57 citations
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July 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Reconstruct lips with proper planning, templates, and revisions for appearance and function.
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment in a male patient with alopecia areata led to significant hair regrowth and improvement in nail dystrophy symptoms, restoring finger function within 10 months.
23 citations
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” This review discusses the physicochemical properties, binding mechanisms, and factors affecting corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) functions, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” This review found no evidence that DHEA improves quality of life or decreases menopausal symptoms in peri- and postmenopausal women, but it may slightly enhance sexual function compared to placebo.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the mechanisms governing epidermal stem and progenitor cell differentiation, emphasizing the balance necessary for maintaining skin barrier function, and reports no new experimental findings.
21 citations
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December 2007 in “Primary Care” This article reviews the challenges in treating PCOS, noting the potential benefits of insulin sensitizers on ovulatory function and pregnancy outcomes, and calls for more long-term studies on metabolic interventions.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil stimulates the Kir6.2/SUR2 potassium channel, leading to tumor growth arrest in an ovarian cancer xenograft model by disrupting mitochondrial function and inducing cell death.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 27-year-old man hospitalized with fatigue, myalgias, weakness, profound weight loss, and abnormal liver function, leading to a diagnosis after chest imaging revealed pneumomediastinum.
16 citations
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” In this study, all stereoisomers of cyoctol were synthesized and tested, revealing that contrary to initial patent claims, cyoctol does not function as an anti-androgen.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” This review discusses various applications of CRISPR-based tools in cancer research, emphasizing their potential for investigating microRNA functions and developing microRNA-based therapies, despite challenges like off-target effects and delivery issues in using CRISPR/Cas9.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that hypothyroidism is more prevalent in older Indian females, with common symptoms including weight gain, weakness, and hair loss often associated with other conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
5 citations
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reviews the classification and characteristics of water soluble vitamins, focusing on their varying solubility and functions, and reports no new experimental findings.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” This study identified peripheral myeloid cells as the earliest dysregulated immune cells in PINK1 KO mice with Parkinson’s-like symptoms following intestinal infections, suggesting that PINK1 regulates gut immune functions linked to early Parkinson’s disease mechanisms.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of a 940nm diode laser in Wistar rats with carrageenan-induced arthritis and found that a 74J/cm² energy density significantly reduced edema and restored function, whereas 171J/cm² neared thermal exposure limits for the skin.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews existing knowledge about melatonin's MT₁ and MT₂ receptors in human tissues, discussing their established and potential functions, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examines emerging biomaterial strategies designed to support both neural regeneration and cutaneous wound healing, emphasizing their potential to improve sensory function through mechanisms like axonal regrowth and vascular network formation, while noting the need for standardized assessments and clinically translatable designs.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” In this study, prolonged ingestion of linseed in rabbits was observed to be safe, showing no significant weight gain or anatomical anomalies in liver and kidney biopsies.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This review highlights the emerging role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in dermatology, suggesting that lncRNAs significantly impact signaling pathways involved in normal skin functions and skin diseases, offering potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This overview examines the biology, origin, structure, and function of various cells and structures, such as the blood-retinal barrier and Merkel cells, and discusses their roles in disease pathogenesis, along with recent findings related to the lymph nodes' paracortex.
June 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This source redefines anti-aging medicine as "precision healthspan pharmacology," suggesting that rather than just treating diseases or accepting aging, pharmacology should focus on expanding functional capacity across various health domains, while emphasizing the importance of fundamental physiological and psychosocial health factors.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that COVID-19 infection disrupts spermatogenesis, alters testicular cell populations, and may impact male fertility by causing long-term changes in testicular function and reduced sperm quality, as observed even in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the infection.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mouse models, researchers found that elevated IL-17a in aged olfactory epithelium impairs olfactory function, while IL-17a inhibition promotes regeneration and mitigates age-related decline.
In this study assessing post-menopausal Asian women, distinct shifts in Malassezia species prevalence on the skin were linked to increased inflammation and impaired skin barrier function, potentially driving disorders like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
In this study, researchers developed a mathematical model of outer hair cell hair bundles that replicates experimental responses to mechanical stimuli, providing insights into the stimulus-dependent adaptation mechanisms and the functional significance of their three-row stereocilia configuration in mammalian hearing.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies” This study found that in Iraqi women with PCOS, those taking vitamin E supplements experienced a significant reduction in androgenic symptoms like hair loss, weight gain, and acne, along with lower levels of certain hormones linked to the condition.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This literature review of hormonal implants in Brazil highlights their expanding usage beyond contraceptive and hormone replacement purposes, noting aesthetic desires like muscle mass gain. However, significant side effects such as cardiovascular events and psychological complications are frequently reported, potentially outweighing the benefits.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the researchers found that deleting ceramide synthase 4 in the skin's epidermis alters stem cell differentiation, disrupting hair follicle structure and barrier function, potentially leading to immune responses similar to atopic dermatitis.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this report, a case of a large primary extradural solitary fibrous tumor in the sacrum of a 31-year-old woman is detailed, where surgical treatment led to remission and improved functionality, despite the patient opting out of adjuvant radiotherapy to preserve fertility potential.