January 2024 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” This study reports that JAK inhibitors were effective in inducing remission in ulcerative colitis patients and presented an acceptable safety profile with a range of manageable side effects.
April 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report discusses a rare instance of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis in a 19-year-old man, highlighting the challenge in diagnosing PLF due to its low clinical suspicion index and variable initial clinical diagnoses.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the correlation between vitiligo and various autoimmune, systemic, and dermatological diseases, highlighting the need to increase awareness of these comorbidities.
September 2019 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” This case study highlights the difficulties in diagnosing and treating interstitial lung disease, emphasizing the complex nature of ILD management and the need for further research and clearer guidelines.
April 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial highlighted concerns about the newly launched voluntary register for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the UK, reporting dissatisfaction from aesthetic doctors, dentists, and nurses who feel it inadequately protects the public by grouping medical professionals with non-medically trained individuals without mandatory regulation.
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” This study found that self-reported alopecia was common in lupus patients, often characterized by changes in hair texture and volume, and was associated with anti-Ro antibodies and significant anxiety.
February 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial emphasizes the critical need for laser protection supervisors in the aesthetic sector due to a rise in laser-related claims attributed to inadequate training and safety protocol adherence, highlighting that better understanding and supervision can help mitigate risks.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” In this study, leflunomide was effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, showing comparable efficacy to methotrexate and greater response rates than sulfasalazine, but has significant side effects that require monitoring.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
August 2014 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The book is a detailed guide on hair restoration, useful for both new and experienced surgeons.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article summarizes the main plenary sessions of the 88th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book has valuable information but is hard to read due to poor writing.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive guide for forensic practitioners and exam candidates.
October 2019 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” This study found that female pattern hair loss significantly reduces quality of life, particularly among younger patients, those with longer disease duration, and individuals with diagnosed mental health issues.
August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This updated guideline from the British Association of Dermatologists discusses current recommendations for managing alopecia areata but reports no new clinical research findings.
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” This guideline outlines the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including improvements in screening, diagnostics, and potential genetic and cell-based treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this retrospective cohort study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed high incidence and age-specific prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, and angina, particularly in those over 65.
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
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September 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that cutaneous signs such as chilblains and urticaria were notably common in British patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, while subacute cutaneous lesions were less frequent.
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February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This systematic review concluded that the support for using spironolactone at commonly prescribed doses is based on evidence of limited quality.
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” This review examines current knowledge on human epithelial hair follicle stem cells, their markers, and outlines challenges in translating findings from murine studies to human research, but does not report new experimental results.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” This review covers the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of four common skin infections in children, reporting no new experimental findings.