67 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This review discusses the various skin manifestations associated with end-stage renal disease and their potential causes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize pruritus as a significant condition.
52 citations
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in monophosphate prodrug strategies for HCV drug discovery, aiming to enhance oral absorption and stability, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This article reviews age-related changes in facial structure at a cellular level and summarizes potential solutions for rejuvenation surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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May 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” This commentary explores the marketing of unproven and unlicensed adipose-derived stem cell treatments in US clinics, highlighting concerns about patient safety and regulatory challenges.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified an association between the FTO gene and susceptibility to PCOS, providing the first genetic evidence linking PCOS to obesity.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study describes three female cases of androgen-dependent diseases in myotonic dystrophy, suggesting that peripheral androgen response, rather than serum levels, may drive such conditions.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” This review discusses the impact of hormones on female sexual function and dysfunction, highlighting the complexity and gaps in basic research, and reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses the factors influencing anticancer therapeutic regimens and reviews mechanisms of action and side effects of major chemotherapeutic agents without reporting new research findings.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “Regenerative Medicine” This study found that the majority of UK clinics market stem cell treatments ethically questionably, often omitting risk information, exaggerating effectiveness, and using celebrity testimonials.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses the modern societal obsession with body perfection and its impact on body dissatisfaction, escalating demand for aesthetic techniques, and advertising, without reporting new research findings.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review covers cell transplantation methods for genitourinary reconstruction, discussing tissue sources and complications but presenting no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 1995 in “Postgraduate medical journal” This article presents a case of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency in a Saudi individual, reporting no new research findings.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
September 2022 in “Ciencia Unemi” This review found that while many medicinal plants show potential antiviral and other therapeutic effects against COVID-19 based on prior studies, more rigorous clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews differences in dermatological treatments and conditions between male and female patients, particularly noting the impacts of sex steroids on various skin processes, but presents no new clinical findings.
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” In this study, patients with advanced androgenetic alopecia stages had higher carotid intima media thickness and worse aortic elasticity, suggesting a potential link to subclinical atherosclerosis.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review discusses the definition, causes, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for hirsutism in women without reporting new clinical results, and highlights the impact of the condition on self-esteem.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
5 citations
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February 2018 in “Military medicine” This case study reports a U.S. Naval fighter pilot with recurrent central serous retinopathy who became the first to receive a waiver for unrestricted flight despite permanent defective visual acuity.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this case report, the authors found that hair transplantation on a free microvascular flap may be a viable and effective option for achieving good aesthetic outcomes when treating residual alopecia following reconstruction of large scalp defects.
2 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This article discusses the development of skin patterns during embryogenesis and postnatal life, linking them to genetic, environmental, and mathematical factors, but presents no new empirical findings.
This study reported that autogenic hair follicle transplantation provided good cosmetic results and improved quality of life for patients with post-irradiation alopecia, despite delayed hair regrowth due to blood supply deficits.
393 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” This review discusses the neurobiology of sexual function and reports no new results; the authors cover multiple endocrine and neurotransmitter influences on sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm stages.
298 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses various methods for obtaining stem cell-derived conditioned media and its applications in disease treatment, finding generally positive results but highlighting the need for standardized production methods.
156 citations
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” This study observed that tributyltin pollution induces imposex, reduces reproductive success, and leads to population decline in Ocinebrina aciculata, highlighting its sensitivity compared to other prosobranch species.