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May 2023 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” This review discusses various applications of CRISPR-based tools in cancer research, emphasizing their potential for investigating microRNA functions and developing microRNA-based therapies, despite challenges like off-target effects and delivery issues in using CRISPR/Cas9.
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November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes current understanding and genetic insights into androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata, noting the potential future role of molecular diagnostics, but it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review examines the scientific evidence on the short-term safety of testosterone therapy for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, without presenting new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
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May 2007 in “Oncology Reports” This study found that increased metastatic ability in colorectal cancer in a rat model was linked to changes in expression of multiple genes, including TGF-beta, PDGFb, and Rho B.
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October 2024 in “npj Digital Medicine” This study observed that patients with COVID-19 had many conditions and phenotypes that increased post-infection, varying by demographics and infection wave, which could enhance understanding and diagnostics of Long-COVID.
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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” This study found that fluconazole was associated with telogen effluvium in both a rat model and human patients, although retinoic acid levels were not identified as a causal factor.
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November 2015 in “Equine Veterinary Education” This report describes the successful treatment of multiple extrapulmonary disorders from Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in a foal, emphasizing the importance of thorough diagnosis and targeted treatment.
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August 2019 in “iScience” In this study, Trf1 genetic deletion in mice, including those with cancer-prone mutations, was shown to not affect overall viability and cause only mild effects, while being necessary for tumor formation, suggesting a potential therapeutic window for Trf1 as an anti-cancer target.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that human chymase overexpression in transgenic mice may contribute to increased mortality from LPS treatment compared to wild-type mice.
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October 2013 in “A & A case reports” In this case report, a patient experienced hair loss after a surgical procedure but did not encounter the same issue following a later surgery with similar anesthesia.
January 2026 in “Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS)” This case report highlights the severe manifestations of early congenital syphilis and underscores the crucial need for early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes in affected infants.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with trichotillomania showed significant improvement through an integrated approach combining Growth Factor Concentrate therapy, Ayurvedic medications, counseling, and yogic practices, highlighting the importance of addressing both dermatological and psychological aspects for long-term recovery.
November 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” In clinical studies, inhibiting androgen receptor expression using CosmeRNA ARI SAMiRNA micelles effectively treated androgenetic alopecia by significantly increasing hair growth, as reported in this research.
This literature review reports that mesenchymal stem cell-derived secretome, including conditioned medium and extracellular vesicles, shows promise as an effective treatment for various diseases in animal and human in-vivo models, with ongoing clinical trials and recommendations for future research discussed.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” In this study, a hair serum containing Angelica Dahurica extract applied daily for six months was reported to reduce hair loss and improve hair growth and quality in 15 volunteers with androgenic alopecia.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This review explores the role of JAG1 in disease treatment, highlighting the need for effective methods to deliver JAG1 in its bound form to activate NOTCH signaling for therapeutic applications in craniofacial bone loss and myocardial infarction.
This comparative clinical study found no statistically significant difference in the remission and recurrence rates between intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and methotrexate for treating localized alopecia areata, suggesting similar efficacy between the two treatments.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” This study found a weak positive correlation between dihydrotestosterone levels and C-reactive protein in COVID-19 patients, particularly in those with low testosterone, suggesting potential inflammatory effects.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” This article discusses the coexistence of amyloidosis and aortic stenosis in elderly patients and explores potential therapeutic strategies, without reporting new clinical results.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the evaluation and management of breast pain, or mastalgia, highlighting non-pharmacologic therapies and the limited role of surgical interventions, but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Multi-pass laser skin treatments improved healing, reduced pain, and had no major complications.
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April 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” This review discusses various alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including pharmacological, surgical, and herbal therapies, without presenting new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month pharmacy internship in Portugal, where the author engaged in hospital and community pharmacy settings, and discusses scientific topics including obesity medication risks and alopecia treatment options. Results and conclusions are not explicitly reported.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this study, a pharmacy internship report describes a six-month community pharmacy internship, detailing activities to promote sleep quality, sun protection, hypertension screening, and detecting medication errors, as well as in-depth discussions on smoking cessation and alopecia treatments.
September 2021 in “RECISATEC - REVISTA CIENTÍFICA SAÚDE E TECNOLOGIA - ISSN 2763-8405” This review explores the role of the biomedical esthetician and the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma in treating hair loss after COVID-19, without presenting new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
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May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” This review highlights that medical complications, notably in anorexia nervosa, are common and often serious in patients with eating disorders, affecting multiple organ systems.