October 2019 in “Turkderm” This study examined the demographics of patients diagnosed with pernio and compared their vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin levels with those of a control group.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
January 2018 in “International journal of medical biochemistry” This study found that female patients with telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 compared to the control group.
October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and methodologies in veterinary clinical trials, emphasizing the need for robust protocols and statistical rigor, without presenting new experimental results.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates various kits for isolating platelet-rich plasma using established processing standards and finds they enable compliance with consensus quality criteria; ongoing research is needed to refine these procedures for improved consistency and safety.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that transdermal testosterone significantly increased the frequency of satisfactory sexual events in women experiencing SSRI/SNRI-related loss of libido, but did not improve overall sexual self-rating scores.
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February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study established and validated a visual scale to assess hair shedding in women with thick hair, finding it effective in distinguishing greater hair loss among women with female pattern hair loss compared to those without.
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February 2022 in “Nature communications” This study identified KRT82 as a significant Alopecia Areata risk gene, finding that rare damaging variants are linked to elevated immune cell infiltration around hair follicles in affected individuals.
January 2020 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” This study found that a topical solution of essential oils, plant-extracted polyunsaturated fatty acids, and Vitamin E improved hair shine, reduced flaking and hair loss, and enhanced skin hydration in rabbits with skin issues.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This study found that subclinical hypothyroidism had minimal impact on the metabolic and hormonal profiles of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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June 2023 in “Advances in therapy” In a real-world registry study, ripretinib showed effectiveness with a median progression-free survival of 7.70 months and a tolerable safety profile in Chinese patients using it as a fourth-line treatment for advanced GIST, particularly benefiting those with non-gastric tumors.
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that female patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are significantly more likely to have systemic lupus erythematosus compared to controls.
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November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer” This review discusses non-oral hormonal contraceptives and other exogenous steroid hormones, reporting they are generally safe for temporary use in women without breast cancer, but data are limited.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata patients show a significant reduction in suppressive regulatory T-cells and an increase in inflammatory T-cell populations, suggesting an immunological imbalance contributing to the disease.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study found that glucose starvation and hypoxia are physiological triggers of ER stress in in vitro differentiated adipocytes, rather than high concentrations of saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, or proinflammatory cytokines.
January 2008 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study observed that stem cells from the hair follicle dermis share similarities with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and have potential to form neural-like cells under specific conditions.
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October 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” In this animal study, researchers found that daily oral intake of salmon nasal cartilage proteoglycan enhanced hair growth in mice, potentially through a signaling pathway that stimulates specific growth factors in human follicle cells.
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This article reviews current understanding and management of peripheral arterial disease and reports no new results; the authors emphasize early diagnosis and lifestyle modification for better outcomes.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers found that measuring tacrolimus levels in scalp hair could be a reliable method for monitoring drug exposure in kidney transplant recipients, offering an alternative to frequent blood tests by utilizing self-collected hair samples.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study developed an effective and reliable HPTLC method for the simultaneous measurement of linoleic acid and oleanolic acid in Eclipta alba.
March 2026 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Oxytocin from hair cells helps hair growth and stem cell increase.
December 2025 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study found that while pulverization yielded slightly higher hair cortisol extraction, the significant interindividual differences observed suggest that any of the methods could be used effectively.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that while most women reported aesthetic improvement after PRP facial injections, objective skin analyzer data showed no significant changes, but midface volume improvement was more likely in those with lower platelet counts and higher estradiol levels.
April 2022 in “International journal of respiratory and pulmonary medicine” The authors propose that higher testosterone levels in hospitalized COVID-19 patients might be associated with worse outcomes.
September 2012 in “European journal of psychotraumatology” This study presents a new LC-MS/MS method that allows for more accurate detection of seven steroid hormones in human hair, enhancing the specificity and reliability of hormone analysis in psychoneuroendocrinological research.
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September 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review highlights the need for inclusive dermatology practices to address variations in skin conditions globally by incorporating tools like AI, teledermatology, and culturally competent education.
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July 2025 in “Methods and Protocols” This study supports the use of the chicken chorioallantoic membrane as an effective pre-clinical model for burn wound research and the screening of new therapeutic agents.
December 2024 in “Cureus” This study observed that among breast cancer patients at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, common chemotherapy side effects impacted dietary patterns, leading many patients to be moderately malnourished, while 82% were overweight or obese, posing a higher risk of cancer recurrence.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” This study found no significant difference in hair cortisol concentrations, a chronic stress indicator, between sows in farrowing crates and those in loose-housing systems.