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January 2012 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This study found that women with epilepsy on carbamazepine and sodium valproate monotherapy experienced more significant weight gain but showed no difference in PCOS incidence compared to phenytoin users; elevated TSH levels were more common among those on sodium valproate.
March 2025 in “AYUSHDHARA” In this study, a 50-year-old woman with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction improved after receiving Ayurvedic treatment with Gandharvahastadi Kwath and lifestyle modifications, which alleviated symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, and dry skin, and normalized her TSH levels.
This study in Saudi Arabia found that nearly half of participants had low knowledge about thyroid disease risk factors and symptoms, suggesting a need for improved health education programs to enhance public awareness in the Al-Baha region.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
December 2014 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, without presenting new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2009 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” This study identified the Hairless (Hr) gene-encoded protein as a corepressor that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin and hair by regulating epithelial stem cell differentiation and gene expression via chromatin remodeling, which may impact both development and disease.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This review discusses the causes, evaluation, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2018 in “European Psychiatry” In this large multicenter study, severe hair loss related to psychotropic drug treatment was very rare but occurred more frequently in female patients, with valproic acid showing the highest risk.
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October 1998 in “In Practice” This article outlines a practical method for diagnosing and managing feline symmetrical alopecia but presents no new empirical findings.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the importance of interpreting laboratory data and performing physical assessments to support pharmacists in clinical decision-making and patient consultations, but reports no new empirical findings.
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January 2013 This chapter discusses hypothyroidism in dogs, highlighting that most cases are due to primary thyroid gland issues and that some breeds may have a hereditary predisposition; it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “The Pharma Innovation” This article discusses hypothyroidism, its symptoms, causes, and the importance of lifestyle modifications in supporting thyroid health, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses female pattern hair loss as an early marker of hormonal imbalance and evaluates hormonal and lifestyle interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
This review investigates the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus but reports no new clinical findings.
This article discusses the health care process for patients with hyperthyroidism, emphasizing the critical role of nurses in educating patients and their families, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” In this case report, a 6-year-old spayed female Samoyed dog presented with non-pruritic alopecia and hyperpigmentation on the hips and back, with unremarkable bloodwork and negative Cushing's disease and skin tests.
January 2024 in “Más dermatología” This study discusses how hair characteristics, such as color, thickness, and volume, change with age and hormonal factors, affecting perceived age, and introduces concepts of hair aging and the nuanced diagnosis between androgenic and senile alopecia.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that pulse corticosteroids effectively induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with betamethasone showing higher efficacy but more side effects, and treatment success varying depending on age, onset time, and disease type.
This chapter reviews management strategies for telogen effluvium, detailing the use of topical and low-dose oral minoxidil, and highlights the importance of screening for secondary causes.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” This case report describes a woman with Sheehan's syndrome, leading to severe combined systolic and diastolic heart failure, where treatment improved cardiac function.
April 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of thyroid storm, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history and review of systems to differentiate it from other conditions.
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February 1993 in “Nursing Standard” This article highlights that nurses may not be sufficiently aware of the potential for various drug groups, beyond cytotoxic drugs, to cause alopecia, and emphasizes the importance of early recognition of this side effect.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
This article reviews various aspects of hair and hair loss but does not report new research findings.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” This chapter discusses common endocrine disorders affecting the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, and their impact on human fertility, emphasizing practical evaluation and treatment algorithms.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.