5 citations,
June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Medicina” Kampo medicine can help treat general fatigue from long COVID.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” Social media data can help track COVID-19 symptoms and predict the pandemic's status.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF12 is important for hair growth and could be targeted for hair loss treatment.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” MSM supplementation in kittens improves hair quality and growth rate without harming their health.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
1 citations,
February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating children's hair disorders.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
May 2023 in “Clinical and translational neuroscience” Tailored neurorehabilitation programs improve life quality for post-COVID-19 patients.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
November 2016 in “Regenerative Medicine” In September 2016, there were major advancements and promising clinical trials in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride worsens heart damage from nandrolone decanoate but protects against cell damage.
5 citations,
December 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Skin cells might help spread prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
25 citations,
December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
171 citations,
October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
78 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.