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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
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February 2012 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
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November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” The document presents new guidelines for defining and managing metabolic syndrome (MetS), highlighting its role as a cluster of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, and disordered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, with management strategies focusing on lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes, increased physical activity, and smoking cessation, alongside medical treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists and metformin for specific patient groups. The guidelines also address the management of associated conditions like type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, recommending a multidisciplinary approach to prevent cardiovascular and organ complications. The document underscores the significance of weight loss for nephroprotection and the treatment of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which affects 25% of the global population. Overall, the guidelines stress comprehensive management to address the complex pathogenesis of MetS.
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July 2021 in “Nanomaterials” Wound covers with α-13'-COOH from vitamin E can improve and speed up wound healing.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” NFIC helps rat dental cells grow and turn into bone-like cells.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.