11 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that musculoskeletal symptoms such as pain and fatigue among hair restoration surgeons were more common and lasted longer after performing follicular unit extraction compared to strip excision procedures.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This study reported that alopecia areata imposes a significant personal and national economic burden in Japan, with estimated total costs of 112.7 billion yen due largely to productivity loss.
February 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, a survey in Norway and Sweden among adults with self-reported alopecia areata revealed a substantial economic burden with annual mean costs of €7,677 in Norway and €12,582 in Sweden, largely due to indirect costs from reduced productivity.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This study highlights the efforts of the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation in raising awareness and supporting lupus patients in Ghana, amid challenges like misdiagnosis and insufficient healthcare resources, revealing the impact of their advocacy and counseling initiatives on patients' lives.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, researchers describe a novel FUE device designed to enhance follicular unit excision surgery by minimizing follicular injury and improving ergonomics with features such as Bluetooth functionality, fingertip touch sensors, and automated operation.
9 citations
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November 2015 in “Key Engineering Materials” This abstract discusses the challenges faced by the wool industry in Baluchistan, Pakistan, highlighting the need for improved education and technical resources for wool shearing and processing, but reports no new research results.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” This study found that adults with alopecia go through stages of embarrassment, seeking solutions, and acceptance, influenced by stress, lifestyle, and social factors, resulting in a withdrawn life due to negative body image.
April 2015 in “Archives of disease in childhood” This case report describes a British toddler diagnosed with Kwashiorkor, highlighting that such malnutrition-related disorders are rare in developed countries due to strong socio-economic support systems.
November 2025 in “Cancer Reports” In this study, women who underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer in Islamabad, Pakistan, reported significant physical and psychological challenges, as well as economic strain; the authors concluded that government support and improved pre-treatment counseling could help mitigate these issues.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Semiotica” This paper explores how the immunological responses of breast cancer patients are transformed into an economic process by commoditizing treatment-related needs, documenting this journey through an ethnographic study with a breast cancer charity.
59 citations
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February 2023 in “Singapore Medical Journal” This review emphasized the seriousness of obesity, linking it to over 50 medical conditions with causal evidence from genetic studies, underscoring the need for urgent prevention and management efforts due to its significant health, social, and economic burdens.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents the design of an autonomous bioregeneration chamber that aims to extend human lifespan to 130-150 years by optimizing biological and environmental conditions, suggesting that a longer healthspan is possible through technological, nutritional, and socio-economic interventions.
83 citations
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August 2020 in “Resources” This review highlights the potential of marine macroalgae as a largely untapped resource for developing new active ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their role in supporting circular economy models by utilizing waste from other industrial sectors.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of natural hydrogels as advanced wound dressings, emphasizing their capabilities in mimicking the extracellular matrix, supporting healing, and delivering therapeutic agents for chronic and infected wound care.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This paper emphasizes the significant role of millets in promoting environmental sustainability, nutritional security, and economic viability for Indian farmers, while also highlighting the need to increase millet consumption in India to address changing dietary preferences and lack of awareness.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This narrative review found that Telogen Effluvium significantly affects women in Brazil due to its psychological impact and limited access to treatment, exacerbated by economic and healthcare disparities.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” This editorial discusses the need for continued research on animal fibers, highlighting recent advances in the field and the impact of economic factors favoring meat over fiber production on research volume.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review synthesizes research on Thuja species, highlighting their diverse biological effects, traditional and economic uses, and various phytoconstituents, and suggests they are promising candidates for further studies to potentially develop new drugs.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” According to this study, individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Mauritius face significant emotional, social, and practical challenges, and the researchers emphasize the need for better public education, employer sensitivity, and support groups to improve patients' quality of life.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research outlines an innovative bioregeneration chamber aimed at significantly extending human lifespan and enhancing health maintenance by treating the body as a thermodynamic system, potentially enabling an average lifespan of 130 to 150 years in an advanced therapeutic setting.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study reports promising preliminary trends in the safety and efficacy of a botanical drug candidate for pediatric alopecia areata, but conclusive results are not yet available.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
June 2011 in “British Journal of Urology” This review discusses the challenges in developing combination therapies for urological conditions and notes that regulatory requirements and financial disincentives hinder progress, without presenting new clinical findings.
December 2023 in “Health economics and management review” In this descriptive research conducted in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, the study identified common health problems among radiographers, including tiredness, body pain, and emotional disturbances, highlighting the need to address these issues to ensure accurate disease diagnosis and treatment in healthcare settings.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “PeerJ Computer Science” This study introduced an innovative metric for assessing college students' mental health, incorporating temporal perception and a hybrid clustering algorithm, and found it achieved over 90% accuracy, outperforming existing methods in evaluating mental health during public health challenges.
57 citations
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
32 citations
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April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of inherited epidermolysis bullosa and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of clinical and histopathological evaluation.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
Dr. Mayer Brezis argues that a study by Wang et al. incorrectly concluded that finasteride does not cause depression or suicide, due to methodological flaws, and suggests halting its marketing under the precautionary principle.