducted in similar settings.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
January 2024 in “Scripta Medica” This review highlights the potential of nanoparticle delivery systems to mitigate doxorubicin's adverse effects and enhance its effectiveness, while discussing the integration of nanotechnology with Streptomyces-derived compounds to potentially advance future cancer therapies.
December 2023 in “Health economics and management review” In this descriptive research conducted in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, the study identified common health problems among radiographers, including tiredness, body pain, and emotional disturbances, highlighting the need to address these issues to ensure accurate disease diagnosis and treatment in healthcare settings.
October 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” This case report describes a patient with lupus nephritis coexisting with discoid lupus erythematosus and vitiligo, noting improvement in proteinuria and DLE lesions following treatment, while vitiligo lesions persisted.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” In this report, a preterm neonate was found to have total irreversible hair loss due to congenital atrichia, confirmed by a mutation in the human hairless gene on chromosome 8p22, illustrating this rare autosomal recessive disorder.
August 2023 in “International journal of experimental research and review” This review highlights the causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while synthetic treatments often have side effects and limited efficacy, natural remedies offer promising, cost-effective alternatives with fewer adverse effects.
June 2023 in “International journal on recent and innovation trends in computing and communication” This study found that ensemble machine learning models effectively predict hair fall by combining the strengths of individual algorithms, leading to higher accuracy, precision, and recall in identifying hair and non-hair fall instances compared to single algorithms.
This case report describes retinal occlusion and medial canthal swelling in a 64-year-old female following the injection of acellular porcine urinary bladder matrix for hair restoration, a previously unreported side effect.
This research highlighted varying findings on the use of daily emollients for preventing atopic dermatitis in infants, with one study noting a reduction in incidence, while another found no preventive effect.
This study found a significant association between premature greying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D, vitamin B12, hypothyroidism, and disrupted iron profiles, alongside lifestyle factors like stress and smoking.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Martynia annua but reports no new findings; it suggests the plant's various phytoconstituents offer scope for future research.
December 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This study found that a specific combination of plant growth regulators effectively enhanced in vitro propagation and rooting of Eclipta alba, potentially enabling commercial-scale plant production.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that 51.5% of surveyed medical and dental professionals believe dental surgeons can perform hair restoration surgery if they receive specific training, but legal and efficiency questions remain.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” This report describes siblings with vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2, characterized by growth retardation, alopecia totalis, and low 25(OH)D3 levels, highlighting its autosomal recessive pattern and distinction from other rickets types.
October 2021 in “Austin journal of biomedical engineering” In this study, researchers modified an acellular scaffold with different concentrations of eggshell membrane protein, finding that a 5% concentration effectively enhanced tissue regeneration in mice with excisional wounds, achieving complete healing within 14 days without causing immunogenicity or inflammation.
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
July 2020 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” This case report from Nepal describes a five-year-old boy with Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome experiencing ocular manifestations, highlighting the role of ocular senescence in this genetic disorder.
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.
June 2020 in “Journal of Advances in Management Sciences & Information Systems” This review analyzes existing capital controls indices to understand how they measure financial openness, highlighting differences in scale, intensity, and country coverage, but reports no new results.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” In this study, the petroleum ether extract of Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis in Aloe vera gel showed improved hair growth initiation and completion times in rats, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting activity.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This article summarizes expert opinions from Indian dermatologists on managing androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, emphasizing varied treatments based on individual patterns and responses.
October 2017 in “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found that combination therapy involving Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Saw palmetto with a dermaroller showed good to excellent results in male pattern baldness and moderate response in female pattern baldness over six months.
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September 2014 in “Spinal Cord”