January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This paper reviews current cell therapies in medicine, highlighting hematopoietic stem cell transplants as a foundational success and the growing application of genetically modified cells like CAR-T and mesenchymal stem cells for various diseases, including blood disorders and autoimmune conditions.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, wounds treated with a combination of 0.02% Decamethoxine and Blastomunil showed enhanced healing and epithelization by the 14th day, leveraging the immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties of the agents.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this report, a case of a large primary extradural solitary fibrous tumor in the sacrum of a 31-year-old woman is detailed, where surgical treatment led to remission and improved functionality, despite the patient opting out of adjuvant radiotherapy to preserve fertility potential.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, a child's diagnosis of Silver-Russell syndrome was confirmed through phenotype data, genetic testing, and the exclusion of other developmental conditions, revealing a need for a multidisciplinary care approach.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights that restrictive abortion laws, financial barriers, and lack of sexual education are major issues in countries like Poland, the USA, and Italy, suggesting needed changes such as improved sex education, access to contraception, and international networks for legal abortion.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study analyzing 40 pediatric patients treated for head and neck sarcomas in a Polish clinic from 2015-2022 found rhabdomyosarcoma was the most common type, requiring complex oncological and surgical treatment, often involving reconstructive techniques.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study from the State Institute of Otolaryngology in Kiev reports that a comprehensive and targeted approach to treat sensorineural hearing loss caused by combat acoustic trauma was effective in 89.7% of cases.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the role of innate immunity and purinergic signaling in regulating hematopoiesis and hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell specification. The researchers observed that these ancient pathways operate both paracrinally and autocrinally within HSPCs, maintaining their developmental function throughout evolution.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the benefits of virtual surgical planning in orthognathic and facial trauma surgeries, noting its ability to enhance understanding of complex 3D anatomical relationships, reduce operation time, and integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including robotic assistance for real-time adjustments and customized implants.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This review discusses the advantages of robotic hair transplantation using the ARTAS iX robot compared to manual Follicular Unit Extraction, emphasizing enhanced precision, speed, and hair preservation capabilities, and reports no clinical results.
Custom skincare can be made based on genes, fewer cats in Lublin have FeLV/FIV than national average, and studies also looked at small water bodies, river pollution, guppy growth, toxins in biochars, palm oil issues, and pumpkin seed oil for hair strength.
January 2023 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, the researchers shared their experiences with using local intracanal antibiotic therapy for treating endodontic bacterial infections, noting that current disinfectants, though effective, are highly toxic to human cells.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article presents diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for cutaneous lupus erythematosus from the Polish Dermatological Society, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that mice lacking epidermal HSD11b1 had increased non-histaminergic itch and changes in skin nerve fibers, potentially linked to higher TSLP expression.
January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review examines platelet-rich plasma's applications in aesthetic surgery and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight its growing use and potential as a therapeutic modality.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study observed a 31% decrease in antidepressant use among patients already using such medication before cosmetic surgery, suggesting a potential influence of cosmetic procedures on antidepressant needs.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study observed a 31% decrease in antidepressant use among patients who were preoperatively taking such medication, suggesting cosmetic surgery may influence antidepressant needs.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found a 31% decrease in antidepressant use following cosmetic surgery, suggesting that such procedures may influence medication use by improving self-esteem.
April 1999 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This review discusses androgenic alopecia and related hair disorders, focusing on their pathogenesis and treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that dracorhodin perchlorate improved wound healing in diabetic rats by regulating the TLR4 pathway and related inflammatory factors.
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study found that the HairMax LaserComb® significantly increased hair density and was safe and well tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia in men compared to a sham device.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mice with a specific loss of DNA methyltransferase 1 showed uneven epidermal thickness, reduced hair regeneration, and progressive alopecia, emphasizing DNA methylation's role in stem cell homeostasis.
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in thin cutaneous melanomas, tumor regression is associated with a higher risk of sentinel lymph node involvement.
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November 2013 in “Development” This study found that the creation of hair follicle lumens in mice is driven by the outward migration of keratin 79-positive cells, suggesting a novel mechanism for generating hollow cores in hair follicles.
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September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This article presents a unique case of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a 3-month-old, with a hair causing bony erosion of the toe, and includes a literature review and meta-analysis.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that two patients treated with interferon α-2b and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C experienced complete and reversible straightening of their natural curly hair, which recurred with treatment resumption.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” This study reports that riboflavin may increase enzymatic activity in a GCDH-deficient patient with specific mutations, but doesn't fully normalize urinary organic acid levels.
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January 2005 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This study found that Hex gene expression patterns in chick embryo dorsal skin during feather bud development suggest a significant role in initiating feather morphogenesis.
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November 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses whether testosterone's metabolism to 5α-dihydrotestosterone is necessary for androgenic effects in the skin but reports no new experimental results.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a combination of Trichogen and climbazole may inhibit protease activity and increase the force required to remove human hair, suggesting potential to reduce excessive hair shedding.