September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This research discusses Fahr syndrome, highlighting its association with abnormal brain calcifications and varied clinical symptoms in young to middle-aged adults. Diagnosis involves specific criteria and CT scans, but no specific treatment exists; therapy focuses on managing symptoms and underlying conditions.
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April 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This study observed that dermatological disorders such as diffuse alopecia and pruritus were common among hematology patients, indicating the importance of dermatology consultations in their management.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article reviews the potential mechanisms underlying polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing insulin resistance and hormone dysregulation, and reports no new research findings.
48 citations
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February 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports the creation of rat liver stem cell lines that can differentiate into hepatocytes and suggests they might be useful for pharmacological and regenerative medicine applications.
March 2026 in “Collagen and Leather” This study found that a newly developed supramolecular FPC hydrogel effectively promotes wound healing through its anti-inflammatory and angiogenic properties, making it a promising material for wilderness first aid due to its storage convenience, sprayability, and ability to speed up wound recovery.
December 2017 in “International Journal of Growth and Development” In this study at King Fahad Hospital's outpatient clinic, researchers found a 44% prevalence of zinc deficiency among 1000 patients, noting a particular concern among women with hair loss and emphasizing the role of dietary factors like phytates that inhibit zinc absorption.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” In this case study from King Fahad University Hospital, an 11-month-old Saudi boy with a history of short, non-growing hair was diagnosed with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, attributed to a homozygous mutation in the LIPH gene.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “Lupus” This retrospective study observed that while systemic lupus erythematosus patients at King Fahd Hospital in eastern Saudi Arabia had similar clinical manifestations to those in other regions, there were differences in age of onset and sex distribution.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter provides no study results about minoxidil 3% lotion for beard enhancement but instead shares author and affiliation details for the published research.
5 citations
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September 1989 in “Pediatric dermatology” Persistent papular plaques on children's faces need better understanding and treatment.
17 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter to the editor compares the efficacy and safety of bimatoprost 0.03% with minoxidil 3% for eyebrow enhancement but does not report any study results.
249 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
5 citations
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November 2005 This review discusses the applications of confocal laser scanning microscopy in visualizing fluorescent compounds within the skin, noting its potential for tracking drug carriers and enhancing penetration studies, but reports no new results.
This review discusses how edible medicinal plants, specifically garlic, fenugreek, and artichoke, may help manage hyperlipidemia by altering blood lipid levels, potentially preventing cardiovascular issues.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
378 citations
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
269 citations
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October 2018 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This review discusses the cosmetic and nutricosmetic efficacy of hyaluronic acid for skin rejuvenation and reports that HA formulations show remarkable anti-aging properties.
215 citations
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January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Among reproductive-aged women in Iran, this study found that the prevalence of PCOS varied significantly depending on the diagnostic criteria used, with estimates ranging from 7.1% to 14.6%.
117 citations
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for non-classic congenital hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, and provides evidence-based recommendations for its treatment and genetic counseling.
63 citations
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March 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that Diane 35 combined with finasteride led to a greater reduction in hirsutism scores over 12 months compared to Diane 35 alone.
53 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study observed that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, those with the most severe phenotype showed the highest levels of metabolic disturbances, indicating the need for metabolic screening in these cases.
51 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study of reproductive-aged women in Tehran, idiopathic hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome were reported to be prevalent, with rates influenced by the screening methods used.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that both high-dose and low-dose finasteride significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women after 12 months, with the lower dose being safe and cost-effective.
50 citations
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May 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that flutamide was more effective than finasteride in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism over a one-year period.
49 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, both cyproterone acetate-estrogen combination (Diane®) and finasteride were effective in reducing hirsutism, but Diane® showed greater long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
48 citations
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, hirsutism was found to have the most significant negative impact on health-related quality of life among Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
47 citations
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March 2004 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that the combination of spironolactone and finasteride significantly improved hirsutism scores more than spironolactone alone in women, with similar side-effect profiles between treatments.
42 citations
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October 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” In this study, PCOS was the most common cause of hirsutism among Turkish women, but about 17% had idiopathic hyperandrogenemia with no clear cause identified.
40 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical findings; the authors underscore the importance of identifying and eliminating causative factors.