3 citations
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” This case report highlights a severe kidney injury linked to the combined use of ciclosporin and simvastatin in a patient treated for alopecia universalis.
July 2024 in “Reproductive health of woman” This study found that teenage girls born via assisted reproductive technologies displayed premature development of secondary sexual characteristics and elevated hormone levels, indicating late precocious puberty and androgen excess.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human hair follicles may operate their own Cori cycle, synthesizing glycogen from lactate under conditions of lactic acidosis.
This study suggests that Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum extract and its component norgalanthamine may promote hair growth by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity and the TGF-β1-induced pathway.
September 2013 in “Science” This study found that single-crystal magnesium samples smaller than 100 nm exhibited increased plastic deformation due to greater activation of nonbasal planes as local flow stresses approached 2 GPa.
January 2010 in “Guoji yaoxue yanjiu zazhi” This review discusses thallium poisoning, its mechanisms, clinical symptoms, and treatment approaches, highlighting hemoperfusion as an effective method to eliminate absorbed thallium, though no new clinical results are presented.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case study reports the rare occurrence of widespread soft-tissue calcification in a young patient with SLE, suggesting that 99mTe-phosphate compounds could help diagnose this complication.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Experimental Biology” In this study, mice orally exposed to carbon-based nanoparticles for 30 days showed significant liver and kidney changes, behavioral alterations, and physiological disturbances, suggesting potential severe health risks due to the nanoparticles' slow clearance and formation of reactive oxygen species.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
October 2025 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” In this study, the researchers reported that both dandelion and safflower extracts protected against liver and kidney damage caused by thioacetamide in rats, with safflower being more effective than both silymarin and dandelion.
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study identified 617 differentially expressed genes in cashmere goat hair follicles, which are involved in key biological processes and provide insights into hair follicle development.
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July 2025 in “Acta Pharmacologica Sinica” Isoginkgetin reduces inflammation in cells by blocking NF-κB activation.
This case report describes a pediatric patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 who uniquely also developed membranous glomerulonephritis and alopecia areata, highlighting a rare association of these autoimmune conditions.
January 2018 in “Computational Toxicology” This review introduces pharmacophore technology and discusses its applications in toxicity prediction and limits, but reports no new clinical results.
January 1997 in “The Showa University Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that dihydrotestosterone significantly reduced the growth rate of perifollicular sheath cells but had no effect on nonfollicular fibroblasts or dermal papilla cells.
January 1972 in “Open PRAIRIE (South Dakota State University)” This research explored potential mechanisms for the toxicity of mimosine but did not identify a conclusive reason for its adverse effects.
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March 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses recent findings on cellular antioxidant responses to oxidative stress and their implications for treating various human diseases but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This abstract describes a program with various presentations and events focused on Canadian excellence in rheumatology but reports no new research findings.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” This article reviews the roles of lesser-known secreted phospholipase A2 isoforms in various biological processes, such as immune suppression, metabolic regulation, epidermal hyperplasia, and male reproduction, without reporting new clinical findings.
87 citations
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” This paper discusses X-linked ichthyosis and its genetic causes, focusing on biochemical pathways and their role in epidermal differentiation and barrier function, but it presents no new clinical findings.
59 citations
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May 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that ZDHHC13 deficiency in mice is associated with abnormal liver function, lipid metabolism issues, and impaired mitochondrial function, highlighting ZDHHC13's regulatory role in liver metabolism.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia had impaired sexual function and mild depressive symptoms compared to healthy women.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The study observed that women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more impaired sexual functions and are more often homosexually or bisexually oriented than those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
This narrative review highlights the critical role of intracrine hormone production in peripheral tissues, suggesting that continuous-release subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy may offer a more effective symptom-driven approach for aging populations, though large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed for confirmation.
68 citations
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June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses the influence of oestrogens on various skin components and highlights their modulatory roles and receptor pathways, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the negative health impacts of testosterone deficiency and the potential adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing the need for patient-physician discussions regarding these treatments.