January 2020 in “Publications of the UdS (Saarland University)” This meta-analysis found an association between lower vitamin D levels and increased risk of Alopecia areata, though causation cannot be established due to the study designs.
September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers found that while 16 out of 116 American Medical Association House of Delegates associations provide materials on healthcare for incarcerated individuals, there is a notable lack of practical clinical guidance, which may lead to inconsistent healthcare practices for this population.
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September 1997 in “Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics” This case analysis suggests that while dental foci may rarely contribute to alopecia areata, confirming this link requires observing full recovery after removing the dental cause.
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December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging” This analysis of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial found that finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by nearly 25% and enhances the PSA test's ability to detect prostate cancer and high-risk diseases.
June 2024 in “Likarska sprava” This review analyzes current hair transplantation methods, explores new classifications of alopecia, and discusses potential complications along with preventive measures in trichology and plastic surgery.
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meta-analysis discusses the lipid profile in patients with androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for further research.
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January 2011 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This research discusses a validated HPTLC method for simultaneously determining Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms but reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” This study found a very strong positive correlation between sebum levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men.
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This meta-analysis suggests that stem cell therapy may reduce burn wound area and improve healing-related factors in preclinical models, indicating potential for future clinical studies on burn treatment.
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May 2019 in “Medicine” This meta-analysis found that the rs2476601 SNP of the PTPN22 gene is significantly associated with reduced susceptibility to alopecia areata, with carriers of the C-allele and CC-genotype having a lower risk.
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July 2018 in “Medicine” This meta-analysis suggests that individuals with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of prostate cancer, though overall baldness is not significantly associated with prostate cancer risk.
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This meta-analysis suggests that certain VEGF gene polymorphisms may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome risk, potentially serving as early detection biomarkers.
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November 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ergonomic and rational analysis of methodologies to expedite and enhance hair restoration surgeries but does not report new clinical results.
In this systematic review, researchers observed that Toxoplasma gondii infection is associated with alterations in testosterone levels, generally increasing in humans but showing mixed effects in animals, highlighting a complex relationship that warrants further investigation.
December 2022 in “Физиотерапия, бальнеология и реабилитация” This integrative literature analysis found that radiofrequency is widely used in dermatocosmetology for facial skin rejuvenation due to its high efficiency and safety, but noted a lack of comprehensive studies on radiofrequency microneedling, which may enhance safety and efficacy over traditional methods.
August 2020 in “Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma appeared more effective than control treatments as an additional therapy for improving acne scars in several clinical trials.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review provides an analysis of the physiological and pathological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing endocrine, metabolic, and inflammatory dimensions, but reports no new clinical results.
In this network meta-analysis, the researchers reported that topical minoxidil 5% was the most effective off-label therapy for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia, while other treatments like melatonin and cetirizine showed potential benefits, highlighting a need for further comparative trials.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that melatonin did not affect primary hair follicles or litter size in goats but was positively correlated with secondary follicle growth, suggesting potential relevance for studying hair growth mechanisms and human alopecia.
January 2023 in “The Annals of african surgery” This review concludes that preoperative hormonal stimulation with testosterone or DHT may help increase penile length and glans circumference, easing hypospadias surgery and potentially reducing postoperative complications.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
This study provides a detailed analysis of cell subpopulations in a mouse model of wound-induced hair follicle regeneration, revealing specific cellular dynamics and heterogeneity that may influence hair follicle neogenesis.
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September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review examines the main absorption sites and influencing factors for orally administered drugs, highlighting variables such as solubility and gastrointestinal conditions that affect drug absorption in the small intestine and the development of effective drug delivery systems.
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June 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review highlights that gut dysbiosis and bacterial extracellular vesicles are key factors in PCOS pathophysiology, and suggests AI-driven analysis of these profiles could enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment personalization, though ethical concerns like data privacy and bias must be considered.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” This review highlights the importance of standardizing pre-analytical procedures for collecting and extracting samples from uncommon biological specimens like breast milk and sweat in clinical metabolomics, to enhance diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts while minimizing contamination and bias.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study observed seasonal trends in Poland's Google searches for dermatology-related terms and noted a decrease in searches for sexually transmitted diseases despite rising infection rates, highlighting a need for better sexual education.
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” This study suggests that ATR-FT-IR spectral analysis of hair fibres may detect breast cancer through increased lipid content changes linked to cancer presence.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reported that the Computational Analysis of Novel Drug Opportunities platform effectively uses integrated biological data, including side effects and pathways, to generate potential drug candidates for colon cancer and migraine disorders.
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May 2007 in “Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology” This study found that Minoxidil can interfere with hair drug analysis for cocaine by producing peaks that obscure the detection of cocaine and its metabolites in chromatograms.
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study explored the genetic basis of fiber diameter in alpacas, identifying candidate genomic regions including four significant areas on VPA6, VPA9, VPA29, and an unassigned scaffold, using whole genome association analysis and a custom SNP microarray.