This study introduced a novel framework called SL-HyDE that significantly improved zero-shot dense retrieval accuracy in medical information retrieval without relying on labeled data.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this observational study conducted in a dermatology outpatient setting, the researchers reported that minoxidil 5% was the most commonly prescribed treatment for androgenic alopecia, with male patients experiencing a greater impact on quality of life compared to females.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” This study found that among Japanese full-time employees, cortisol levels in hair were negatively associated with aversive coping and emotional support-seeking tendencies, while dehydroepiandrosterone levels were linked to job confidence.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil improved hair appearance and self-esteem in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it was not superior to oral finasteride and had lower treatment adherence.
April 2024 in “International journal of community medicine and public health/International journall of community medicine and public health” In this study, researchers found that female pattern hair loss significantly reduces quality of life, particularly affecting younger women who experience more stigmatization, poorer emotional stability, and higher dermatology life quality index scores compared to older women.
April 2024 in “Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal” In this study, researchers assessed the quality of life in 70 patients with alopecia areata, finding that treatment choice and age positively correlated with quality of life, while factors like sex, education, and knowledge did not.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This research letter discusses the use of Janus kinase inhibitors for treating lichen planopilaris, although specific results or conclusions from the study are not provided.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This lecture summarizes current knowledge on robotic surgery, examining its advantages and limitations compared to traditional methods, and highlights the need for further research and training in the field.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study found that female students aged 18-21 with PCOS had higher weight compared to those without, though their BMI remained in the normal range.
December 2023 in “Damianus Journal of Medicine” This study, conducted at Klinik Sukma, found no statistically significant association between COVID-19 and hair loss (telogen effluvium) despite observing that 55.6% of post-COVID patients experienced hair shedding, suggesting a 1.2 times greater risk of hair loss for these patients.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study at Sree Ramakrishna Medical College in Tamil Nadu found that young females experiencing hair loss also report disturbed sleep, depression, and irritability, suggesting a need for increased awareness about health, nutrition, hair care, personal hygiene, and sleep among this population.
September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” In this study, researchers observed a possible correlation between hair loss patterns and Mizaj (temperament) types, suggesting that hair loss patterns might serve as a diagnostic index for identifying individual temperaments according to the Unani system of medicine.
In this study conducted at an Egyptian outpatient clinic, researchers found that systemic lupus erythematosus patients who were non-adherent to medication had a higher rate of hospitalization and more clinical symptoms compared to those who adhered to their prescribed treatments.
August 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Minoxidil users may experience hair discoloration, especially with long-term use and a family history of gray hair.
August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” This observational study from Saudi Arabia suggests that extended use of Minoxidil might lead to hair discoloration, especially among those with a family history of hair greying.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that an automated tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte classification algorithm identified thin melanomas with less immune response, which were associated with higher mortality compared to other cases in the study.
March 2023 in “Contagion” This study reports that the knowledge and attitudes of Non-medical Faculty Students at Tarumanagara University about PCOS were mostly "good," while 17% were suspected of having the condition.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the potential surgical risks of hair replacement surgery and outlines methods to prevent these complications, but it reports no new data or clinical results.
November 2022 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” This study reported on 23 medicinal plant species used in Ben M'hidi, El-Tarf, Algeria, providing ethnobotanical insights into their traditional therapeutic applications.
COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced more cognitive issues and these issues were linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
February 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study concluded that androgenetic alopecia more severely impacts the quality of life of females compared to males among Pakistani patients, as measured by Skindex-29 scores.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” This study compared the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and 5% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men but did not report conclusive clinical results, relying on patient self-assessments.
November 2021 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study found that public perception of acupuncture's benefits for hair loss is high, indicating perceived improvement in hair reduction and growth.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” This study found that protective measures against COVID-19, such as prolonged mask-wearing and frequent hand washing, were associated with skin issues, hair loss, and nail brittleness among participants in Iraq.
April 2021 in “International journal of advanced research” This study found that Covid-19 may trigger autoimmune pathways leading to alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, highlighting a connection that warrants further investigation.
April 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Covid-19 was found to trigger alopecia areata and telogen effluvium by activating different autoimmune pathways, indicating a connection between these hair loss conditions and the virus.
May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” This source describes a previous case report that combined anthralin and calcipotriene to treat alopecia areata, showing promising results, but highlights that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and potential benefits of this combination therapy.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study discusses the prevalence of PCOS risk factors among female students at Northern Border University but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness and further investigations.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy” This study found that a significant portion of students with dandruff practiced self-medication, often using ketoconazole shampoo, which many reported caused hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.