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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” This study found that an 8-week low-starch/low-dairy diet led to weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the evaluation of hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men across different life stages and presents biomarkers used for diagnosing male hypogonadism, reporting no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” This review critically assesses current topical therapies for scalp psoriasis and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for controlled trials to evaluate treatment efficacy.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics” This study found that type 2 diabetes mellitus does not affect the pharmacokinetics of metformin in obese pregnant women with PCOS, suggesting no need for dosage adjustments.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia and certain risk factors may have worse gonadal steroidogenesis and an increased likelihood of developing gonadal dysfunction, suggesting a male equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” This review discusses the development of the MATH+ treatment protocol for COVID-19 patients, detailing its scientific and clinical rationale, but reports no new experimental findings.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” This chapter reviews the biosynthesis, mechanism of action, and therapeutic effects of testosterone and related androgens, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” This article highlights the significant challenge that tissue regeneration presents to modern medicine, emphasizing its importance in improving quality of life.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cureus” This case report describes a rare patient with Sjogren's syndrome who experienced recurrent pneumothorax, resolved through surgical intervention, highlighting pneumothorax as an unusual complication of the condition.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that in a mouse model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, minoxidil administered at 50 mg/kg/day did not impact lung development or inhibit lysyl hydroxylation.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” This review analyzes 873 cases of female hyperandrogenism, primarily attributing it to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and explores sample testing for suspected neoplasms but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Parasitologists United Journal” This study observed that M. domestica larva-derived chitosan and gut extracts enhanced wound healing and collagen deposition in both immunocompetent and immunosuppressed mice, indicating potential benefits for combined therapy.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Forensic medicine is crucial for justice and needs continuous innovation and technology integration.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This protocol outlines a planned Cochrane Review to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of treatment options for androgenic alopecia in women, without reporting new findings yet.
January 2026 in “Biomaterials Science” This research outlines the characteristics and potential applications of a GMP-compliant sodium polyphosphate formulation (Na-polyP-GMP) in cellular energy storage and ATP-dependent processes like skin regeneration and wound healing.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” This review highlights the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological properties of Musa paradisiaca, noting its applications in treating diarrhea and other conditions, and identifying key bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other bioactivities through in vitro and in vivo studies.
This study identified new geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky/coily hair, which may inform more effective personal care products tailored to these hair types.
This study found that a high-fat diet in macaques led to severe gastrointestinal inflammation and chronic wasting, with more pronounced effects in females, highlighting the potential risks of certain dietary interventions in obesity models.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher levels of miR-203 in their skin compared to healthy controls.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
This study reported that high cholesterol levels were linked to increased prostate cancer risk, while selenium supplementation affected gene expression, suggesting nutritional and clinical factors might influence prostate cancer risk and biology.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
14 citations
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February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report described a 12-year-old girl initially misdiagnosed with alopecia areata who showed improvement in trichotillomania symptoms after treatment with psychotropic drugs and N-acetylcysteine, highlighting the need for more research to develop standardized treatment guidelines for this chronic condition.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” In this study, researchers found a significant prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with insulin resistance being a key predictive factor.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” This case report describes the first documented instance of idiopathic seasonal alopecia in a horse in Brazil, characterized by symmetrical hair loss and subsequent regrowth linked to seasonal changes.
This article provides an overview of conditions that can cause hair loss in dogs and cats and offers guidance on diagnostic approaches, but it presents no new research findings.