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17 citations,
May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.
14 citations,
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
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April 2014 in “International Wound Journal” The V-Y-S plasty is a safe and effective one-stage method for repairing medium to large scalp defects.
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” The document suggests creating a secure database for indigenous knowledge and recommends that the TKDL actively fight patents that slightly alter traditional knowledge.
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November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Walter P. Unger suggests that copying a person's natural hair direction and angle during transplants leads to a more natural and fuller appearance.
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
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April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.
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September 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.