90 citations
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November 1980 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study observed that prolonged minoxidil treatment may improve renal function in some patients with refractory malignant hypertension, whereas the impact was mixed in patients with benign hypertension.
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August 1984 in “BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This study found no differences in ovarian function between renal transplant recipients treated with either cyclosporin A or azathioprine and prednisone, although excessive hair growth was common in both groups.
February 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” In this study, after long-term observation of human scalp hair follicles over 16 years, the researchers found that a topical 5% minoxidil solution could stimulate hair regrowth after a period of dormancy, though with reduced growth rates and hair diameter.
July 2025 in “UCP Journal of Science & Technology” This research conducted in Narowal, Pakistan, found significant differences in hematological and renal function parameters between pregnant and non-pregnant women, suggesting that these tests could serve as biomarkers for pregnancy.
January 2006 in “Basic & Clinical Medicine” In this study, injection of hair keratin artificial material into rats did not significantly affect leucocytes or blood plates compared to normal saline, suggesting its histocompatibility.
January 2024 in “Aging medicine” This report presents a case of a CKD patient who, after contracting COVID-19, experienced a rapid decline in kidney function, hair loss, and spontaneous wart remission, highlighting a need for further investigation into these unexpected outcomes.
21 citations
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” In this study, the researchers reported that baricitinib improved hair loss in a real-world setting for Japanese adults with alopecia areata, with a 64.7% success rate at 60 weeks, though prolonged episodes reduced efficacy. Common side effects were acne and mildly decreased renal function.
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August 2013 in “International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (T2013), 20th, 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia” This study reported that patients with decreased kidney function had significantly higher levels of ethyl glucuronide in hair compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting caution when using hair EtG levels to assess driving qualifications.
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” In this study, homozygous VDR null mutant mice exhibited nonfunctional vitamin D receptors, leading to growth abnormalities and revealing the limited physiological importance of vitamin D pathways outside the classical receptor.
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July 2024 in “Cureus” This review explores the applications of magnetized water in agriculture and medicine and notes potential benefits for human health, but it presents no new experimental findings.
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January 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that mycophenolate mofetil is effective for both induction and maintenance therapy in children with severe lupus nephritis, significantly improving proteinuria and antibody levels, without renal flares during maintenance.
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract significantly ameliorated finasteride-induced liver and kidney damage in mice by improving biochemical indices, reducing inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant status in a dose-dependent manner.
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November 2023 in “Journal of ovarian research” In this study involving rats with letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome, Agaricus subrufescens significantly reduced blood glucose, total cholesterol, testosterone levels, and renal markers, suggesting its potential protective effects on both metabolic and reproductive parameters.
April 2026 in “NSUWorks (Nova Southeastern University)” This review concludes that creatine monohydrate is a safe and effective supplement, offering potential health benefits beyond athletic performance; however, it addresses concerns regarding its use among specific populations and effects on various health aspects.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This retrospective study in a tertiary hair clinic concluded that routine monitoring of heart rate, weight, liver, and kidney function is not necessary for asymptomatic patients with normal baseline values undergoing low-dose oral minoxidil treatment, although monitoring is advised for those with preexisting renal impairment.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers will conduct a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of YH0618 granule in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss among breast cancer patients, aiming to understand its mechanism related to kidney deficiency in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” This article describes how a new blood glucose management service at the NIH Clinical Center improved safety and patient outcomes for hospitalized patients with diabetes.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that there is substantial variability in laboratory testing practices among dermatologists specializing in alopecia areata across the globe, indicating the need for renewed discussions around guidelines for such testing.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
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July 2014 in “Current psychiatry” This review discusses the guidelines for using and monitoring mood stabilizers in bipolar disorders, highlighting that only a minority of patients receive guideline-adherent monitoring.
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This abstract discusses the importance of developing intelligent and multifunctional dressings with skin-like properties for real-time wound monitoring, highlighting their potential to improve wound management, prognostic evaluation, and the integration of health monitoring into clinical practice.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that long non-coding RNAs are differentially expressed in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential roles in its development and novel targets for prevention and treatment.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” This study found that both finasteride and dutasteride led to morphological and functional kidney damage in rats, with more severe effects observed in the dutasteride group.
August 2025 in “Seminars in Nephrology” Regenerative repair is essential to prevent long-term kidney function issues after obstruction.
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” This review analyzes existing literature on prognostic factors for renal cell carcinoma, highlighting the need for continuous updates of prognostic models to reflect advancement in molecular pathway knowledge and targeted therapies.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Physiological reports” This review discusses emerging research on the transcription factor Sox6 and its roles in cardiovascular and kidney function, highlighting its involvement in diseases such as cardiomyopathy and diabetes; it reports no new experimental findings.
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December 2018 in “Progress in Medical Sciences” This study found that methanol extract of Phoenix dactilifera improved kidney function in rats at doses of 4 and 8 mg/kg, but may impair renal function at 16 mg/kg.
April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” This case report describes a 65-year-old woman with childhood-onset growth hormone deficiency who developed panhypopituitarism, including late-onset secondary hypoadrenocorticism, affecting her respiratory and renal function.