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August 2018 in “Journal of empirical legal studies” Repealing tampon taxes helps low-income people the most by making menstrual products cheaper.
15 citations,
June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
6 citations,
February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
29 citations,
November 2022 in “Nature Medicine” Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Sexual Medicine” The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Animals” Chimp Haven uses a special system to check and improve the well-being of their chimpanzees, which could help other animal sanctuaries too.
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May 2023 in “Cell reports medicine” Sons of mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of obesity and insulin resistance, possibly due to certain genes and factors passed down from their mothers.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A girl with type 1 diabetes developed a serious eye condition very early, suggesting the need for earlier eye checks and that early treatment can work well.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
38 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
24 citations,
January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Erbium glass laser treatment may help with skin remodeling, reduce inflammation, and improve skin cell maturation.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
29 citations,
April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
6 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
The 1540nm fractional erbium-glass laser helps treat hair loss caused by hormones.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
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February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Electromagnetic energy from wound dressing paste can disrupt skin lipid droplets, possibly affecting cancer development.
December 2023 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Fractionated laser therapy, especially erbium-glass laser, effectively increases hair thickness in people with hair loss but doesn't increase the number of hairs.
13 citations,
December 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” Sunlight exposure increases drug toxicity; amber glass best for protection.
55 citations,
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30 citations,
August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D-printed mesoporous scaffolds show promise for personalized drug delivery with controlled release.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Different lasers and radiofrequency affect skin differently, important for dermatologists to choose the right treatment.