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May 2004 in “Textile Research Journal” This study reports promising preliminary results for using monoclonal antibodies to identify cashmere fibers, highlighting observed immunological differences from wool keratins.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” This study concluded that spikenard specimens in Renaissance Italian herbaria are attributed to Nardostachys jatamansi, a plant used in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, researchers observed that dietary vitamin D intake and light exposure play a crucial role in vitamin D metabolism in mice, suggesting similar importance for human health in maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.
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September 2022 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” This molecular docking study reported that danoprevir, remdesivir, and saridegib exhibit stronger binding affinities to the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 than the control, suggesting their potential as inhibitors of the virus's replication process.
This study evaluated machine-learning models to predict PCOS among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh, finding that the XGBoost model achieved high accuracy (99.63%) and effectiveness, particularly when prioritizing clinical features over psychological ones in the predictive process.
May 2025 in “Journal of research in pharmaceutical science.” In this study, researchers developed and tested a herbal hair serum using hibiscus, flaxseed, and aloe vera, finding that the optimal formulation effectively reduces frizz, enhances hair smoothness and glossiness, and provides moisturizing benefits without harmful ingredients compared to conventional hair serums.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this study involving 40 PCOS patients, the authors observed notable improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian cyst volume reduction using Tila kashayam and Shatapuspa choornam treatments, though they reported no significant changes in hirsutism, BMI, or waist circumference over three months.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
March 2024 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers found that half of the doctors at Khartoum dermatology and venereology teaching hospital had poor knowledge about COVID-19 skin manifestations, highlighting the need for better education and clear protocols on this topic.
December 2023 in “Journal of health and rehabilitation research” In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, oral Apremilast significantly reduced the severity of alopecia areata, shown by a notable decrease in SALT Scores over 12 weeks, suggesting it may be an effective alternative treatment option for this condition.
December 2022 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” This review paper discusses the effectiveness of repurposed drugs and potential novel therapies for treating COVID-19, highlighting remdesivir as the only FDA-approved medication and listing others with Emergency Use Authorization.
June 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that acupressure on specific points improved health-related quality of life and reduced total testosterone levels and clinical symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that patients with RASopathies demonstrated lower levels of serum IgA and CD8 T cells compared to controls, potentially indicating an increased risk of developing autoimmune disorders.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that the TrichoScan Professional V3.0.8.76 shows high reproducibility in measuring hair count and density but may not be effective for distinguishing hair growth phases in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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February 1989 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, a 3-month treatment with a long-acting GnRH agonist significantly reduced intraprostatic DHT and 3α-diol levels by about 90% and testosterone by about 75%.
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November 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that finasteride effectively reduced hirsutism in women during 12 months of treatment, with some effects persisting in the majority after stopping the medication.
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July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review explores the impact of various medications on male fertility, highlighting reversible negative effects from methotrexate, finasteride, and ketoconazole, while reporting no adverse fertility effects for oral retinoids and certain immunosuppressants.
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October 1984 in “Endocrine reviews” This review highlights that idiopathic hirsutism is characterized by local hyperandrogenization affecting hair growth, without other signs of hyperandrogenism, and shows no new results; racial differences in prevalence are noted but not in androgenic steroids.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study revealed that differential gene and protein expression in the "Yufen I" H line chicken breed is crucial for Columbian plumage coloration, particularly in the melanogenesis pathway.
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review explores how colloidal drug delivery systems can enhance the stability, absorption, and bioavailability of phytochemicals, potentially rediscovering ancient compounds' therapeutic benefits and overcoming limitations like poor solubility and bioavailability.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that finasteride treatment significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women with idiopathic hirsutism over 6 months and was well tolerated.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that CD90 is not a specific marker for fibroblast subtypes and better methods are needed to identify them.
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June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the negative effects of anabolic androgenic steroids on various organ systems in men and reports no new results, highlighting the need for physician awareness.
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, topical application of the SCD1 inhibitor XEN103 significantly reduced sebaceous gland size and number in mouse skin, suggesting potential local therapeutic effects for acne treatment without systemic side effects.
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January 2018 in “Anticancer Research” This study suggests that NBCCS and BFHS may be the same genetic condition, which could help improve identification and management of misdiagnosed cases with specific surveillance strategies.
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January 2021 in “Agrobiological Records” This study reported that allethrin caused dose-dependent toxico-pathological effects, including decreased feed intake, body weight, and blood parameters, and organ damage in adult male albino rats.
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note that no therapeutic options tested, including corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil, have shown clear benefits.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” This study identified two significant genomic regions potentially involved in hair development and growth in Casertana pigs, highlighting FOXN3 and ARHGEF10 as candidate genes associated with a hairless phenotype.
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March 2020 in “Gene” In this study, certain genetic variations in the ESR1 and ESR2 genes were strongly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and related metabolic issues in Tunisian women.
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article is a correspondence discussing the possibility of the Mona Lisa exhibiting frontal fibrosing alopecia instead of Renaissance fashion, but it reports no new clinical findings.