April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.
68 citations
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reports that permanent and severe alopecia is a newly identified complication of the FEC 100–docetaxel regimen used for adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
16 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This study proposes a framework for classifying sources of new product ideas, suggesting it is more effective than existing paradigms for successful innovation.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This article reviews the development and use of induced pluripotent stem cell models and artificial organoids for studying neurodevelopmental disorders, but it reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “Acta biomaterialia” This study reports a good correlation between the curvature of human eyelashes and the displacement of the neutral axis, influenced by the non-uniform thickness of the outer cuticle layer.
7 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews how biomaterials and stem cells could advance regenerative medicine but does not report new results, emphasizing the potential of combining novel biomaterials with stem cells for effective therapies.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article provides new treatment guidelines for AA based on expert consensus while integrating regional healthcare variations, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This historical review examines the diagnostic and etiological understanding of alopecia areata, emphasizing the evolution of theories and the impact of immunological data, while providing no new clinical results.
August 2019 in “Journal of archaeological science: Reports/Journal of archaeological science: reports” This study demonstrated that cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone are preserved in archaeological human hair, allowing for the analysis of ancient stress and reproductive hormone patterns.
July 2025 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers used synchrotron X-ray imaging to examine rat vibrissa follicles, finding that despite variations in vibrissa length and follicle size, certain sensory structures remain consistent, suggesting specialized roles in sensory processing depending on the vibrissa type.
41 citations
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June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy” This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.
108 citations
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November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly” This article reviews the history and impacts of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the U.S. and reports no new research findings; it discusses implications for health policy debates.
152 citations
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses recent advances in understanding gender differences in skin and their implications for dermatologic diseases, but it reports no new experimental results; ongoing research is necessary for translating these insights into clinical practice.
119 citations
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review examines the impact of vitamin D signaling in extraskeletal tissues and notes that expected benefits from animal and cell studies have not been consistently replicated in human clinical trials.
107 citations
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October 2014 in “PeerJ” This study found that while molecular hair structures were nearly identical across individuals, genetic factors seem to influence specific lipid compositions, as seen in identical-patterned hair from parent-child pairs and identical twins, but not fraternal twins.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study explored Ayurvedic principles for skin care and reported that these traditional practices offer safe, affordable, and effective solutions for various dermatological issues, providing promising alternatives to conventional cosmetics.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Open Journal of Psychiatry” This study concludes that the Greek version of the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for assessing body dysmorphic disorder-related concerns in both research and clinical settings.
October 2024 in “Journal of Dental Sciences” This study analyzed research trends in discoid lupus erythematosus, revealing shifting focus areas and highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between dermatology and other fields.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that specific dermoscopic signs, such as diameter diversity of leukotrichia and Pohl-Pinkus constrictions, were associated with progressive vitiligo, and early-stage melanin synthesis was impaired in vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed microfluidics-based 3D microtumors to model minimal residual disease in ovarian cancer, highlighting their alignment with patient-derived MRD and response to a fatty acid oxidation inhibitor.
34 citations
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July 2022 in “Gels” This review explores the potential of alginate as a promising alternative to donor tissue for corneal transplantation due to its adaptability, transparency, and low immunogenicity, and discusses how chemical modifications can enhance its properties for use in corneal tissue engineering.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers found that the lipid composition in hair significantly affects water diffusion and may explain differences in dyeing and cosmetic treatment responses between Asian and European hair, with CP2 fibers having more lipids than CP3 fibers.
10 citations
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March 2022 in “Healthcare” This study found no significant association between mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy and mortality in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Life” This review discusses using extracellular vesicles as less invasive surrogates for assessing drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters, suggesting potential advancements in precision therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
This review synthesizes current knowledge on choriogenesis, the final stage of oogenesis in insects, by exploring the role of follicle cells, regulatory mechanisms of gene expression, and the biochemical makeup of the eggshell, while also highlighting structural diversity and adaptations across insect species.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
1036 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” This article provides an overview of mesenchymal stem cells, highlighting their extraction methods, differentiation potential, and applications in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This review discusses regenerative medicine and explores the potential of molecular imaging in enhancing personalized therapies, but it reports no new research results.
9 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed and validated a sensitive LC-MS/MS method for quantifying tamsulosin in human serum, achieving high analyte recovery and demonstrating applicability in clinical research for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” In this study, researchers used SEM/SDD-EDS to identify waterborne minerals like calcium and aluminum in the scalp hair cuticle of individuals using treated or untreated water for hair washing, finding that prior application of coconut oil or conditioners can prevent calcium uptake.