January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” This case report from the provided study details a previously unreported adverse effect of salivary gland inflammation potentially linked to acitretin therapy for generalized pustular psoriasis, suggesting further research is needed to explore this association.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This review discusses various applications of low level laser therapy and argues for a holistic evaluation of patients but reports no new clinical findings.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases” This case report details two consanguineous patients with cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy, both having the same HTRA1 gene mutation, but exhibiting different clinical presentations, including one with epileptic seizures and lobar hemorrhages—previously undocumented in this condition.
January 2025 in “Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery” This case report describes a 55-year-old woman with alopecia areata whose condition improved rapidly and did not recur after the surgical resection of a thymoma, suggesting a potential immunological link between alopecia areata and thymoma that warrants further investigation.
January 2025 in “Journal of Medical Biochemistry” This review explores the roles of superoxide dismutases in cellular processes and cancer, highlighting the potential of SOD mimetics in enhancing cancer treatment strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract does not report specific research findings but describes a book titled "Medical Physics and Laser Technology: Advancements and Applications in Modern Healthcare," authored by Zahraa Zuhair Ghafel Saeid and colleagues, which is available for purchase.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research” In this cross-sectional study at a hospital in Nandyala, researchers identified nine drugs with potential new uses, noting that Aspirin and Dapagliflozin were most frequently repurposed, and observed changes in indications, dosage, and frequency, suggesting further clinical validation is needed for safety and efficacy.
January 2025 in “Haematology International Journal” This study describes a functional disorder in the ovary, known as stromal hyperplasia, characterized by the proliferation of ovarian stroma and luteinization of stromal cells, which is linked to excessive androgen production and elevated testosterone levels.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B”
December 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This source highlights that intraocular foreign bodies are urgent ophthalmologic emergencies requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent blindness and eye loss, with most cases involving the posterior segment of the eye.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, TENS of the T6 dermatome over a longer term was explored for its effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and appetite-regulating hormones in obese subjects with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; however, results are not reported in the abstract.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics” This study found that adolescents carrying the HLA-B27 antigen who engaged in intense physical activity were more likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis, although not all predisposed individuals were affected, indicating other genetic and environmental factors might also play a role.
September 2024 in “Cureus” This case report describes how changing treatment from adalimumab to guselkumab successfully controlled both pustulotic arthro-osteitis and paradoxical skin reactions in a patient with palmoplantar pustulosis.
September 2024 in “Oncology Advances” This review discusses the potential anticancer effects of medicinal plants, highlighting their diverse phytoconstituents and mechanisms, and considers both their future prospects and limitations in cancer treatment.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” This case report adds to the understanding of neurofibromatosis type 1 by documenting an Egyptian child with the condition alongside multiple unusual congenital anomalies, highlighting the importance of considering NF1 when these features are present.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” In this case study, a 62-year-old woman with severe hyperandrogenism underwent a clomiphene test, which suggested an ovarian origin for her condition, leading to the discovery of a Leydig cell tumor after a bilateral oophorectomy.
September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study provides a comprehensive review of trichotillomania, focusing on its clinical symptoms, etiology, diagnostics, and treatment methods, while also addressing serious complications like trichobezoars and Rapunzel Syndrome.
September 2024 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” In this case series study, two Peruvian women with virilizing ovarian tumors called Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors showed clinical improvement and normalization of androgens after surgical treatment, highlighting the diagnostic challenge of these rare presentations at different ages.
August 2024 in “Life Science Alliance” This study found that topical application of TGF-β mimic promoted enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration in mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for improving wound healing.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This article discusses the diagnostic challenges between certain neonatal scalp conditions and highlights the potential of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography to provide detailed, non-invasive skin examination, without presenting new clinical findings.
July 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This review reports that transgender individuals undergoing hormonal therapy for gender transition face increased risks of cardiovascular disorders, brain tumors, changes in bone density, metabolic disorders, and other health issues, while highlighting the necessity of this therapy for gender transformation.
This study reports that prostatitis, affecting many men aged 30 to 50, arises from diverse causes, including bacterial infections and pelvic pain syndromes, and requires treatment strategies specific to its type, such as antibiotics and lifestyle changes.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” This review describes the genetic and phenotypic diversity of Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome, highlighting new DCAF17 gene variants and their varying clinical implications.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Data-driven methods can help understand microbiota's role in diseases and develop personalized treatments.
July 2024 in “Bozok Tıp Dergisi” This study found that using a new method to apply platelet-rich plasma during surgery improved early outcomes for patients with hip avascular necrosis, including those with a history of Covid-19.
June 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article examines when it is appropriate to prescribe estrogen for women with hormonal imbalances, utilizing decades of clinical practice, expert consultation, and a comprehensive literature review.
This study presents a case where a young male with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale, using finasteride, experienced symptomatic improvement after PFO closure and discontinuing finasteride, suggesting cardiovascular risks associated with the drug.
April 2024 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This case report discusses a 17-year-old in Haiti diagnosed with a rare ovarian Sertoli-Leydig tumor, emphasizing the importance of considering future fertility and psychosocial effects when managing such conditions.