January 2025 in “Case Reports in Medicine” In this case study, a diagnosis of HAIR-AN syndrome, a rare form of polycystic ovarian syndrome, was made in a 17-year-old female with hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans, but genetic screening revealed no significant mutations linked to her symptoms.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” This review discusses the connection between acne and metabolic syndrome, noting shared pathogenic mechanisms and suggesting integrated management strategies without presenting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.
March 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” During LIFEHOUSE, researchers documented distinct patterns of physical exam findings and biomarker abnormalities in 369 adult employees, which may aid clinicians in recognizing wellness challenges and preventing chronic diseases associated with aging.
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” This consensus statement discusses guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating the Female Athlete Triad, and introduces a risk stratification system to assist healthcare providers with sports participation decisions.
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May 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of developing depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and sleep disorder compared to those without the syndrome.
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April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” This article reviews various medical treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa based on the author's experience with over 350 patients, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2022 in “Life” This review discusses global variations in polycystic ovary syndrome prevalence and highlights the need for more comprehensive studies to understand its association with race, ethnicity, and diagnosis criteria; it reports no new results.
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October 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study demonstrated that hyaluronan gel is a promising biomaterial for 3-D in vitro culture of mouse ovarian follicles, supporting the production of fertilizable metaphase II oocytes.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” This updated guidance from the GRADE working group addresses issues with assessing inconsistency in treatment effect estimates and evaluating the credibility of effect modifiers in systematic reviews.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Life” This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in adolescents, noting varied presentation and highlighting genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found that patients with cutaneous lichen planus had a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension compared to controls.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” This review highlights key clinical recommendations from the 2018 international guidelines on PCOS management and questions if these guidelines will be widely adopted in practice.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This review discusses various weight loss treatment options for managing PCOS in women, including lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” This study demonstrated that human hair can be coated with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, allowing it to be oriented and moved by a magnetic field, which may enhance drug delivery and hair care applications.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in cancer prevention” This review discusses the preventable nature of many cancers due to modifiable risk factors and emphasizes the importance of preventive oncology in reducing the global cancer burden; it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2005 in “Internal Medicine Journal” This article reviews the recognition and management of Staphylococcus aureus toxin-mediated diseases, but it does not present new research findings.
15 citations
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May 1997 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This case report describes a patient with breast cancer who developed female androgenetic alopecia after starting tamoxifen therapy.
14 citations
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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
8 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This report documented a case of thrombocytopenia and leukopenia linked to the long-term use of itraconazole in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review highlights that obesity is linked to various hormonal imbalances beyond diabetes, prompting attention to related endocrine disorders in obese patients, including their prevalence, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations.
4 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This article discusses a report on reversible alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy and mentions other possible causes of hair loss but presents no new findings.
January 2026 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” This review examines how regenerative therapies targeting shared biological pathways can promote healing in musculoskeletal disorders and hair follicle dysfunction, highlighting modalities like platelet-rich plasma and laser therapy while addressing challenges in standardization and measurement.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review summarizes current knowledge of SARS-CoV-2, including its biology, epidemiology, risk factors, and the need for updated vaccines and drugs, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This paper reviews obesity diagnosis and screening methods, emphasizing BMI's practicality in low- and middle-income countries, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Internal Medicine” This narrative review suggests that while corticosteroids and Janus kinase inhibitors may be effective for treating ophiasis-pattern alopecia areata in both adults and children, the limited age-specific evidence underscores the need for further research to confirm their efficacy and safety across age groups.
5 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” This study found that small amounts of RNA present in horsehair roots can be used for molecular biological analysis, although detecting mRNA transcripts in the hair shaft is more challenging.
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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.
This study aims to describe the trichoscopic pattern of chemotherapy-induced alopecia and its changes during different phases of chemotherapy.