October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
October 2023 in “Paediatrics & child health” The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
August 2023 in “Scientific reports” Human stem cells were turned into cells similar to those that help grow hair and showed potential for hair follicle formation.
June 2023 in “Medeniyet medical journal” People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
March 2023 in “Enciclopédia Biosfera” Finasteride effectively treats BPH but requires continuous use to maintain benefits.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
June 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” Higher testosterone harms sperm motility, while higher estradiol improves sperm survival.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin marks cells that can become a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles of both developing and adult mice.
April 2022 in “Diabetes Therapy” Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
December 2021 in “Aegean journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” A 10-year-old boy with abnormal genital development had surgery and tests to find the cause and plan treatment.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
August 2019 in “Stem cells” New treatments for hair loss, fertility, and wound healing are being explored.
August 2019 in “Journal of archaeological science: Reports/Journal of archaeological science: reports” Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.