July 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract mentions the XI International Congress of the ISHR in Bari but reports no new research findings.
January 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses how the Internet and World Wide Web have revolutionized communication and freedom of expression but reports no new research findings.
September 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract reports the creation of the Brazilian Society of Hair Restoration Surgery by founding members who are all part of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
March 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article shares experiences from an ASHRS meeting in New Orleans, focusing on the city's cultural offerings, and reports no new research findings.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses definitions of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors support using modified 1990 NIH criteria and acknowledge ongoing evolution as research advances.
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and outlines first-line treatments, emphasizing hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle intervention.
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June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
254 citations
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
213 citations
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” This guideline outlines the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults but reports no new clinical findings.
76 citations
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May 2020 in “Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound” This consensus document provides foundational position statements for dermatologic ultrasound but reports no clinical results; it aims to guide future evidence-based recommendations and guidelines.
75 citations
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January 1995 in “American journal of primatology” In this study, seasonal hair loss was most pronounced in low-ranking male vervet monkeys, and changes in scrotal color and hyperpigmentation also correlated with hair loss, but underlying causes were not identified.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” This review discusses the emerging "endocrine phenotype" of COVID-19, highlighting the implications for managing diabetes, obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and other endocrine conditions in affected patients.
68 citations
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” This study found that men with common male pattern baldness received less favorable initial social perceptions, including lower ratings of physical attractiveness, than their nonbalding counterparts.
28 citations
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February 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This review highlights how social, environmental, and biological factors combine to increase COVID-19 risks in the African American community, emphasizing the need to understand these complex disparities; it reports no new results.
23 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus report outlines Brazilian dermatologists' recommendations for treating alopecia areata, highlighting intralesional corticosteroids for localized cases and systemic therapy for extensive, active disease, along with monitoring side effects.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” This paper presents two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome and suggests washing baby socks inside out as a potential preventative measure.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
3 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article introduces the ISHRS's Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, detailing essential knowledge and techniques for physician competence in diagnosing and treating hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 1977 in “Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology”
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional” This study found that counterfeit disease-curing medicines are most prevalent in countries with low Human Development Index, while lifestyle drugs are found in both high and low HDI countries.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” This article reviews the cultural, historical, and marketing influences driving female pubic hair removal and argues it is socially seen as normative for aesthetic, hygienic, erotic, and self-image reasons.
2 citations
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case study describes a 27-year-old woman with alopecia mucinosa that persisted for 20 years despite multiple treatments, including steroids and antihistamines.
2 citations
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November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology” In this report of a pediatric alopecia case, cortisone and ACTH gel treatments did not result in significant nail improvement, but there was considerable scalp hair regrowth.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Research” This study found that a high percentage of pediatric sickle cell disease patients have parents from medium-high socioeconomic status, indicating that the educational background of parents did not influence the disease's prevalence.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” This study used social media data to identify more and milder COVID-19 symptoms than clinical research and to map symptom evolution over 27 months, highlighting differences between the Delta and Omicron periods.