January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research” This paper discusses prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment controversies and advocates for individualized approaches, reporting no new findings.
July 2021 in “Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie” Effective hair loss treatments require medical diagnosis and realistic expectations, with hair transplants offering improved, natural-looking results.
January 2021 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study examines the use of diphenylcyclopropenone in treating alopecia areata patients at the University Hospital Würzburg and investigates how the treatment affects patients' quality of life.
February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel” This article reviews treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, specifically recommending letrozole for infertility, while also discussing lifestyle changes and other potential therapies, and reports no new research findings.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The congress was praised for its organization and educational value.
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.
January 2019 in “Clinical neuropharmacology” This case report describes a 4-year-old girl with trichotillomania triggered by vitamin D deficiency, who showed dramatic improvement with vitamin D therapy.
September 2018 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” This study found that treatment with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UCMB5113 significantly increased root hair growth in half of the tested Arabidopsis thaliana accessions.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that donor age and culture medium significantly impact the quality of human full-thickness skin models, with implications for their use as animal model alternatives in research.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This case report documents a cat with necrolytic migratory erythema due to glucagonoma and diabetes mellitus, highlighting similarities to glucagonoma syndrome in humans.
November 2016 in “Der Hautarzt” This article presents case reports of three women with hair thinning primarily on the top of the head, suggesting a pattern consistent with female-type androgenetic alopecia, though this is not diagnostic.
This study found that fetal canine hair follicle-derived stem cells exhibited pluripotency markers, suggesting potential for therapeutic applications in hair and skin repair.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This study reports that elderly men with baldness and comorbid conditions experienced persistent scalp erosions following topical treatment with imiquimod or diclofenac, suggesting alternative therapies should be considered for this group.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This case report describes a 19-year-old with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome developing alopecia areata totalis, discussing potential connections and treatment options like methylprednisolone pulse therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that the detection rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer increases with the number of repeat prostate biopsies in patients with persistently suspicious prostate cancer.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” In this prospective cohort study, male pattern baldness was identified as an independent predictor of prostate cancer, while the 2D:4D finger ratio was not associated with the cancer risk.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that among prostate cancer patients undergoing a biopsy, those with metabolic syndrome tended to have a lower Gleason score compared to those without the syndrome.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” This review discusses various treatments for androgenic alopecia, highlighting FDA-approved options and other commonly used therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This article reviews advancements in hair cosmetics, including "cosmeceuticals" and new dermocosmetic strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS displayed significantly higher activity of 5alpha-reductase, suggesting an additional role for liver and peripheral tissues in their androgen excess.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS have higher activity of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase, which may contribute to their elevated androgen levels.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book has valuable information but is hard to read due to poor writing.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive guide for forensic practitioners and exam candidates.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
January 2018 in “Repositorio de Tesis - UNMSM” In this experimental study on Holtzman rats with induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, the researchers observed that the extract of Physalis peruviana (aguaymanto) had a greater therapeutic effect on prostate weight reduction and prostatic epithelium height compared to finasteride and terazosine.