May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, mainly involving the PI3K-Akt pathway, with 24 key genes potentially affecting cashmere quality, offering insights for future genetic improvements.
March 2025 in “Future Oncology” This study found that participants with HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with sacituzumab govitecan had better quality of life and longer survival compared to standard chemotherapy recipients.
December 2024 in “Tạp chí Y Dược Huế” This study observed that in 210 infertile women with PCOS, stress significantly negatively impacted quality of life, with infertility-related quality being particularly low, and noted income, BMI, acne, and hirsutism as influential factors.
October 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy”
This study found that irregular menstrual cycles and weight gain were common among women with PCOS, with 87% and 64% of patients experiencing these symptoms, respectively.
This study investigated the health-related quality of life in individuals with androgenetic alopecia before and after photobiomodulation sessions, but the results of the assessment are not reported in the abstract.
This study provides insights into systemic lupus erythematosus patients' experiences with Anifrolumab, highlighting improvements in symptoms and health-related quality of life, despite ongoing daily life impacts.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This article underscores the need for maritime education to develop future seafarers' tolerance to uncertainty, emphasizing its importance for making informed decisions and adapting to modern challenges in a rapidly changing maritime environment.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” This study found that the PLEE method increased hair protein extraction efficiency threefold and that bleaching hair reduced the coverage of keratin and associated proteins, leading to poorer hair quality, though it did not affect the overall protein identification.
April 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” In this abstract, the authors provide an overview of the psychological impact of alopecia areata, highlighting how this autoimmune disorder can lead to reduced quality of life, increased anxiety and depression symptoms, and decreased work productivity due to hair loss and its social implications.
January 2024 in “Archives of Biological Sciences (Beograd)” This study found that AP collagen peptides can promote hair growth by supporting the health of hair follicle cells, as they stimulate cell proliferation, counteract apoptosis, and enhance antioxidant enzyme expression, suggesting potential as a treatment for hair loss.
This article describes the significant emotional and psychological impact of female pattern hair loss on menopausal women, leading many to seek medical treatment to improve their quality of life and self-esteem.
April 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” This study found that pharmacists using the EVInews database for self-medication information achieved significantly higher quality scores compared to those using other web-based sources.
June 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that acupressure on specific points improved health-related quality of life and reduced total testosterone levels and clinical symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls.
August 2021 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This study found that complementary and alternative medicine use is common among Filipino adults with psoriasis vulgaris and is linked to poorer quality of life despite adjusting for confounding variables.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate significantly improved the overall quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome patients after six months, compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
December 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” This study concluded that adding metformin to oral contraceptives showed no significant improvement in PCOS symptoms compared to placebo, though the PCOS questionnaire was validated for response assessment.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” This study observed that increasing dietary vitamin C in capybaras significantly improved their skin, coat, and weight, though other nutrients might also have contributed to their improved condition.
February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
January 2018 in “日本薬理学会年会要旨集 =” This study reports that in young male patients with finasteride-associated infertility, semen parameters appear reversible after discontinuing the medication.
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March 1989 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” High-dose androgen therapy can help manage certain types of androgen resistance.
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May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that personal and professional qualities affecting motivation in female municipal servants are systematically organized yet differ quantitatively and qualitatively from those in the general sample, highlighting the importance of considering gender differences when improving motivation for local self-government tasks.
January 2026 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” In this systematic meta-synthesis, the researchers observed substantial variation in how individuals with alopecia manage identity and appearance changes, highlighting difficulties with acceptance, social influences, and unmet treatment needs, thus emphasizing personalized support through non-pharmacological interventions.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers analyzed internet and social media content related to hair loss, finding widespread misinformation about its causes and treatments, including unfounded criticisms of conventional therapies and promotion of alternative remedies.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study observed that male municipal servants' personal and professional qualities influencing professional motivation are less organized compared to the overall group of municipal servants, demonstrating gender differences that could inform strategies to enhance motivation for local government tasks.
January 2019 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” This review discusses various approaches to skin tissue engineering and the evaluation of skin substitutes, highlighting the need for more objective assessments and improved understanding of skin regeneration.
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” This study found that metformin treatment improved health-related quality-of-life, emotional well-being, and sexual satisfaction among women with PCOS, correlated with weight loss and menstrual cycle normalization.
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August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” The researchers reported that dermatological side effects from chemotherapy for women's cancers are common and significantly affect quality of life.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” This paper reviews guidelines discussed at a meeting about research and practice themes, but reports no new research findings.