March 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study, using interviews with educators from public and private schools in Cabanatuan City, found that resilience through faith and positivity helped them survive the challenges of Covid-19, highlighting the need for institutional support during health crises.
June 2010 in “Cell stem cell” Elaine Fuchs aimed to boost global involvement and education in stem cell research as ISSCR president.
This study found that standard decontamination procedures may not fully remove external contamination in post mortem hair specimens, complicating the interpretation of drug detection in such samples.
April 1978 in “Pediatric research” This study found that zinc levels in hospitalized patients with significant weight loss did not correlate with taste perception or vitamin A status, even in those with reduced taste acuity.
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that using age-specific AMH cut-off levels can help better identify PCOS patients across different age groups from 20 to 40 years.
June 2026 in “Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Cancer Research” In this study, women with PCOS exhibited a significantly elevated low-grade inflammatory profile through salivary cytokines, with IL-1β and TNF-α demonstrating strong potential as non-invasive diagnostic markers, alongside traditional androgen measures like FAI.
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” This study found that hair proteome profiling and genetically variant peptide identification in hairs remained effective after an explosive blast, indicating potential for forensic human identification despite damage.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study presents a validated questionnaire, the FFA-QLI, which effectively assesses and differentiates the quality of life impact among patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, showing greater sensitivity in identifying severe cases than the DLQI.
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March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, a modified Xception deep learning model achieved a 92% accuracy rate in diagnosing hair and scalp disorders, significantly outperforming other models, suggesting AI could improve dermatological diagnostics' accuracy and accessibility.
This study found that in men with androgenetic alopecia, nitric oxide synthase protein expression was significantly higher at androgenetic sites compared to non-androgenetic sites or those of healthy controls, suggesting a possible role in hair follicle regulation.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” In this study, the researchers found that rare genetic variants make a minor contribution to male-pattern hair loss risk, identifying five significant gene associations, including novel genes, and noting a shared basis with monogenic hair loss disorders.
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May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This article reviews the care of transgender patients, encompassing diagnosis, treatment options, and challenges in health care access, but does not present new research findings; the authors emphasize the critical role of providers in addressing transgender health needs.
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study demonstrated that bioluminescence imaging of NG2+ cells in transgenic rats allows in vivo monitoring of hair follicle cycles to study hair growth and follicle regeneration.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” This study observed that the rs231775 CTLA4 genetic variant was more prevalent in Alopecia Areata patients than controls, particularly among those with severe disease.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that anti-mullerian hormone levels are significantly elevated in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to those with regular cycles, suggesting it as a potential marker for diagnosing PCOS-related infertility.
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October 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This case report describes a 10-year multidisciplinary treatment of a transgender woman in Slovenia, reporting a successful medical and social transition with stable emotional health, abstinence from alcohol, and no regrets following her transition.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
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October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests that using UVFD to examine non-pigmented facial lesions can potentially enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary biopsies.
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” This review discusses advances in forensic DNA profiling, highlighting new genetic markers and methods for identifying unknown individuals, but reports no new research findings.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” This review discusses the effects of testosterone therapy for transgender men, noting desired outcomes and potential risks, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight a lack of high-quality data due to various study limitations.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” In this study, hair pain (trichodynia) was reported by a significant portion of patients with hair loss, but it did not correlate with the cause or activity of the condition.
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December 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that women with PMS were more likely to use suppression rather than reappraisal for emotion regulation, and increased suppression was linked to higher skin conductance levels in these women.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This article reviews the use of cross-sex hormonal therapy in transmen and reports that it is reasonably safe, suggesting monitoring should be frequent initially but can be less frequent over time.
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April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that the top 10 film villains have a higher frequency of significant dermatologic features than the top 10 heroes, which may contribute to societal prejudice against individuals with skin conditions.
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November 2011 in “American Journal of Human Biology” In this study, stress experienced by transmen during early stages of gender transition was associated with reduced nocturnal blood pressure decline and increased C-reactive protein levels.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that follicular streamers are mostly present in non-scarring alopecia cases, and tracking their location can improve diagnosis accuracy.