10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of prosthodontic research” This study found that while both natural and bioengineered salivary glands showed similar protein concentrations in response to taste stimulation, their protein compositions and amylase concentrations differed, which may affect nerve signal balance.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “BMC Neurology” The researchers reported that non-motor symptoms like taste disorders and alopecia are associated with myasthenia gravis, particularly in severe cases and those linked to thymoma.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that activating the bitter taste receptor TAS2R4 with rebaudioside A can inhibit hair growth in human scalp hair follicles by promoting catagen through TGF-β pathway activation.
233 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this study, among patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast or gynecologic cancers, smell and taste functions significantly decreased but largely recovered three months post-treatment, with taxane-based regimens causing more severe taste disturbances.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Gastronomica The Journal of Food and Culture” This article reviews the cultural history and changing scientific perceptions of peppercorn as a "numbing spice," focusing on its historical, medical, and literary significance, but provides no new research findings.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Oral diseases” This letter to the editor discusses hair loss and taste loss but presents no new research findings.
December 2024 in “Chemical Senses” This study investigated Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in ten patients, finding severe taste abnormalities in the anterior tongue linked to tongue papillary atrophy, which improved with treatment. Taste function tests were helpful in evaluating treatment effectiveness for this rare disorder.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article proposes naming the visual identification of androgenic alopecia in COVID-19 patients as the "Gabrin sign" to indicate higher risk for severe symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2013 in “Appetite” This study identified a nonfunctional Itpr3 gene in BTBR mice, attributed to a 12-bp deletion, which likely causes their simultaneous hair loss and taste perception deficits.
53 citations
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December 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” In this study, liver transaminase levels and various symptoms persisted in some adult dengue patients even two months after diagnosis.
25 citations
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January 2022 in “Endocrine journal” This study suggests that hormonal changes may contribute to the persistent symptoms of long COVID, with specific patterns observed in serum hormone levels related to fatigue and sensory dysfunction.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” This study identified specific profiles and courses of adverse events associated with boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer, suggesting differences based on the beam incidence site.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “PloS one” This study used transgenic mice to show that disrupting TGF-β signaling in K14+ progenitor cells led to increased stem cell proliferation in the tongue.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” This review discusses the developmental plasticity between teeth and taste buds in cichlid fishes and reports no new experimental findings, highlighting potential implications for craniofacial organ patterning and regeneration.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that healthcare workers with a positive SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab were most likely to report long-COVID symptoms, while seropositive workers without a positive swab had milder symptoms.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” This study reported that about one-third of post-COVID-19 patients experienced long-term symptoms, with women, older individuals, smokers, and those with specific blood groups at higher risk for complications.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” This study found that low-dose radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer produced short-term adverse effects like loss of taste, xerostomia, and hair loss, which were self-limiting.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 57% of healthcare workers experienced persistent post-COVID-19 complications, with common symptoms including hair loss, easy fatigability, mood swings, and anxiety.
November 2020 in “Holistic Nursing Practice” This article discusses varied presentations of COVID-19, emphasizing that healthcare professionals should consider less typical symptoms, such as telogen effluvium, anosmia, and COVID toes, in patient assessments.
33 citations
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February 1996 in “Lancet” Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
1 citations
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March 2010 in “Internal medicine journal” A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
9 citations
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February 1996 in “Lancet” In this study, reversible ageusia in a patient was strongly suggested to be caused by losartan, with potential implications for angiotensin receptor involvement in taste disturbance.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “OALib” In this study, fatigue, loss of taste and smell, and cough were identified as the most common persistent symptoms of post-COVID syndrome among participants in Benghazi, with age and gender being predictors.
April 1978 in “Pediatric research” This study found that zinc levels in hospitalized patients with significant weight loss did not correlate with taste perception or vitamin A status, even in those with reduced taste acuity.
213 citations
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December 2020 in “Annals of internal medicine” This study observed that 32% of COVID-19 patients experienced persistent symptoms, including fatigue, dyspnea, and loss of taste or smell, 30 to 45 days after their initial diagnosis.
28 citations
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” In this study, a UK expert panel discussed strategies for managing common side effects of vismodegib, a hedgehog pathway inhibitor used for advanced basal cell carcinoma, concluding that adverse events like taste disturbances and muscle cramps can be effectively managed to optimize treatment duration.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors reported that dutasteride significantly reduced total remission time for COVID-19 symptoms in men compared to placebo, especially for fatigue and loss of taste or smell.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study evaluated the real-world safety of Tepotinib for treating NSCLC with METex14 skipping mutations, confirming known adverse events and identifying new signals like deafness and taste disorder, especially highlighting early monitoring.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Food Processing and Preservation” This study found that adding microcapsulated pumpkin seed protein hydrolysate to aloe vera drinks improved antioxidant activity, taste, and shelf life, with chitosan-alginate microcapsules effectively inhibiting microbial growth during 30 days of refrigerated storage.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” The researchers reported that among 100 patients undergoing chemotherapy, the most common self-reported side effects were lack of energy, altered taste, and loss of appetite, with a significant association between age and severity of side effects but no significant link to gender.