February 2024 in “Sučasna gastroenterologìâ” This clinical case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of celiac disease, illustrating how recognition of symptoms and risk factors can prevent delayed treatment.
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September 2015 in “Theriogenology” Testosterone boosts fluid and electrolyte secretion in seminal vesicles, aiding sperm function.
November 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” In this study conducted on Iraqi individuals with celiac disease not on a gluten-free diet, researchers observed elevated serum urea and creatinine levels, which may indicate an increased risk of renal dysfunction, alongside decreased magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C compared to healthy controls.
May 2024 in “Academia Open” In this study, conducted on male Wistar rats, high doses of white turi flower extract significantly increased sodium and potassium kidney levels, causing symptoms like lethargy and hair loss without fatalities, suggesting potential acute toxicity that warrants further research for long-term safety assessment.
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January 2012 in “Psychology” This study observed that individuals with major unipolar depression have higher levels of sodium and potassium in their hair and decreased antidiuretic hormone levels, similar to changes seen in astronauts after space missions.
July 2022 in “Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology” This study found that Ageratum conyzoides showed antihyperglycemic and antilipidemic effects in diabetic rats, with significant changes in hematological and serum electrolyte parameters at 2000mg/kg.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 36-year-old female patient with panhypopituitarism, experiencing severe adrenal insufficiency and thyroid hormone deficiency, which led to electrolyte imbalance, QT interval prolongation, and ventricular tachycardia; treatment stabilized her condition, underscoring the importance of hormonal evaluation in arrhythmia assessment.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study explores a novel hypothesis for Male Pattern Baldness, suggesting that chronic tension in the scalp's Galea Aponeurotica creates a hypoxic environment affecting hair follicles, and proposes a Triad Therapeutic Protocol to address this underlying cause rather than just the symptoms.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper identifies Galeal Tension-Induced Follicular Hypoxia as a mechanism for male pattern baldness, proposing a new therapeutic protocol targeting underlying physiological failures rather than just symptoms.
This study found that depressed individuals had higher levels of sodium and potassium in their hair and lower antidiuretic hormone levels, similar to changes observed in weightless conditions experienced by astronauts.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” In this study with diabetic rats, the researchers found that combining Amoxicillin/Clavulanate with metformin may enhance the glucose-lowering effects of metformin, without affecting cholesterol, triglycerides, or certain electrolytes.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” In this case study, drospirenone use masked the diagnosis of a rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, suggesting a possible delay in detecting underlying endocrinopathies.
September 2024 in “World Journal of Clinical Oncology” Chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin can cause severe low potassium, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights a novel NR5A1 gene variant associated with a severe 46,XY disorder of sex development, stressing the importance of genetic screening in similar cases.
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September 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
February 2019 in “Trace elements and electrolytes” This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc, copper, and ferritin in their serum compared to healthy controls.
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April 2009 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” This study found that autistic children had significantly lower iron levels and higher selenium levels in their hair compared to healthy peers, with variations observed between autistic boys and girls.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that breast cancer treatment with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or hormonal therapy led to a significant increase in blood urea and creatinine levels, indicating nephrotoxicity among non-diabetic, non-cardiac post-menopausal patients with infiltrating ductal carcinoma.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” This study reported that Turkish males with male pattern androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc and copper levels in their hair compared to healthy controls, suggesting these imbalances may play a role in the condition's etiology.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This case report highlights an interest in exploring the relationship between serum levels of sodium valproate and hair loss, though no case reports currently establish this link.
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January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” This study reported that mice on a phenylalanine-deficient diet showed symptoms such as weight loss, gastric dilation, and thymic depletion, which echo human phenylalanine deficiency manifestations.
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November 2022 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” This study found that renin and d-dimer levels were significantly higher in PCOS patients, particularly those also infected with COVID-19, compared to non-PCOS women.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This pilot study found no significant relationship between blood and hair mineral concentrations in generally healthy adults, though hair analysis may have potential for assessing long-term mineral trends.
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April 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that treatment with cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol increased hair density in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia, particularly when serum ferritin levels were above 40 μg/l.
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December 2015 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” In this study, the aqueous extract from Phthirusa pyrifolia leaves significantly decreased testosterone levels in male Wistar rats without causing liver or kidney damage, suggesting potential effects on libido and reproduction.
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January 2012 in “IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology” This study found that high doses of ethyl acetate extract from Tridax procumbens can have specific toxic effects in rats, including organ damage and significant changes in some serum biochemical parameters.
April 2026 in “Lebda Medical Journal” The researchers in this study conducted a comparative analysis of hair and body shampoos, finding notable physicochemical differences, such as body shampoos having lower surface tension and higher foam heights, while hair shampoos were more acidic, potentially to meet different biological and sensory needs.
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that using a low-level laser comb led to hair regrowth in a mouse model of alopecia areata, while sham-treated mice showed no hair regrowth.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
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May 1976 in “JAMA” This case report associates severe zinc deficiency with long-term total parenteral nutrition, suggesting the need for trace element supplementation in such nutritional management.