42 citations
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This study found that long-term flutamide treatment reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss, but liver-related dropouts were minimized at a very low dose of 62.5 mg/day.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the long-term cardiovascular risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the greater effectiveness of lifestyle changes compared to metformin in preventing type 2 diabetes, but provides no new clinical outcomes.
126 citations
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January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery” This review discusses current treatment options for liver hydatidosis, noting the potential benefits and limitations of chemotherapy and highlighting the need for more clinical trials to prevent recurrent disease; it reports no new findings.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that a long-term astrocyte culture model can effectively study astrocyte senescence and suggests minoxidil as a potential candidate to regulate brain aging by normalizing dysregulated gene expression in aged astrocytes.
This narrative review concludes that long-term randomized controlled trials are needed to establish clear guidelines for testosterone therapy in women, given the lack of FDA-approved formulations and the variable quality of current treatments.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” This study found that adults with alopecia go through stages of embarrassment, seeking solutions, and acceptance, influenced by stress, lifestyle, and social factors, resulting in a withdrawn life due to negative body image.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This discussion reviews the lack of long-term clinical studies on metformin's cardiovascular benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, advocating for lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the management of long-term cardiovascular risks in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and suggests that lifestyle changes may be more effective than metformin in reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This review discusses the management of long-term risks in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, recommending lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity over relying solely on metformin, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This review discusses the lack of long-term clinical studies on metformin's cardiovascular benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting lifestyle changes as a crucial management strategy for reducing associated risks.
53 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Google Trends data on search terms like "eyelid plastic surgery," "facelift," and "rhinoplasty surgery" significantly correlated with actual US surgery volumes, highlighting its potential use for plastic surgeons in marketing and advertising decisions.
6 citations
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Previous alopecia areata treatments do not affect the long-term effectiveness of ritlecitinib.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, TENS of the T6 dermatome over a longer term was explored for its effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and appetite-regulating hormones in obese subjects with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; however, results are not reported in the abstract.
10 citations
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April 2019 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” In this study, selenium-rich diets enhanced antioxidant activity in aged mice, suggesting potential biological benefits, although further trials are needed to fully understand long-term risks and benefits.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This study evaluated emerging techniques for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and found that scalp cooling significantly reduced hair loss, while photobiomodulation was well-tolerated without major adverse effects; however, further research is needed to refine treatment protocols and ensure long-term safety.
April 2017 in “Journal of nutritional health & food engineering” This article discusses the widespread issue of vitamin D deficiency affecting over 65% of the UAE population and highlights its often unnoticed symptoms, urging awareness due to potential long-term health consequences; it provides no new results.
7 citations
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that Italian dermatologists commonly prescribe 1 mg/day finasteride for androgenetic alopecia despite reported sexual side effects, due to its perceived long-term efficacy.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes the first dermoscopic evaluation of alopecia areata-like disease in a dog, where the condition mirrored human cases in terms of clinical presentation and treatment response.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “South African family practice” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma shows potential for improving alopecia areata and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed as evidence primarily supports short-term outcomes in orthopaedic applications.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that women, younger individuals, and those with a low body mass index were more likely to develop long COVID symptoms, and even mild COVID-19 cases often experienced long-term residual symptoms.
8 citations
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November 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the limitations and techniques of fat transfer for facial rejuvenation, focusing on achieving safe and long-term aesthetic outcomes without providing new clinical results.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” This case study reports the first known instance of isolated sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus potentially induced by long-term nitrofurantoin therapy, with effective treatment using topical steroids and hydroxychloroquine.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers at the Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine WUM are exploring the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-19 infection, focusing on stem cell mobilization and engraftment processes, and utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques to develop algorithms for rare disease classification, including amyloidosis.
This study developed a new analytical method to identify a wide range of endocrine disrupting compounds in full-term amniotic fluid, revealing diverse substances with potential endocrine activity.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” This study outlines the Human Gene Correlation Analysis tool, which classifies human genes by coexpression levels and identifies overrepresented annotation terms in correlated gene groups, with no new clinical results reported.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this study, researchers suggest that strategic early intervention during fetal wound healing could lead to significantly improved long-term skin regeneration outcomes.
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.
855 citations
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June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
177 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review provides updated guidelines for diagnosing and managing women's sexual dysfunctions but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for ongoing research and long-term outcome studies.