August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review explores the mechanisms, current products, challenges, and innovative approaches related to cosmetics for hair loss prevention and growth promotion, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary cooperation to enhance product development and market success.
December 2024 in “Molecules” This study observed that bovine milk-derived exosomes can alleviate intestinal inflammation, improve cognitive function, support nervous system regeneration, promote bone health, and benefit skin health, although further research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms and potential clinical applications.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” This review details how hydrogel composites play crucial roles in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems, highlighting innovations in these applications and addressing challenges like bioactivity, biomechanical compatibility, and controlled drug release.
March 2024 in “Healthcare” In this study, women with androgenetic alopecia underwent stem cell treatment, which led to significant improvements in sexual arousal and satisfaction, psychological health, and environmental quality of life, but not in physical health or social relationships after six months.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review highlights the dermatological needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals in Australia, emphasizing the role of dermatologists in managing skin and hair conditions related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
This study found that neurosteroids influence oxytocin secretion in sheep, particularly during stress and pregnancy, suggesting their role in protecting and maintaining pregnancy under harmful conditions.
February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This article discusses the various administration methods and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting the importance of individualized therapeutic monitoring and potential adverse effects, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses hormonal treatment strategies for both binary and non-binary transgender people, highlighting the need for personalized approaches and the importance of future research on long-term outcomes.
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.
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines the challenges of cell engraftment in regenerative medicine and discusses potential strategies to improve the efficacy of cell-based therapies, including cell-free regenerative approaches.
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December 2020 in “Foods” This review explores the potential health benefits of food bioactive compounds, specifically polyphenols, as preventive agents against non-communicable diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disorders, while also addressing challenges like bioavailability and industrial applications.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review suggests that allogenic adipose stem cell and extracellular matrix transplants may be safe and effective for various medical conditions, based on available studies.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes factors involved in polycystic ovary syndrome pathogenesis and management, highlights commonly prescribed and repurposed medications, and calls for well-designed clinical trials to evaluate these treatments further.
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September 2022 in “European Heart Journal” This consensus document reviews current knowledge on sex differences in essential hypertension and identifies areas needing further research to improve sex-specific prevention and management strategies.
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February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that nuclear androgen receptors are not necessary for androgen self-administration, suggesting that plasma membrane receptors might be involved.
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores recent advancements in skin tissue engineering using 3D bioprinting, discussing current methods, bioink formulations, and outlining both achievements and limitations without presenting new clinical results.
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November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this review, the authors summarized the potential therapeutic effects of metal ions in treating cardiovascular diseases, highlighting their roles in protecting cells, inducing angiogenesis, and adjusting ion channel functions, as well as discussing delivery strategies involving biomaterials.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study identified four immune-related signaling molecules (LGR5, PTN, JAG1, and DKK1) associated with keloid, suggesting their potential role in its pathogenesis and as targets for new treatments.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” This article outlines the first prospective cohort study examining whether bariatric surgery can induce satisfactory weight loss in obese Koreans, with no new results reported yet.
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September 2023 in “Viruses” In this study, researchers in Southeastern Wisconsin characterized circulating SARS-CoV-2 lineages, notably identifying the dominance of Omicron variants, including sublineages XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16, and XBB.1.9.1, which exhibit mutations aiding viral transmission and immune evasion. This genetic analysis supports public health efforts in monitoring evolving virus strains.
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January 2016 in “Open Journal of Regenerative Medicine” This article describes the potential applications of myoblast implantation for muscle regeneration and its promising social and economic value but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2022 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses pre-clinical research on ultrasound-mediated sonoporation for tissue regeneration and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest the method is safe and highlight challenges to clinical translation.
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December 2023 in “Diagnostics” This review discussed the variability in measuring serum testosterone levels and emphasized the need for standardizing testing and sharing updated treatment protocols to manage male hypogonadism effectively. It also highlighted the importance of considering secondary hypogonadism causes and suggested consulting with endocrinologists for optimal management.
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study found that supplementing raccoon dogs' diets with 0.25 g/kg Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improved growth performance and altered intestinal microbiota, but higher doses may have adverse effects.
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October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that baldness and a family history of baldness are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease in Iranian men, although baldness did not correlate with its severity.
In this retrospective case series, therapeutic responses to immunomodulatory and incretin-based therapies for Dercum's disease showed considerable individual variation, suggesting these treatments might be exploratory options when surgery isn't feasible, though further controlled studies are needed for definitive conclusions.
This study observed significant differences in trace element hair-scalp concentrations associated with atherosclerosis in coronary and carotid disease patients, suggesting that zinc levels and lymphocyte count interactions may significantly influence cardiovascular disease development.
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July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that topically applied minoxidil was more effective than nitroglycerin and placebo in enhancing penile diameter, rigidity, and arterial flow, with the most pronounced effects in patients with neurogenic impotence.
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced dihydrotestosterone levels but did not provide clear evidence of impaired libido or erectile function compared to placebo in men.