December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review found that hormones significantly impact women's health and athletic performance, influencing the menstrual cycle, menopause, and exercise responses, while therapies like contraception and hormone replacement require personalized approaches to balance benefits and risks.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” This literature review examined research on hair follicle biology and hair loss treatments, highlighting the potential of secretome-based therapies, which may enhance hair regeneration and address limitations of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
August 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, PRP combined with minoxidil was found to be more effective in improving hair counts in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to minoxidil alone or with dermaroller, showing significant improvements at both 3 and 5 months.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the potential of therapeutic antibodies as an alternative treatment for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the initial development stages and the need for further validation and optimization of targets like the prolactin receptor and Interleukin-6 receptor.
August 2024 in “Anatomía Digital” This study reviewed literature on reconstructive surgery, highlighting its role in restoring form and function after significant damage, and discussed common techniques, technological advancements like 3D printing, and challenges, including ethical and psychological considerations, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive patient care and expectation management.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Entomology” This study found that rabbits with mange showed significant declines in haemoglobin, PCV, and RBC count, alongside increased TLC and liver enzyme levels. Following treatment with ivermectin and proper management, recovery from the disease was observed.
Personalized care and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing skin and hair conditions.
May 2024 in “ABDIKAN Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sains dan Teknologi” This study identified a high prevalence of Enterobiasis among children in Indonesia, linked to poor sanitation and healthcare access, and found that a holistic family medicine approach improved patient understanding and treatment compliance, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This study found that among female patients with acute telogen effluvium, 83.7% reported either partial or complete resolution of hair shedding after three months of treatment including vitamin E and zinc supplements.
This study found that among male medical students in Saudi Arabia, skin tags, acanthosis nigricans, and acne were common dermatological symptoms potentially linked to insulin resistance, and waist circumference was a significant indicator.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study on adult-onset, whole body Spry1/2/4 triple knockout mice, researchers observed endocrine abnormalities and no increased tumor incidence, despite similar food intake and motor function.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case study, a six-month-old cat diagnosed with skin and digestive issues showed improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of antiparasitics, antihistamines, and vitamins, along with topical sulfur soap bathing, within a two-week period.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, treatment involving anthelmintic pyrantel pamoate and antiparasitic sarolaner effectively reduced pruritus and physical symptoms of scabiosis and ancylostomyosis in a puppy, with notable improvements observed by day 14.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” In this study, a child with Alopecia Areata underwent art therapy, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and improved emotional expression and motivation for treatment, suggesting art therapy as a suitable psychosocial intervention for this condition.
February 2024 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” This case study reports a near-complete response of a proliferating trichilemmal tumor to neoadjuvant radiotherapy in a 79-year-old woman, highlighting radiotherapy's role in managing this condition when patients are unsuitable for surgery.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” This review presents possible classifications of psychological disorders that significantly impact dermatology, along with their clinical characteristics and comorbidities, highlighting lesions as potential warning signs based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a dog diagnosed with both ehrlichiosis and demodicosis showed significant clinical improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of doxycycline, ivermectin, diphenhydramine, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap baths, noticeable by the 14th and 28th days of therapy.
February 2024 in “Plant Cell Reports” This study found that the retromer protein AtVPS29 in Arabidopsis plants modulates gibberellin signaling by upregulating the SLY1 protein and downregulating the RGA protein, ultimately enhancing the development of the root meristematic zone.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study reports that in a single-case study, a 24-year-old female with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth after undergoing seven sessions of Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) along with Ayurvedic medication, suggesting these treatments may be beneficial for such cases.
January 2024 in “Diabetes & metabolism journal” This review explored how the circadian system might influence diabetes development and management, highlighting mismatches like disrupted sleep-wake cycles and gene mutations that could worsen diabetes, and suggests targeting these for future diabetes prevention and treatment strategies.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days.
January 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that rat hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells can be successfully differentiated into beating atrial and ventricular cardiomyocytes by using specific combinations of growth factors and inhibitors in culture, demonstrating their potential to form functional myocardial fibers similar to adult heart cells.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study presents a case report of a 25-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced irregular menstruation, weight gain, and depression, highlighting improvements in her symptoms and menstrual regularity after three and a half months of treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and yoga.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this veterinary case report, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia dermatitis showed significant improvement and hair regrowth after 28 days of treatment with ketoconazole and other supportive therapies.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, a 7-month-old local dog named Oreo was diagnosed with demodicosis and helminthiasis and showed improvement in skin condition after 14 days of treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, fish oil, and sulfur soap.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source reports that clinical trials using advanced Deep Brain Stimulation systems, augmented with AI to integrate kinematic data, eye tracking, and cognitive assessments, show promise in improving diagnostic accuracy and monitoring symptoms for patients with Parkinson's disease.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this retrospective study conducted at Grodno Regional Children's Hospital, researchers found that children in western Belarus showed more severe COVID-19 symptoms in 2021 compared to 2020, with urban children primarily affected, and family contact emerging as the most common source of infection.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reported the development of fluorescent markers using wide band gap metal oxides with rare earth ions for early tumor detection and treatment. Testing in animals showed high efficiency and selectivity, with potential applications in contrast-enhanced MRI, targeted drug delivery, and photodynamic cancer therapy.