research Noninvasive Method for Assessing the Human Circadian Clock Using Hair Follicle Cells
Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
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research Peripheral Skin Temperature and Circadian Biological Clock in Shift Nurses After a Day Off
Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.
research Disturbance of the Circadian System in Shift Work and Its Health Impact
Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
research The Effect of Night Shift Work on the Expression of Clock Genes in Beard Hair Follicle Cells
Night shift work disrupts the body's natural clock genes.
research Four Days of Simulated Shift Work Reduces Insulin Sensitivity in Humans
Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
research The Circadian Clock in Skin
The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
research Recent Advances in the Molecular Mechanisms Determining Tissue Sensitivity to Glucocorticoids: Novel Mutations, Circadian Rhythm, and Ligand-Induced Repression of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor
New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
research Possible Contribution of Chronobiology to Cardiovascular Health
Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.
research Hair Follicles as a Critical Model for Monitoring the Circadian Clock
Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
research Melatonin Receptors and Their Role in Human Diseases
Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
research Neuroimaging of Sleep and Depression
Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
research Human Long-Term Deregulated Circadian Rhythm Alters Regenerative Properties of Skin and Hair Precursor Cells
Disrupted sleep patterns can harm skin and hair cell renewal, but melatonin might help.
research Attention to Innate Circadian Rhythm and the Impact of Its Disruption on Diabetes
Disrupting natural body clocks increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Health Problems Among Radiographers: An Empirical Study in Private Hospitals
Radiographers in private hospitals face many health issues due to heavy workloads and long hours.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Considerations in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
research Measurement of Hair Growth
Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
research Estimation Methods for Human Circadian Phase Using Peripheral Tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research Cognitive Testing of a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Lifestyle Factors Involved in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Certain daily habits like stress, diet, and sleep can affect the severity of hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Chronotherapy and Traditional Method of Alopecia Areata Treatment
Chronotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment for alopecia areata.
research The Evolution of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Over the Past 100 Years: Emphasis on Fluoride and High-Speed Handpiece
Oral and maxillofacial surgery has advanced with fluoride reducing tooth decay and high-speed handpieces aiding in more aesthetic procedures, leading to changes in practice and training.
research Overview of Facial Plastic Surgery and Current Developments
Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
research Theoretical Investigation of the Conformational Space of Baicalin
The study found that baicalin has different stable shapes in gas and water, with two shapes better for interacting with positive charges in water.
research Alginate-Based Hydrogel Containing Minoxidil/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex for Topical Alopecia Treatment
A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
research Minoxidil–2-Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes: Characterization and In Vivo Evaluation of an Aqueous Solution for Hair Growth in Rats
Minoxidil mixed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water can improve hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Investigation of a Non-Invasive Method of Assessing the Equine Circadian Clock Using Hair Follicle Cells
RNA from horse hair follicles can track circadian rhythms non-invasively.
research Structural and Functional Studies of L-PGDS and SMPDL3A Enzymes in Lipid Signaling Family
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.