June 2023 in “MPI (Media Pharmaceutica Indonesiana)” This systematic literature review identified kale leaf hair tonic (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.) at 5% concentration as an effective herbal cosmeceutical preparation for enhancing hair growth, showing an average increase in hair length over 21 days, while meeting established pharmaceutical standards.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that most dermatologists in the Middle East manage mild to severe alopecia areata primarily with potent topical corticosteroids and identified long-term disease control and improved efficacy as key unmet needs.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” This study found that Italian nurses who worked night shifts, in non-COVID wards, and reported regular meal intake were more likely to contract SARS-CoV-2.
This study developed a new analytical method to identify a wide range of endocrine disrupting compounds in full-term amniotic fluid, revealing diverse substances with potential endocrine activity.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” This case report describes a 7.5-year-old girl with precocious puberty displaying significant secondary sexual development and advanced bone age, treated monthly with Leuprolide.
August 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that implanting HAP stem cells in a mouse model accelerated wound closure and reduced scar formation, suggesting potential for scar-free wound healing.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine” This review explores traditional Ayurvedic methods in Bhela Samhita for assessing health through physical parameters, and calls for further research to validate these practices.
August 2021 in “Acta Haematologica Polonica” This paper discusses the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, emphasizing the differing prognoses between its indolent and aggressive subtypes and reporting no new clinical results.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
This article discusses the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba and emphasizes collaborating internationally to improve health policies and practices but reports no new research findings.
This abstract describes a diagnostic case of a 37-year-old woman with an erythematous scalp plaque and unexplained hair loss, without concluding which condition it represents.
January 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This study reports that frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazilian patients is common in postmenopausal women and often associated with hypothyroidism and facial irritation from cosmetic products.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
January 2020 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study concluded that UK law falls short in ensuring effective workplace equality for individuals with visible differences, suggesting amendments to the definition of disability and other legal reforms as potential solutions.
November 2019 in “Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde” The document concludes that pediatricians play a vital role in supporting adolescents through puberty and should enhance their competence in this area.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This case report describes an 87-year-old woman diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing coexisting autoimmune conditions.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding neuroendocrine regulation of keratin biology and highlights the potential of neurohormones to treat skin disorders, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that inflammatory stimuli significantly altered gene expression in rat theca-interstitial cells, affecting pathways related to growth and androgen production, which are central features of polycystic ovary syndrome.
July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review chronicles the history and evolution of oral and maxillofacial surgery over the past century, emphasizing advancements in office-based practice and the impact of technological and clinical innovations.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Karger Kompass” This study reports a case of a woman with Cushing's disease whose initial complaint was hair loss, a rare presenting symptom, despite multiple dermatological signs like easy bruising and violaceous striae being more indicative of the condition.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” This case study reported an improvement in lower limb edema for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after starting dulaglutide treatment, suggesting a potential role of the drug in sodium retention disorders.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews hair anatomy, hair shaft structure, and various cosmetic treatments that can alter or damage hair, but it presents no new research findings.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses how physical appearance, including skin, facial features, and physique, is linked to aging and health risks, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2016 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” This article reviews treatment-induced sexual dysfunctions related to 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and reports no new results; it highlights the need to better define and understand this controversial topic.
June 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This review revisits the principles regarding the critical role of diet and nutrition in managing certain skin diseases but reports no new findings.