December 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine and Public Health” In this study, researchers found that overt hyperthyroidism was the most prevalent thyroid disorder among patients, especially in women, and it was characterized by classic symptoms like high pulse rate and weight loss, highlighting the importance of early identification and management to prevent complications.
July 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses a severe case of telogen effluvium following brow ptosis repair and stresses the importance of recognizing and addressing stress-induced hair loss, without presenting new clinical findings.
This article reports no new findings as it lacks an abstract.
Treatments for acute leukaemia lead to high remission rates, but relapses occur, requiring ongoing advancements in care.
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that METTL1 is upregulated in papillary thyroid cancer tissues and promotes cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through its tRNA methyltransferase activity.
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November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that among a cohort of reproductive-aged women in the U.S., the prevalence of PCOS was about 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
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May 2020 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” This article discusses the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma injections in ovarian tissue to improve reproductive outcomes in IVF for older individuals and proposes a mechanism to enhance embryo ploidy rescue, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study concluded that neither basal nor ACTH-stimulated 17-OHP concentrations effectively indicate carrier status for 21-hydroxylase deficiency among Slovenian hyperandrogenic women, recommending molecular analysis of the CYP21 gene for reliable screening.
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April 2012 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that older women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to experience metabolic syndrome and have different metabolic and reproductive profiles than younger women.
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June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with persistent fatigue and confusion following hypertension treatment, who developed pulmonary embolism four weeks later.
November 2024 in “Huisarts en Wetenschap” Telogen effluvium hair loss often resolves on its own in 3 to 6 months, but see a dermatologist if it persists.
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September 2014 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that thyroid hormone receptors play a crucial role in hair growth and skin health, as mice lacking these receptors showed impaired hair cycling and wound healing.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the characteristics, associations, and diagnostic criteria for alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings; the authors note the disease's unpredictable course and variable prognosis.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that severe diets, iron deficiency, and thyroid dysfunction are significant predictors of acute telogen effluvium's association with female androgenetic alopecia.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
This study found that patients with psoriasis had a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other comorbidities compared to individuals without psoriasis.
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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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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the concept of telogen effluvium and emphasizes the importance of identifying triggers and using diagnostic investigations to determine the cause of hair loss, without reporting new results.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” This study found that women with serum ferritin levels below or equal to 30 ng/mL have a strong association with an increased risk of diffuse telogen hair loss.
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February 2020 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” This case report emphasizes the importance of investigating physical symptoms in patients with depression, as persistent loss of libido in this patient led to the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” This study presents a computational approach, CATNIP, which repurposes drugs using only their biological and chemical information, predicting new uses like adrenergic uptake inhibitors for Parkinson's and vandetanib for Type 2 Diabetes.
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” This review examines the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying seasonal changes in mammals and highlights areas needing further research, reporting no new experimental results.
January 2024 in “Medicine” This retrospective study of 500 female patients with telogen effluvium found that those with hypothyroidism had more severe hair loss compared to those with normal thyroid function or hyperthyroidism, highlighting the importance of thyroid function testing in these cases.
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July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” This article discusses the role of human hair follicles in neuroendocrinology and suggests potential new therapeutic targets by examining how neuromediators influence hair growth, pigmentation, and stem cell biology in organ cultures.
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January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This review discusses hormonal influences on hair growth and suggests that understanding hormone-gene interactions may improve treatment of hirsutism and alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.