December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case series detailed three postmenopausal women with ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting that such tumors may present asymptomatically or with virilization, and found surgery effectively normalized androgen levels, with distinctive imaging features aiding diagnosis.
September 2019 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” This study found that Filipino patients with lupus typically develop myocarditis early and respond well to early immunosuppressive therapy.
August 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with seizure-induced vocal cord palsy and gradually improved with treatment involving steroids, immunosuppressives, and speech therapy.
October 2023 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a man diagnosed with Hoffman syndrome, characterized by muscle hypertrophy and weakness due to severe hypothyroidism, who had an excellent response to thyroid hormone replacement.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” This case study reports that a 52-year-old woman with Sheehan syndrome improved after receiving hormone replacement therapy, highlighting its importance for patients with similar symptoms.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that four sessions of Intense Pulsed Light treatment significantly improved signs of photodamaged skin in adult female patients, as demonstrated by patient satisfaction and 3D camera assessments.
May 2021 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This case report suggests that Kawasaki disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis for children presenting with alopecia following a febrile illness with mucositis and conjunctivitis.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” This case report describes a 90-year-old man diagnosed with wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, confirmed by pyrophosphate cardiac scintigraphy and exclusion of gene mutations.
April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This article presents a case study of isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease leading to right heart failure and severe valve damage, highlighting the rarity and diagnostic challenges of tricuspid involvement in rheumatic fever.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study presents a 9-month-old male infant with symptoms suggesting a likely diagnosis of Hay–Wells syndrome, including severe scalp crusting, nail abnormalities, and partial syndactyly.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that gain-of-function mutations in TRPV3 lead to hair loss in mice by disrupting inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation, ultimately causing follicular keratinocyte stem cell exhaustion and permanent follicle disruption.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review assesses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia in women and found it may improve hair thickness and quality, but more studies are necessary to confirm its psychological benefits.
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology presents a collection of review articles on diverse topics in cosmetic dermatology but reports no specific new research findings.
This study found that systemic lupus erythematosus was diagnosed earlier in males than females, with a notable delay in diagnosis for females often due to confounding symptom overlaps with other conditions.
This report describes a rare case of kerion in a 6-year-old boy in Ireland, treated with oral Itraconazole and steroids, highlighting the condition's unusual occurrence in the region.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, engineered mice with a mutation similar to that in Olmsted syndrome showed progressive hair loss due to impaired inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation and stem cell exhaustion.
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July 1981 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the integration of ultrasound in dermatology for improved lesion visualization and diagnosis, highlighting recent technological advancements like handheld devices and high-frequency probes, and reports no clinical results.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study reports the first familial case of alopecia linked to a novel homozygous variant in the DSP gene, which did not coincide with heart abnormalities despite prior associations.
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Following COVID-19 vaccination, this case report observed that a 31-year-old male displayed a significant abnormal autoimmune response, leading to suspected undifferentiated connective tissue disease possibly overlapping rheumatoid arthritis and SLE, despite negative autoimmune markers prior to surgery.
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June 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report from The Journal of Dermatology describes an instance of infective endocarditis linked to implanted artificial hair pyoderma, with no new generalizable results reported.
March 2020 in “Poster presentations” This case report describes a patient with unrecognized systemic lupus erythematosus, who experienced myocarditis, polyneuropathy, and pericarditis, and recovered following cardiac support and medication.
January 2018 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A genetic mutation linked to longer life and less disease was found in the Amish, and a drug is being developed to replicate these benefits.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This review discusses the potential role of autonomic dysfunction and sympathetic overactivity in hypertension development and reports no new results; renal denervation therapies have gained popularity for resistant cases.
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” In this study, mice exposed to prolonged space conditions demonstrated skin atrophy, altered hair follicle cycles, and significant changes in the gene expression associated with skin muscle health.