September 2025 in “Journal of Polymer Science” This review article highlighted the diverse applications of functionalized materials from bacterial cellulose, detailing advances in both in situ and ex situ methods for enhancing these materials' properties, particularly for medical applications, and proposed directions for future research.
November 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the role of mineral nutrients in human health, emphasizing the importance of dietary sources and education to prevent mineral deficiencies, and reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia, especially those who are young, less educated, and single, experience significantly reduced health-related quality of life.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the growing importance of hydrogel scaffolds in skin wound healing, highlighting their unique properties and recent advancements in their use for treating difficult tissue damage, particularly within tissue engineering.
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August 2024 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” This review outlines various 3D bioprinting techniques and bioinks used for creating artificial tissues and organs, emphasizing their potential in addressing organ transplant shortages and advancing drug testing, while acknowledging existing challenges and future prospects.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” This study explored the potential of human hair keratin as a filtration material, finding that it may effectively absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutanesulfonate. The researchers reported significant binding affinities through molecular simulations, supporting further investigation into keratin's use for water purification.
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September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
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July 2019 in “Journal of psychology & clinical psychiatry” This article discusses the role of zinc in reducing depression severity and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation into its therapeutic potential.
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” This overview discusses the anatomy and function of hair, emphasizing the need for natural hair cosmetics due to the harmful synthetic chemicals in many current products.
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September 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This piece outlines the roles and affiliations of a Senior Advisory Editor in Dermatologic Surgery but discusses no new research findings.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses ethosomes as lipid carriers that enhance drug penetration into deep skin layers and underscores the need for advanced research on their pharmaceutical applications, but it reports no clinical outcomes.
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May 1992 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” This study found no general elevation in androgen levels among men predisposed to balding, despite a correlation with the free-to-total testosterone ratio; no link was observed with acne.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study discusses how different modes of regulated cell death in keratinocytes affect skin stem cell niches, and their role in skin inflammation, injury repair, and cancer, based on findings from human dermatological conditions and experimental mouse models.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Home Science” This survey reported that 95% of respondents were aware of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting a high level of awareness about PCOS among the participants.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This study highlights the roles of dietary nutrients in maintaining skin health, noting that shortages can lead to hard-to-detect dysfunctions, and suggests that nutraceuticals may help address these nutritional gaps and improve skin-related issues linked to aging and dermatoses.
December 2014 in “Bali Medical Journal” This study observed that estrogen receptor content was lower in white hair compared to black hair, with the lowest levels recorded in male white hair among participants aged 50-56.
December 2024 in “Surgery and Clinical Practice” This study suggests that Low-level Laser Therapy may improve pain and quality of life in women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores recent findings on regulatory T cells, focusing on their unique functions in non-lymphoid tissues and new mechanisms of action, but presents no original clinical results.
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of the immune niche in hair follicle regeneration and its impact on different forms of alopecia, highlighting research gaps and potential therapeutic strategies.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews the social and functional impact of eyebrow loss and highlights the limited treatment options compared to scalp alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1988 in “Stress Medicine” This review discusses the developmental and psychological significance of skin and emphasizes the need for considering stress effects when evaluating and treating psychocutaneous diseases, without reporting new clinical results.
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June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” This article discusses the sexual health issues faced by postmenopausal women and highlights the need for more research and tailored treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” This review highlights the potential of ultrasound-assisted gene therapy for tissue regeneration by improving gene delivery efficiency through techniques like microbubble-mediated sonoporation. The authors discuss its applications in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neural regeneration, while addressing future challenges in optimizing this non-invasive approach for clinical applications.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that an oral testosterone formulation normalized serum testosterone levels and significantly reduced SHBG in men with experimentally induced hypogonadism after nine days of treatment, suggesting potential efficacy for testosterone deficiency.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” This study reported that treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs and cross-sex hormones appears appropriate for carefully selected youth with gender dysphoria, but long-term safety needs further investigation.
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May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This article reviews the care of transgender patients, encompassing diagnosis, treatment options, and challenges in health care access, but does not present new research findings; the authors emphasize the critical role of providers in addressing transgender health needs.
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April 2017 in “BMJ open” This study found that people with alopecia who worry about not wearing a wig reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and social anxiety, although wig use increased social confidence for many.