research W6: Novelties in Hair Analysis and Interpretation Issues
Hair analysis can be unreliable due to external contamination and varying drug concentrations.
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research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
research Is It Getting in the Hair? Cortisol Concentrations in Native, Regrown, and Segmented Hairs of Cattle and Pigs After Repeated ACTH Administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
research Specific Interpretation of Hair Concentrations in Two Fatal Metformin Intoxication Cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
research Micro-Segmental Analysis of the Entry Pathway and Distribution of Zolpidem in Hair From Different Scalp Regions After a Single Dose
Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
research Human Hair: An Important Biological Matrix of Interest
Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
research Morphological Changes in Human Head Hair Subjected to Various Drug Testing Decontamination Strategies
Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
research Comparison of Wiping Methods for the Removal of Cleaning Agent Residue from Hair Follicles
All wiping methods are as effective as washing for removing cleaning agent from hair.
research The Potential for Occupational Exposure of Veterinarians to Ketamine Resulting in Positive Drug Tests
Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.
research Stability of Opiates in Hair Fibers After Exposure to Cosmetic Treatment
Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.
research Study of Demodex Mites: Challenges and Solutions
The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
research Testosterone-Like Immunoreactivity in Hair Measured in Minute Sample Amounts: A Competitive Radioimmunoassay with an Adequate Limit of Detection
The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
research Current Status of Genus Impatiens: Bioactive Compounds and Natural Pigments with Health Benefits
Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
research In Search of Decoding the Syntax of the Bioelements in Human Hair: A Critical Overview
Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
research Determination of Vitamin B3 Vitamer (Nicotinamide) and Vitamin B6 Vitamers in Human Hair Using LC-MS/MS
The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
research A Review on Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Drugs in Hair Using Various Instrumental Techniques
Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
research Segmental Hair Analysis as a Retrospective Testosterone Diary: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Segmental hair analysis can track testosterone over time but needs adjustments for sex, hair color, and washing frequency.
research Segmental Hair Analysis - A Retrospective Testosterone Diary?
Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
research SEM/SDD-EDS: An Analytical Tool to Identify Waterborne Micro Minerals Pickup in Human Scalp Hair Cuticle Due to Water Quality
Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
research Analysis of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Polonium Poisoning
Polonium poisoning is diagnosed by detecting it in urine and feces, and treated with supportive care, infection prevention, and chelation therapy.
research On Pathways for Small Molecules Into and Out of Human Hair Fibers
Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
research Ultrastructural Alterations and Environmental Exposure Influence the Opiate Concentrations in Hair of Drug Addicts
Environmental factors can greatly reduce drug levels in hair.
research Exploring the Interplay Between Arsenic and Cutaneous Physiology, Pathology, and Regeneration
Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
research An Advanced Review: Polyurethane-Related Dressings for Skin Wound Repair
Polyurethane dressings show promise for wound healing but need improvements to adapt better to the healing process.
research Experimental Investigations on Hair Fibers as Diffusion Bridges and Opiates as Solutes in Solution
Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
research Analytical Method for the Biomonitoring of Bisphenols and Parabens by Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Human Hair
A new method accurately detects bisphenols and parabens in human hair.
research A Quantitative Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Steroids from Human Scalp Hair
The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
research Scanning Electron Microscopes/Silicon Drift Detector-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy: An Analytical Tool to Identify Waterborne Microminerals Pickup in Human Scalp Hair Cuticle Due to Water Quality
The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.