Homoeopaths and traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal have different understandings and ways of treating acne.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Understanding how different body systems interact can improve how we prevent or treat frailty in aging.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” The authors suggest standardizing how the heart's electrical axis is calculated to improve precision and consistency in ECG analysis.
January 2022 in “Consultant” September 2021 in “Physiology News” Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The first Conference for Black Physiologists focused on supporting Black physiologists' careers and included talks, panels, and awards.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The LGBTQ+ STEM @UCL Network helps increase visibility and support for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM at University College London.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The Society had a promising start to 2021 with a new online platform, grants program, and elected Trustees.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” A neurodivergent physiologist reflects on how his unique perspective benefits his research, despite facing challenges with tasks and communication.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The Society's journals now have a policy to make colors in their content accessible to people with color blindness.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The document could not be read or understood.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Professor Edward Carmeliet was a leading figure in cardiac electrophysiology research.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The Future Physiology 2021 conference was successful in providing networking and learning opportunities for early career physiologists online.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The document concludes that more inclusive research involving the transgender community is needed, especially on the neovaginal microbiome of trans women.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The report recommends a government-wide action plan to increase diversity in the STEM workforce over the next decade.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
Pygo2 is important for early growth and progression of intestinal tumors, and could be a target for treating cancers with certain mutations.
Aloe vera hair tonic with 10% and 15% concentrations effectively promoted hair growth in male rats.
May 2022 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” It's unclear if COVID-19 vaccination causes SLE; more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” Consumers prefer general hair care products over those specifically for hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review” A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.