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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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78 citations,
March 2004 in “Annals of Oncology” The treatment combining docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU is feasible and effective for advanced head and neck cancer.
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
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January 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The most common skin problems in Indian children are infections and eczemas.
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September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
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April 2024 in “Pathogens” A pet ferret had a serious infection from Mycobacterium xenopi, which can spread to humans.
January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” HIV patients in Korea often have skin diseases like fungal infections, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, which are less common with effective HIV treatment.
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
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November 2006 in “Medical Care Research and Review” The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in oncology” Reflectance confocal microscopy reliably identifies skin cancer features like horizontal skin tissue sections.
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February 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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November 2020 in “Movement Disorders Clinical Practice” A man developed neurological issues from SARS-CoV-2 without severe breathing problems, worsening to death.