October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” 14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
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March 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might help slow down low-risk prostate cancer, but their use should be cautious.
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January 2023 in “EFSA journal” Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Take care of your hair as much as your face for a youthful look.
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December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” Baldness is linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease, but not to its severity.
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April 2022 in “BMC Geriatrics” Older men and those with a history of skin cancer have a higher risk of getting skin cancer again.
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July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
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January 2001 in “Critical care clinics” Dietary lipids affect inflammation and are crucial for normal cell function and immune health.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Human Hypertension” Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.
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November 2023 in “Contact dermatitis” Some people with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be allergic to a common sunscreen ingredient.
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June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with Alopecia Areata have more herpes simplex infections but similar rates of cancer, blood clots, and heart disease compared to those without it.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
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October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” Bald men may have a higher risk of heart disease, but baldness doesn't necessarily mean more severe heart disease.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The convention highlighted the importance of comprehensive patient care and early diagnosis in dermatology.
August 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The calcineurin/NFAT pathway plays a significant role in the development and growth of a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” Recognizing CVG can help diagnose systemic amyloidosis early.
December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
January 2011 in “Healthcare Informatics Research” Hair loss is significantly linked to symptoms like dry hair, scalp issues, addiction to tobacco or coffee, anxiety, and digestive problems.
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January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery” Surgery is the main treatment for liver hydatidosis, but has risks; albendazole is the most effective drug but can have side effects.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.