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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the controversial cardiovascular safety and efficacy of subcutaneous testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women, noting that its long-term use appears safe, but CV risk assessments remain disputed.
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October 2020 in “Endocrine journal” This case report identifies two specific mutations in the WRN gene in a 40-year-old female with Werner syndrome, highlighting the need for awareness of its early manifestations and treatment options.
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.
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June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review synthesizes current evidence on the Warburg effect in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma and discusses potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that conditional knockout of N-WASP in keratinocytes of mice led to skin barrier defects, increased immune cell infiltration, and hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, indicating its crucial role in skin homeostasis.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article presents a case of trichostasis spinulosa, a common but often unrecognized disorder, diagnosed through dermoscopic examination of black macules revealing bundled vellus hairs, with the patient declining treatment.
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July 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” This report highlights a new genetic variant of Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two sisters from the first identified family case in Russia, emphasizing the varied manifestations of the disorder and the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis and patient-specific treatment planning.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates the anti-aging properties of TSG from He shou wu, finding it may protect against age-related diseases through multiple mechanisms, though further research is needed for clinical application.
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” This study reported that a single treatment with a short-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively treated trichostasis spinulosa in patients with skin types II to V, providing rapid results with minimal pain and no recurrence during a 3-month follow-up.
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that "micro skin tissue columns" improved wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, dermal remodeling, and reducing inflammation without causing long-term donor site morbidity.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” In this study, tebentafusp-tebn improved overall survival in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma compared to standard therapies, despite higher rates of significant adverse events.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, extracorporeal shock wave treatment for female pattern hair loss resulted in significant increases in hair count and thickness in 20 women, with 85% of participants perceiving improvements in hair volume.
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” This article offers HTML content and a downloadable PDF but does not provide an abstract or new findings for summary.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that TLR3-mediated damage sensing can stimulate prostaglandin and Wnt pathways, potentially coordinating hair follicle regeneration in mice with large skin wounds.
January 2026 in “Pakistan journal of urology.” This case study detailed a rare instance of Penile Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in a 10-year-old boy, where a thread caused localized infection and edema without urethral damage, ultimately resulting in a favorable outcome through surgical and conservative management.
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April 2022 in “Urology Practice” This study highlights that shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction is commonly performed by nonurologists in major U.S. metropolitan areas, with high costs and varied treatment protocols.
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December 2020 in “Cancers” This review discusses current clinical trials targeting Wnt signaling in gastrointestinal cancers and reports no new results; the authors highlight challenges and consider alternative strategies for cancer treatment.
July 2021 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” In this report, a 16-year-old Saudi girl with Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome exhibited unique findings, including hepatic hemangioma and low growth hormone, suggesting the importance of considering WSS in similar clinical presentations.
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January 2003 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that pulsed diode laser treatment safely and effectively cleared lesions and reduced the appearance of dark plugs in trichostasis spinulosa for up to 20 weeks in dark-skinned individuals.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that TSPyV T antigens can disrupt normal cell differentiation and proliferation in hair follicles and interfollicular epidermis, possibly contributing to trichodysplasia spinulosa pathology.
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May 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In this systematic review, tSVF-based therapy demonstrated favorable outcomes for various pathologies, including aged skin and osteoarthritis, with low incidence of adverse events, while highlighting the need for further research into optimal protocols and mechanisms of action.
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September 2014 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tanshinone IIA helps protect skin tissue from low oxygen damage by boosting certain cell markers.
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August 2006 in “Behavior Therapy” This study found that group behavior therapy for trichotillomania led to greater short-term symptom improvement compared to supportive therapy, but did not achieve clinically significant changes or prevent relapse over six months.
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May 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study demonstrated that the highly divergent WDSV rv-cyclin significantly stimulates eukaryotic cell proliferation, leading to hyperplastic skin lesions in transgenic mice.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 53-year-old woman with a rare presentation of trichostasis spinulosa on her breast and abdomen, featuring itchy, comedo-like lesions. Dermoscopy revealed diagnostic features that may eliminate the need for a biopsy, highlighting the potential for non-invasive diagnosis in such cases.
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This guideline provides recommendations for prescribing systemic testosterone to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, emphasizing safe dosing, monitoring, and the need for informed consent despite regulatory challenges.
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August 2002 in “Sexualities” This article reviews and critiques Tamsin Wilton's arguments on MTF transsexualism, suggesting her work reaffirms Cartesian dualism rather than dismantling it, and emphasizes the need for continued dialogue in transsex, lesbian, and feminist communities.