October 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reports the prescribing preferences of UK dermatologists for treating various hair loss conditions, noting that topical corticosteroids for mild to moderate alopecia areata and topical minoxidil for female pattern hair loss are commonly used first-line treatments.
This abstract provides a directed acyclic graph of the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, highlighting variables and potential confounders, but it reports no new research findings.
Results are not reported for this study, which used a directed acyclic graph to analyze the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, adjusting for age and ancestry.
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June 2013 in “Molecular psychiatry” This study found that schizophrenia-derived neurons exhibited impaired differentiation and mitochondrial dysfunction, suggesting a potential link between these factors and neurodevelopmental processes in schizophrenia.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the relationship between aging, chronic inflammation, and immunosuppression, suggesting that these interconnected processes may contribute to tumorigenesis and premature aging, but reports no new experimental results.
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May 2009 in “Health physics” This study developed a model predicting uranium excretion in human hair from drinking water exposure, suggesting it is a viable indicator for assessing internal uranium burden.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered public interest in dermatologic conditions and treatments, with decreased interest in skin cancers but increased interest in issues like dry skin and hand eczema.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that during the Covid-19 lockdown, the percentage of abstinent and low-risk alcohol drinkers increased while moderate and chronic drinking decreased compared to the previous four years.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides with syringotropism, highlighting indolent progression despite the disease's typically aggressive nature, suggesting aggressive treatment might not be necessary.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” This case study reports that tofacitinib led to remission of psoriasis but did not improve alopecia universalis in one patient, suggesting varied responses in treating such conditions.
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October 2008 in “Arthritis Care & Research” This case report describes a 32-year-old woman with a history of undifferentiated connective tissue disease who presented with cardiogenic shock, and endomyocardial biopsy revealed giant cell myocarditis, possibly indicating an association with her autoimmune condition.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that for men with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH, 6 months of treatment with tamsulosin plus the hexanic extract of S. repens was as effective as tamsulosin plus a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor but had better tolerability.
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May 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Allergy” This study confirmed omalizumab's safety but noted that hair loss was more prevalent than previously reported, with side effects influencing treatment decisions especially in patients with reduced medication effectiveness.
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September 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” This review highlights the lack of evidence on dental care access and referral pathways for children with EB, emphasizing the need for dentists and multidisciplinary teams to understand EB for effective treatment; it reports no new study results.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported an increased likelihood of hidradenitis suppurativa flares in patients who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines compared to those who received non-mRNA vaccines, indicating a potential association that warrants further research in larger populations.
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May 2022 in “BMC Women's Health” This study found that elevated serum AMH levels can be a strong predictor for diagnosing PCOS among women of reproductive age, when used alongside the other Rotterdam criteria.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that the epirubicin-docetaxel chemotherapy regimen for metastatic breast cancer resulted in a clinical response in 55% of patients, with maintained global quality of life despite some impairments.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in overweight or obese women with PCOS, certain baseline subcutaneous adipose tissue genes significantly predicted weight loss response to a 4-month behavioral lifestyle intervention, with the gene GSTM5 as the strongest predictor.
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” In this review, the authors explore the complex interplay between COVID-19 and autoimmune skin diseases, finding that SARS-CoV-2 may trigger or worsen these conditions, with increased risks following infection and vaccination, particularly with mRNA vaccines.
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” The book discussed in this abstract is a comprehensive guide to hair analysis, detailing the latest methods and applications across various fields such as toxicology and drug monitoring, designed for both newcomers and experts in the field.
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January 2023 in “Bioresource Technology Reports” This study suggests that using glycosidases to lyse the polysaccharides of Botryoccocus braunii may allow for the semi-continuous recovery of hydrocarbons while keeping the cells viable.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This pharmacovigilance study found strong disproportionality signals suggesting an association between finasteride and Peyronie's disease-related clinical features, but the evidence does not confirm a causal link.
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November 2023 in “Endocrine Connections” This study developed a validated gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry assay to assess sex steroid hormones in cerebrospinal fluid, finding substantial levels of DHEA, androstenedione, and testosterone, with strong correlations to serum levels, providing insight into sex steroid dynamics in the human CNS.
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February 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” This article reviews the role of the JAK-STAT pathway in inflammatory skin diseases and considers the therapeutic benefits of JAK inhibitors, presenting them as promising treatments but reports no new experimental results.
This source provides medical information intended solely for licensed professionals and emphasizes that it is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment decisions, which remain the responsibility of treating physicians.
February 2026 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This study highlights the link between stress-induced hair loss and stress levels among university students, emphasizing the need to address stress to support their wellbeing and academic achievement.
January 2026 in “Andrology” This study found that PRP injections are safe and may slightly reduce penile curvature and improve PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, but the changes are not significant enough to predict long-term effects.
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case report highlights an atypical presentation of acrodermatitis enteropathica in an 18-year-old male, exhibiting symptoms like erythrokeratoderma variabilis with a positive response to high-dose oral zinc, underscoring the importance of considering zinc deficiency in unusual skin conditions.