This study presents a case where a young male with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale, using finasteride, experienced symptomatic improvement after PFO closure and discontinuing finasteride, suggesting cardiovascular risks associated with the drug.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this randomized trial, lupus patients taking daily 200 μg selenium supplements for eight weeks showed significant improvements in metabolic markers like CRP, ESR, MDA, and GPX, as well as reduced clinical symptoms such as arthritis and alopecia, compared to those receiving a placebo.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study outlines a multidisciplinary approach to investigate primary amenorrhea, emphasizing the necessity to consider medical history, physical examination, and potential hormonal or anatomical causes, and recommends early referral in cases of chromosomal abnormalities or persistent amenorrhea following the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
January 2024 in “Women's health science journal” This source provides a comprehensive overview of amenorrhea, detailing its classification, potential causes such as hormonal imbalances and structural abnormalities, and the various management strategies including hormone therapy and lifestyle modifications tailored to its underlying causes.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
September 2023 in “International journal of medicine” This study reviewed the current status and future scope of artificial intelligence in healthcare, highlighting its potential to revolutionize medical practices through improved affordability, efficiency, and speed, as well as its applicability in various fields such as imaging, diagnosis, and individualized care.
January 2023 in “The Annals of african surgery” This review concludes that preoperative hormonal stimulation with testosterone or DHT may help increase penile length and glans circumference, easing hypospadias surgery and potentially reducing postoperative complications.
This review discusses the potential risks of formaldehyde in hair keratin treatments like Brazilian blow-dry, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for greater safety assessments including occupational exposure.
January 2023 in “Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan” This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with a stage IIIC retiform variant of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour, highlighting the challenges in managing this rare ovarian tumour.
December 2022 in “GS Publishing Services eBooks” This publication compiles scientific articles from diverse researchers and practitioners across Europe and other regions but provides no new research results.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” This study investigated the possible role of neutrophil extracellular traps in contributing to fibrosis in stenotic Crohn's disease.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” This case report describes a 90-year-old man diagnosed with wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, confirmed by pyrophosphate cardiac scintigraphy and exclusion of gene mutations.
In this observational study, men with early onset androgenic alopecia exhibited a statistically significant correlation with more severe forms of coronary artery disease compared to those without the condition.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.
September 2019 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” This study found that Filipino patients with lupus typically develop myocarditis early and respond well to early immunosuppressive therapy.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.
January 2019 in “ISGE series” This study found that estradiol and other sex steroids reduced the capture of monocytes by human endothelial cells in vitro, potentially inhibiting the formation of atherosclerosis by promoting nCAM polysialylation, which interferes with leukocyte tethering to the vascular endothelium.
This book reviews evidence-based medicine practices in obstetrics and gynecology but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2018 in “Neuroradiology” MRI helps distinguish between pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas, guides treatment for pediatric CNS tumors, and assesses rhinocerebral mucormycosis with a high mortality rate in transplanted patients.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
This reference list, part of a book by Alex Gough, Alison Thomas, and Dan O'Neill, compiles citations from veterinary journals on various canine and feline health issues, but reports no new research findings.
This thesis explores how optical coherence tomography and advanced imaging methods may address clinical needs in fields like interventional pulmonology and dermatology, highlighting their potential for disease assessment and staging.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complications and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” This article discusses the ongoing care needs for individuals with 21-hydroxylase deficiency due to mutations in the CYP21A2 gene but does not present new clinical findings.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” This case study reported an improvement in lower limb edema for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after starting dulaglutide treatment, suggesting a potential role of the drug in sodium retention disorders.
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the role of hyperarousal and brain activity in insomnia and its potential link to sleep disturbances in depression, but it reports no new empirical findings.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This article from the PRS Global Open and ASPS Education Network does not present any new research findings; it likely serves as an introductory or descriptive overview.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses dermatologic issues specific to transgender patients undergoing hormonal therapy and offers guidance for dermatology providers, but does not report new clinical results.