August 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” In this descriptive cross-sectional study, researchers observed that less than 10% of female nursing students in Dharmapuri have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, though many show increasing symptom prevalence and poor health-related behaviors, underlining the need for better education and regular gynecological check-ups.
September 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece reflects on the past year of editing the Assistants' Corner and presents no new research findings.
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November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Diphencyprone treatment protocols could be simplified as no harm occurred despite not fully following them.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case series highlights the risk of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency among immigrant patients using over-the-counter medications from other countries, which often contain hidden glucocorticoids marketed as vitamins, prompting clinicians to perform thorough medication histories for accurate diagnosis and management.
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” This article examines the public health risks and benefits of pill organizers and cutters, concluding that healthcare professionals should guide their use to prevent potential medication stability and efficacy issues.
May 2026 in “Journal on musculoskeletal ultrasound in pain medicine.” In this case study, a 29-year-old male experienced chronic pelvic pain and erectile dysfunction after finasteride use, with no effective relief from pharmacological and procedural interventions, prompting a shift towards pain education and behavioral strategies due to a possible nociplastic pain mechanism.
November 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This abstract describes the processes for recognizing foreign medical degrees in the US and the reciprocal credentialing of US medical qualifications in Poland, highlighting differences in evaluation and certification requirements between the two countries.
This study found that Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners manage PCOS by addressing hormonal imbalances, improving fertility, and enhancing quality of life, incorporating emotional and lifestyle support alongside specific therapies.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, a survey of 84 Saudi Arabian dermatologists found increasing use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss management, though the limited sample size and English questionnaire may affect how well the findings represent the entire dermatologist population in the country.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This study found that there was no significant difference between patients' and physicians' assessments of androgenetic alopecia severity, despite variability in individual cases.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Follow these guidelines to safely and effectively use energy-based devices in aesthetic treatments.
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January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatology residents need thorough training in dermatosurgery for better patient outcomes.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This letter highlights the challenge of implementing ethical principles in healthcare due to society's dependence on financial systems, suggesting this may hinder public health and environmental well-being.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Switching from a big company to a one-person hair-restoration surgery business is possible.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study suggests that PGD2 may increase testosterone production in keratinocytes through oxidative stress pathways, with n-acetyl-cysteine blocking this effect.
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” In this study, men seeking treatment for male pattern hair loss were highly concerned about their condition and had often attempted self-treatment, but many were dissatisfied with their physician consultations due to unmet expectations and perceived indifference from doctors.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article proposes expanding dermatologic care through barbershops to improve health access and trust among Black men, particularly for conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne keloidalis nuchae; it reports no new clinical findings.
May 2015 in “Kathmandu University Medical Journal” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not accessible or understandable.
September 2025 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” In this critique, the authors argue that the American College of Physicians' recent guideline for migraine preventive therapy is based on a flawed analysis with low confidence levels and outdated data, failing to acknowledge newer migraine-specific therapies with stronger evidence and better tolerability.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” In this letter, thrombocytosis was associated with the use of low-molecular-weight heparin in a patient with adrenal cortical carcinoma, highlighting a potential side effect of this treatment.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This qualitative study found that healthcare professionals view psychosocial needs as a major reason for offering therapeutic education and self-management support for psoriasis, but efficacy remains uncertain.
In this study, researchers emphasized the escalating burden of peripheral arterial disease in India due to increasing diabetes prevalence, compounded by a shortage and urban concentration of vascular surgeons, necessitating that general surgeons enhance their diagnostic skills.
April 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” This study found that pharmacists using the EVInews database for self-medication information achieved significantly higher quality scores compared to those using other web-based sources.
August 2025 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found significant gaps in the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals in Ethiopia regarding the diagnosis of PCOS, with many relying only on ultrasonography and physical symptoms, underscoring the need for better diagnostic channels and education efforts.
February 2023 in “Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine” The authors discuss BPH treatment options and highlight that while medications can manage symptoms, recent minimally invasive procedures may offer promise for elderly males who are not surgical candidates or wish to avoid surgery.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
May 1995 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article outlines issues faced by hair restoration surgeons, drawing on a case of a 28-year-old woman with mid-tonsure thinning, but presents no new findings.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.