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November 2011 in “Journal of Infection” This case study presents an asthma patient with H1N1 pneumonia who developed invasive Aspergillosis despite avoiding steroids, suggesting that factors other than steroid use can contribute to IA in such patients.
January 2026 in “Military Medicine” This study reported that male military personnel with pneumonia experienced accelerated hair transition to the telogen phase, particularly among smokers and those with androgenic alopecia, indicating potential areas for targeted interventions.
April 2022 in “Archives of Medical Case Reports and Case Study” In this study, D-dimer and procalcitonin elevation were identified as potential indicators for intensive care needs in COVID-19 pneumonia patients, highlighting differences in nursing care requirements compared to non-COVID-19 pneumonia patients.
November 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This study found that dermatological manifestations in COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia were relatively rare, with the most frequent being the morbilliform viral exanthema and some cases of reversible androgenetic alopecia linked to disease severity.
Hair loss can happen after severe H1N1 flu but usually grows back in 4 months.
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March 2023 in “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that cepharanthine may play an important role in treating SARS-CoV-2 infection by targeting multiple pathways and related targets associated with COVID-19.
This study found that the novel bacteriophage Halo KS-7 shows strong antibacterial activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and significantly promotes wound healing in mice, making it a promising biocontrol agent for managing multidrug-resistant infections.
April 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” In a hamster model of COVID-19, this study observed that both low and high doses of testosterone worsened illness in males, while finasteride prevented severe outcomes.
In this study, researchers found that patients recovering from COVID-19 in the metropolitan area of Goiânia-GO commonly experienced musculoskeletal issues, behavior changes, and other health complications, with obesity and certain lifestyle factors associated with these post-COVID symptoms.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” This study found that lower testosterone levels in male COVID-19 patients were associated with greater disease severity and longer hospital stays.
September 2025 in “Figshare” In this scoping review and meta-analysis, researchers found that patients with alopecia areata exhibit complex chemokine profiles, with elevated levels of Th1, Th2, and other immune pathway-associated chemokines, suggesting the potential for broad immunomodulatory strategies to address the disease's immune dysregulation.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers found that circulating exosomes isolated from the plasma of Xinji fine-wool and small-tailed Han sheep influenced hair growth characteristics in mice, altering follicle and hair shaft diameters, and affecting hair follicle development and melanin synthesis.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study investigated the impact of circulating exosomes from Xinji fine-wool and small-tailed Han sheep on hair growth in mice, finding that these exosomes influenced hair follicle development and melanin synthesis, with differences noted in hair follicle and hair diameters between different exosome treatments.
January 2026 in “Military Medicine” This article discusses how lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria activates platelets and affects vascular responses, emphasizing the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these processes, without reporting new experimental findings.
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” This review discusses zinc's role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, particularly its importance in total parenteral nutrition, and reports no new clinical results.
114 citations
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January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” This study highlights the potential increased frequency of advanced liver disease in obese PCOS patients with NAFLD and underscores the importance of lifestyle modifications as initial treatment.
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March 2021 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that nanofibrous membranes containing PNA nanogels enhanced wound healing in mice by modulating reactive oxygen species levels, improving cell adhesion and proliferation.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses how the brain can influence skin biology, suggesting a link between psychological factors and skin health, but it reports no new scientific findings.
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report examines a patient with myasthenia gravis, invasive thymoma, and paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with alopecia areata, notably without the usual mucosal involvement.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” This study reports the purification of a specific sulphotransferase from rat liver that catalyzes the sulphation of minoxidil, potentially implicating it in minoxidil's bioactivation.
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” This article reviews the impact of natural fungal pathogens on laboratory animal research and reports no new results, calling attention to infection risks with dermatophytes, Candida, and pneumonia in immunocompromised rodents.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that protease nexin-1 mRNA is expressed in human dermal papilla cells and is downregulated by dihydrotestosterone in balding scalp, suggesting a role in male-pattern baldness progression.
25 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” In this animal study, soy isoflavones were found to protect lung tissue from the adverse effects of radiation, such as skin injury, inflammation, and fibrosis, suggesting a potential radioprotective benefit.
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December 2018 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review discusses the roles of various PLA2 enzymes in skin health and disease, highlighting potential pathways for future diagnosis and therapy, but it reports no new clinical results.
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a new PNPLA1 mutation in a Spanish family with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
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December 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that lectin-binding patterns in skin appendage tumors reveal differences in sweat gland tumors compared to normal tissues, but pilosebaceous tumors maintained a similar lectin-binding pattern to their corresponding normal structures.
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February 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intradermal treatment with a medical device using Polynucleotides High Purification Technology (PN HPT) significantly improved skin surface, firmness, pigmentation, and radiance in 30 Asian subjects, with benefits lasting up to six months and no adverse events reported.
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The researchers reported that BCE-like changes overlying dermatofibroma show a differentiation pattern most similar to normal basal cells based on specific keratin markers.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” This study found that transethosomal gel loaded with propranolol hydrochloride prolonged drug release and increased peak plasma concentration compared to an oral tablet, suggesting a promising alternative for delivery.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” This study found that combining Panax notoginseng saponins with bone mesenchymal stem cells significantly enhanced diabetic cutaneous ulcer healing in rats by reducing inflammation and promoting new epidermis formation through specific molecular pathways.