June 2025 in “American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering” This study examined the environment and quality of carrots grown in Vietnam, finding that organically grown carrots had lower levels of harmful heavy metals than traditional methods, suggesting organic farming can yield safer, higher-quality carrots.
March 2025 in “Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B” This study analyzed soil, water, and carrot samples in Vietnam, and found that organic farming can reduce heavy metal levels in carrots compared to conventional methods, potentially improving their nutritional safety.
December 2023 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” In this study, researchers examined the pancreas of immature Iraqi blackbuck, finding unique histological features, such as underdeveloped goblet cells and similar distribution of Langerhans islets across genders, which could enhance understanding of the species' pancreatic physiology and pathology.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment significantly reduced hair loss on the head and body, as well as nail involvement, in patients with alopecia areata over 18 months, with minimal side effects reported.
September 2023 in “Journal of International Medical Research” This study found that metformin increased follicle-stimulating hormone levels and decreased kisspeptin concentrations in Iraqi women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with gene variations potentially influencing treatment response.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that a graphene-barium titanate nanosystem can accelerate wound healing by killing bacteria and promoting fibroblast proliferation, demonstrating effectiveness in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria-infected wounds in mice.
October 2022 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This study found that polymorphism of the SHBG gene (rs1799941) is associated with an increased risk of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Iraqi women.
January 2020 in “Молодий вчений” B(III) blood type may have higher hemoglobin levels, but stress affects this, and hair iron levels correlate with hemoglobin in some blood types.
October 2019 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the CTLA-4 gene polymorphism (rs733618) has no association with polycystic ovarian syndrome in the studied population.
In this study of foxes and jackals in Ilam province, Iran, 19.35% of foxes and 17.85% of jackals were found to be infested with ectoparasites, mainly Ctenocephalides canis.
January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Applying conditioner mid-treatment reduces hair damage during perms.
January 2005 in “FJ. Fragrance journal” December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study investigated a potential link between male pattern baldness and Pityrosporum group fungal contamination but found no significant statistical association.
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January 2004 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” In this study, the prevalence of clinical polycystic ovary syndrome among high school girls in Isfahan, Iran was reported at 3%, with a note that hormonal assessments might uncover higher rates.
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April 2020 in “Curēus” In this pilot study, both microneedling and CO2 laser combined with hair transplantation and nbUVB demonstrated potential for inducing repigmentation in refractory palmar-plantar vitiligo, though further research is needed to ascertain their relative efficacy.
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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that seasonal changes significantly affected hair follicle activity and fibre growth in Merghoz goats, with variations seen in feed intake and growth patterns across different seasons.
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June 2016 in “Dermatology Reports” This study concluded that the digit-length ratio (2D:4D) does not predict androgenic alopecia development, suggesting prenatal androgen exposure does not predispose men to this condition.
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February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha exhibits antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial effects against 11 bacterial species.
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April 2023 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers in Basrah, Iraq, observed that iodine deficiency in cross-breed goat kids led to goiter, slow growth, and various biochemical changes, including increased TSH and hypercholesterolemia, suggesting the need for improved maternal diet to reduce these issues and associated mortality risks.
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March 2020 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study found that among men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride for three months significantly reduced levels of dihydrotestosterone and estradiol, hormones involved in prostate enlargement, without altering follicle-stimulating hormone or luteinizing hormone levels.
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December 2023 in “Duhok Medical Journal” This study found that serum anti-müllerian hormone levels above 3.2 ng/ml are both sensitive and specific for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, linked with increased ovarian size and menstrual disturbances.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found no significant difference in serum ferritin, zinc, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels between women with chronic telogen effluvium and healthy controls, although suboptimal levels were common in both groups.
January 2024 in “Journal of health reports and technology” This study found a significant relationship between seborrheic dermatitis severity and androgenic alopecia patterns, suggesting potential benefits from treating dandruff symptoms in improving hair loss.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study reported that 75.9% of participants aged 20-50 in Tikrit, Iraq, had used herbal treatments at least once, primarily for issues like hair loss, hemorrhoids, and gastritis, with the hope of finding effective alternatives to conventional medicine.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” This study identified that certain genetic polymorphisms in IL-16 are associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata in an Iraqi population.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study examined the relationship between zinc status and DNA oxidative damage in patients with hair loss in Duhok, Kurdistan Region-Iraq, highlighting the potential role of zinc deficiency in hair loss.
March 2021 in “Medico-Legal Update” In this study, no significant change in androgen receptor gene expression was found in females with recurrent spontaneous abortion, but a mutant genotype may offer some protection against the condition.
January 2020 in “International journal of medical parasitology and epidemiology sciences” This case report suggests that Demodex infection should be considered in patients with facial scaling and itching, as observed in a 36-year-old woman in Tabriz testing positive for the mites.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Obesity is an independent risk factor for early coronary artery disease (CAD) and its severity is not affected by age.