research Signs of Physical Abuse and Neglect in the Elderly Patient
Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
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research Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Norwegian Men: A Community-Based Study
Hair loss common in Norwegian men, affecting self-esteem and life quality.
research Felinine Excretion in Domestic Cat Breeds: A Preliminary Investigation
Shorthaired and hairless cat breeds excrete more felinine than longhaired breeds.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Metformin Influence on Hormone Levels at Birth in PCOS Mothers and Their Newborns
Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.
research Alopecia Associated With Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
research STIM1 R304W in Mice Causes Subgingival Hair Growth and Increased Trabecular Bone Fraction
The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
research Literature Reviews on Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Advancements in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery improve techniques and patient satisfaction.
research Parents May Over-Report Use of Home Safety Interventions
Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.
research Characteristics of Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian Populations
Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
research The Role of Therapy in Impairing Quality of Life in Dermatological Patients: A Multinational Study
Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
research Hair EtG: Alterations in Segment Levels Accompanying Hair Growth
EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
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research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results
The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters
Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
research Visually Scoring Hirsutism
The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2012 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
research The PDGF/PDGFR Pathway as a Drug Target
The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Aged 40-69 Years: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Community-Based Study in Six Cities
Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.
research Regulatory T Cells: The Many Faces of Foxp3
Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Function and Underlying Mechanisms of Seasonal Color Molting in Mammals and Birds: What Keeps Them Changing in a Warming World?
Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
research Cell Types Promoting Goosebumps Form a Niche to Regulate Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
research Critical Analysis on Characterization, Systemic Effect, and Therapeutic Potential of Beta-Sitosterol: A Plant-Derived Orphan Phytosterol
Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
research Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects
Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai, China: A Community-Based Study
Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.