January 2023 in “The Annals of african surgery” This review concludes that preoperative hormonal stimulation with testosterone or DHT may help increase penile length and glans circumference, easing hypospadias surgery and potentially reducing postoperative complications.
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May 2024 in “Gels” This study evaluated a new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel in rat liver and heart bleeding models, finding it reduced blood loss and hemostatic time compared to commercial products, with benefits such as enhanced biodegradability and potential for clinical use.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” This study found that three-quarters of patients experienced hair loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with female gender, preoperative serum folic acid, and percent excess weight loss as significant risk factors.
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February 2023 in “Molecules” This review article discusses recent progress in chitosan-based hemostatic hydrogels, highlighting their unique properties, such as biocompatibility and enhanced hemostatic performance, compared to traditional materials. The authors summarize their hemostatic mechanisms and future potential in improving emergency bleeding control.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This study at Shandong Provincial Hospital evaluated interventional embolization for scalp arteriovenous fistulas, finding a cure rate of 85.71% among 21 patients, with swelling as a common postoperative complication, suggesting this method is both effective and safe.
March 2025 in “Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)” This study developed a biodegradable gelatin and chitosan hemostatic sponge, enhanced with pomegranate peel extract, for dental applications, highlighting its effective antibacterial properties, improved blood absorption, and reduced clotting time, suggesting potential for use in clinical dental and wound care procedures.
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January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” This article describes the successful use of parieto‐occipital flap operations for hereditary or traumatic baldness but reports no new clinical results.
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the use of laser technology in hair transplantation and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing its role in achieving natural results in cosmetic hair restoration.
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January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses patient preferences for the follicular unit extraction (FUE) method in hair transplantation, highlighting its benefits of rapid recovery and comfortable post-operative experience but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the causes, prevention, and management of complications following face-lift surgery but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This study found that BMI was not a significant factor in predicting surgical complications for transgender patients undergoing penile inversion vaginoplasty, suggesting obese patients can safely undergo gender affirmation surgery.
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September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review outlines various techniques to improve facial scars following trauma but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address psychosocial impacts.
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses a new method for harvesting donor hair grafts that uses a small area to yield a maximum number of grafts, emphasizing cosmetic improvements with layered suture closure, but reports no clinical results.
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” This article discusses cosmetic surgeries offered to men in the UK and highlights potential risks but reports no new findings.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.
November 2023 in “International surgery journal” In this case study, a 69-year-old male with a neck swelling was diagnosed with a trichilemmal cyst, highlighting the importance of complete surgical excision for lesions with proliferative or malignant potential.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Cosmetic Medicine” This study reports on a 46-year-old female with a high hairline who underwent hairline-lowering surgery using bone-tunneling suture fixation, achieving an average of 2 cm reduction, equivalent to transplanting up to 3,000 hair grafts, with satisfactory results for both patient and surgeons.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study observed a 31% decrease in antidepressant use among patients already using such medication before cosmetic surgery, suggesting a potential influence of cosmetic procedures on antidepressant needs.
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” This case report discusses a postmenopausal woman whose hyperandrogenism and metabolic symptoms improved significantly after the surgical removal of an ovarian Leydig cell tumor, confirmed post-operatively.
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November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” In this study, two women with hyperandrogenic symptoms were found to have ovarian Leydig cell tumors after selective ovarian venous sampling and salpingo-oophorectomy, leading to a decline in testosterone levels post-surgery.
December 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this study, the Waris Hairline Dot Technique for hair transplantation demonstrated high patient satisfaction, excellent naturalness, rapid healing, and minimal complications, suggesting it is a reproducible and aesthetically superior method for creating natural hairlines.
October 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study examined the cytodifferentiation stage of hair follicle development in cashmere goats, identifying nine cell populations and key regulatory pathways, including transcription factors and keratin genes, that may influence fiber quality and inform breeding strategies.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study reported that patients with radiation cystitis had significantly higher readmission rates compared to those with non-radiation cystitis, although their management and hospital stay durations were similar.
This section presents 70 multiple choice questions designed for haematology specialist trainees, covering complex clinical cases and their likely diagnoses, adverse events, and management advice.
This article presents a collection of 70 multiple choice questions designed to assist haematology and core medical trainees with diagnostic and management skills, but it provides no new clinical findings.
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August 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses facelift surgery, highlighting its refinement, outpatient use, low complication rates, and ease of mastery for advanced dermatologic surgeons, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.
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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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October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” This study reported that using condensed nanofat combined with fat grafts significantly improved the aesthetic and functional aspects of atrophic facial scars in 20 patients, as assessed by both patients and plastic surgeons using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale.