September 2011 in “Urology” This study aimed to identify characteristics of patients who fail to void during pressure-flow studies, which limits the determination of the cause behind their lower urinary tract symptoms.
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August 1999 in “Urology” This study found that finasteride improved urodynamic measures of obstruction in men with benign prostatic enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms, with continued improvement over two years of treatment.
September 2011 in “Urology” This study reports on biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in three adult cases, providing insights into this condition when diagnosed beyond childhood.
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May 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, echocardiographic measures of cardiac function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome were found to be similar to those of healthy women.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that applying controlled hypobaric stress to the skin significantly improved the in vitro and in vivo penetration of macromolecules, facilitating enhanced drug delivery.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” This study found that hypertensive patients with severe androgenic alopecia exhibited impaired coronary microcirculation, suggesting they may face increased cardiovascular risk.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reports anagen hair loss four weeks after scalp surgeries, likely due to transient ischemia, and emphasizes the importance of informing patients about potential hair loss and recovery within three months.
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January 2006 in “PubMed” This study found that topical application of carpronium chloride led to arteriolar vasodilation and increased blood flow in rat mesenteric arterioles, without affecting systemic blood pressure.
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November 1984 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia as a potential early marker for benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical findings.
January 1988 in “Nosotchu” This study observed a significant correlation between brain blood flow and hair magnesium and calcium levels in healthy elderly individuals, but no association between hair minerals and intelligence levels.
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
This study observed that women with PCOS had significant differences in body composition and some physiological markers compared to healthy women, which may have implications for pregnancy outcomes and long-term health risks.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Blood pressure that doesn't drop at night is linked to worse blood vessel function in people with high blood pressure.
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May 1987 in “PubMed” This review explores the mechanisms and clinical trials of topical minoxidil for hair loss but presents no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for better understanding of hair loss etiology for effective treatments.
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July 2020 in “Experimental Physiology” This study found that the dynamic characteristics of both cerebrovascular carbon dioxide reactivity and central respiratory chemoreflex decrease in the high frequency range and are not modified by exercise.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” This study found that combining 4 mg doxazosin with 0.2 mg tamsulosin improved urinary symptoms with fewer vasodilatory side effects compared to a higher dose of doxazosin in hypertensive males with LUTS.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study concluded that alpha(1)-adrenoceptor antagonists are more effective than finasteride in the short term for reducing symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
In this study, researchers in Baghdad, Iraq found that men with hair loss had higher body fat mass and haematocrit values, and lower blood pressure compared to men without hair loss, suggesting potential links between metabolic and hematologic changes and baldness.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This study investigated a combination of high negative pressure microdermabrasion with intralesional steroid injections for treating alopecia areata, comparing its effectiveness to steroid injections alone.
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March 1990 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
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April 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes cases of localized alopecia in two girls following hairstyling marketed as the "Princess Package" at a major U.S. theme park, likely due to pressure ischemia and acute traction alopecia, with some regrowth observed but also areas of scarring.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients exhibited more nailfold capillary abnormalities, suggesting a potential link between microcirculation issues and the condition.
July 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” In this study, oral administration of strawberry guava extract promoted hair growth in both mice and humans, with active components like adenosine, fructose, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, and pedunculagin contributing by enhancing skin blood flow and activating dermal papilla cells.
This study suggests that topical application of a hydrogel containing magnetized saline water may promote wound healing in stage 2-3 pressure ulcers in elderly patients by stimulating autophagy, based on observed clinical improvements in a case series.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This study found that negative pressure wound therapy combined with skin grafting is a feasible method for treating soft tissue and skin defects in cats, achieving a high graft take rate and satisfactory outcomes.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” This study found that plasma jets can effectively clean and oxidize human hair fibers, with argon/oxygen plasma having the strongest effects, suggesting potential as an alternative to peroxide treatment.
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July 1977 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil helps lower blood pressure in kids with severe hypertension, but may cause temporary excessive hair growth.
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May 2019 in “PubMed” This study on rats found that finasteride and dutasteride increased collagen density in penile tissues and caused changes in prostate cells, but did not significantly alter erectile pressures compared to controls.