19 citations
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May 2019 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had an increased risk of mortality from self-harm, psychiatric diseases, and lung cancer compared to the general population.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” This study found that the active use of androgen deprivation therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of death in prostate cancer patients with COVID-19.
This nested case-control study observed that patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia or androgenic alopecia who had a cumulative 5-ARI dose exceeding 5840 defined daily doses had a significantly reduced mortality risk, while lower doses were linked to higher mortality and suicide rates.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Urology” 
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.
44 citations
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” In this study, fibronectin coating on a low-adhesive substratum increased cell aggregation, growth, and motility, enhancing the formation of hair follicle dermal papilla spheroids.
In this study, Fgf20 was found to trigger movement and morphogenesis in dermal fibroblasts, facilitating dermal condensate formation essential for hair follicle development.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inhibiting the gp130 Y814 signaling module promotes tissue regeneration and may prevent pathological outcomes after injury in animal models.
October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that a mild intramuscular dose of BOTOX increased spermatogenesis and improved sperm quality in ageing mice, suggesting potential benefits for managing male infertility.
April 2021 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that 5-aminolevulinic acid significantly improved chicken sperm motility and increased mitochondrial membrane depolarization, while decreasing ATP levels.
This study found that fibroblast growth factor 20 (Fgf20) orchestrates the movement and behavior of dermal fibroblasts, directing their formation into dermal condensates during hair follicle development in mice.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that a 14-day treatment with proxalutamide significantly reduced the 28-day mortality rate in hospitalized COVID-19 patients compared to placebo, with greater benefits observed among those who adhered to the treatment.
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September 2013 in “Revue d'Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique” Higher unemployment rates are linked to increased suicide rates, especially in men aged 25-49 in France.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study investigated neonatal mortality and health threats to Guadalupe fur seals in Mexico's San Benito Archipelago, finding a 29.52% mortality rate largely due to trauma and emaciation/infectious disease, with high rates of alopecia syndrome and entanglement linked to marine debris, primarily from local sources.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that an automated tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte classification algorithm identified thin melanomas with less immune response, which were associated with higher mortality compared to other cases in the study.
December 2020 in “Ambiance in Life” This study found that the average mortality rate at their hospital was higher in 2020 compared to 2018 and 2019, and suggests COVID-19 may have begun in Turkey earlier than widely recognized.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that counties with more dermatologists per 100,000 residents had higher melanoma 5-year survival rates, while the density of heme/onc specialists did not significantly impact mortality rates.
June 2018 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This article discusses the potential impact of biomedical innovations in aging biology on extending human lifespan and highlights both the pharmaceutical industry's investment in such innovations and the potential implications for pension systems, reporting no new results.
January 2013 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” 
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March 2023 in “Science Translational Medicine” The researchers reported that targeting glycoprotein 130's signaling site in animal models promoted tissue regeneration and reduced osteoarthritis progression through anti-inflammatory and protective effects.
September 2024 in “Cureus” In this case study, a 24-year-old female with treatment-resistant trichotillomania achieved a 9-month remission of hair-pulling and hair regrowth through mindset reframing, physical barriers, and community support, suggesting these approaches may offer promising interventions for individuals with similar conditions.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this study, 10 men with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to standard treatments showed significant hair regrowth and satisfaction after being treated with polydioxanone scalp threads, suggesting a potential therapeutic advantage for this approach.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that while alopecia treatment in patients showed some improvements in quality of life and anxiety scores at six months, these changes were not statistically significant.
114 citations
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March 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that, among COVID-19 patients in South Korea, hypertension, diabetes, and other comorbidities significantly increased mortality risk, with the age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index being a strong predictor of death.
49 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk from diabetes mellitus and heart disease in both sexes.
26 citations
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August 2021 in “Medicine” This study found that low levels of SHBG and testosterone were associated with higher mortality in men with severe COVID-19.
14 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that negative pressure wound therapy combined with PRP may effectively accelerate wound healing and reduce mortality in diabetic foot ulcers, with albumin and age identified as independent predictors of mortality risk.
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.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This review discusses the significant role androgens may play in COVID-19 severity and mortality, but it reports no new results; further research in diverse populations is needed.