11 citations
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May 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that megestrol acetate increases the proliferation, migration, and adipogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells through glucocorticoid receptor phosphorylation.
9 citations
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July 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrates that the ability of human hair follicle keratinocytes to form clones decreases with ageing.
8 citations
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February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” This study found that human mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing JAM-A improved hair follicle structure and hair formation in mice by reducing abnormalities such as curved and zigzagged follicles.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers reported that the SHBG +5790 G>A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of developing resistance to hormonal castration in advanced prostate cancer patients.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” This study found that transthyretin and megalin expression in human scalp hair follicles varies significantly with the hair growth cycle, peaking during anagen and diminishing in catagen and telogen phases.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that hypospadias in male children is significantly associated with genetic polymorphisms in the Steroid 5 alpha reductase type 2 gene, higher parental age, consanguinity, rural residence, and preterm labor, with maternal age and rural residence being the strongest independent predictors.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found a significant association between H. pylori infection and pityriasis versicolor, suggesting that treating H. pylori may benefit patients with recurrent cases who also have dyspepsia.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This study concluded that oral and topical minoxidil have similar overall benefits in treating androgenetic alopecia, but topical minoxidil improved hair density more and had fewer adverse effects.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case study reports that a 4-month-old local male dog with scabiosis due to Sarcoptes scabiei infection improved after receiving a combination of ivermectin, antihistamines, supportive therapies, and sulfur shampoo for 28 days, with new hair growth observed by the 40th day.
December 2013 in “Nursing2023” The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
January 2008 in “International Journal of Trichology” This paper examines three case studies of hair disorders through the lens of analytical psychology, suggesting that psychological factors and symbolic meanings may contribute to their onset and persistence.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “Pediatric Transplantation” This study reported that among five children and adolescents who developed new-onset atopic dermatitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, topical therapy and skin care improved their skin condition and atopic dermatitis severity scores, potentially reducing the need for excessive immunosuppressive therapy.
July 2025 in “Pediatric Transplantation” In this case study, a rare viral infection called trichodysplasia spinulosa was diagnosed in a 10-year-old girl post-kidney transplant; she was treated successfully with reduced immunosuppression alongside leflunomide and valganciclovir, though the efficacy of valganciclovir remains uncertain.
In this study, oral iron replacement showed some evidence of improving chronic telogen effluvium in iron deficient women, though further research is required to confirm the association.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” This review discusses the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of zoophilic dermatophyte infections in small exotic mammals and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for veterinary guidance and public awareness.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” This case report documents a 3-year-old guinea pig with hormonally active ovarian cysts, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, and bacterial endometritis associated with a uterine foreign body.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Petroleum and Gas” This study evaluated a microemulsion-based flushing fluid made with castor oil that effectively removed 84.85% of mud cake formed by drilling fluid, highlighting its Newtonian fluid behavior and high wettability inversion capability.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Pediatrician (St Petersburg)” This article reports two cases of iron deficiency anemia in Russian adolescent girls, highlighting the role of low iron stores at birth in developing anemia during puberty.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The researchers in this experimental study developed a thermodynamic model using the Peng-Robinson equation of state to optimize gas antisolvent system conditions for controlling finasteride particle size, aiming to reduce experimental trials and precisely identify precipitation pressures across different temperatures.
September 2017 in “Scientific Repository (Petra Christian University)” This project developed an SMS-based e-voting application using Gammu and PHP, aiming to facilitate an accurate, quick, and transparent voting process for student elections.
December 2013 in “Urology reports (St - Petersburg)” This study found that Sonirid Duo, a combination of tamsulosin and finasteride, significantly improved symptoms and quality of life in patients with BPH over 12 months.
January 2006 in “Journal of Liaoning University of Petroleum & Chemical Technology”
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June 2021 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” This review highlights phytochemicals, particularly flavonoids and phenolics, as potential supportive treatments for SARS-CoV-2 by interfering with viral proteins and providing anti-inflammatory effects; it suggests a foundation for future therapeutic and vaccine development efforts.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took finasteride for four years experienced reduced urinary symptoms, fewer surgeries, less acute urinary retention, increased urinary flow rates, and decreased prostate volume.
848 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma applications in regenerative medicine and explores recent progress and challenges in translating non-clinical PRP findings into human treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
717 citations
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June 2010 in “Nature” This study identified key genetic regions associated with alopecia areata, highlighting both acquired and innate immune involvement, with a novel link to the upregulation of ULBP ligands in autoimmune disease.
556 citations
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September 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review summarizes how genetic studies using conditional β-catenin loss- and gain-of-function mice have advanced understanding of canonical Wnt signaling's role in embryonic development, adult stem cell maintenance, and cancer modeling.
425 citations
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August 2002 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the structure and assembly of the cornified cell envelope in stratified squamous epithelial cells and various disorders leading to barrier defects, but reports no new findings.