February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This research highlights dermatologists' concerns about the widespread use of sports supplements, noting that nutritional supplements associated with muscle-building and appearance enhancement can lead to dermatological issues like acne and alopecia, while potentially containing harmful substances such as undisclosed anabolic steroids.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that BEO inhibited cell proliferation and inflammatory mediator release in a human keratinocyte acne model and reduced acne lesion severity in a rabbit model, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to conventional acne treatments.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
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January 2025 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” This study suggests that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, alone or with metformin or GLP1RA, may improve metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” This study found that vitamin D regulates cholesterol metabolism and may influence prostate cancer development through mechanisms affecting prostate cell growth and sex hormone metabolism.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report covers an internship at a pharmacy and hospital where multiple pharmaceutical activities were examined, including the preparation of individualized medication and the comparison of drugs for hypercholesterolemia treatment.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author summarized activities from a six-month internship in community and hospital pharmacy settings, exploring topics like skin microbiome health implications and advancements in antiviral therapy for Hepatitis B and D, highlighting the pharmacist's role in patient care and innovative treatments.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” This study found that combining Panax notoginseng saponins with bone mesenchymal stem cells significantly enhanced diabetic cutaneous ulcer healing in rats by reducing inflammation and promoting new epidermis formation through specific molecular pathways.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review highlights that unresolved inflammation is a major issue in diabetic foot ulcers and discusses emerging biomaterials-based strategies to modulate the inflammatory response, potentially aiding in tissue regeneration and healing in these chronic wounds.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that soluble CD83 (sCD83) accelerated chronic and hard-to-heal wound healing and improved inflammatory and pro-resolving cytokine profiles, suggesting potential for therapeutic use.
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March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding and treating alopecia areata, emphasizing the ongoing challenges and unmet needs in disease management; it reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that conditioned medium from placental cells and sub-cultured placental tissue promoted angiogenesis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro, with early pregnancy cells having a more significant effect.
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June 2024 in “Clinical ophthalmology” This study highlights that Demodex mites, commonly found on human skin, can cause significant eye and skin issues such as blepharitis, rosacea, and dermatitis when present in abnormally high densities, underscoring the need for targeted management strategies.
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June 2023 in “Food science & nutrition” This review summarizes evidence that apple and apple products may offer protective effects against various health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mild cognitive impairment, and skin conditions, due to their phytochemical content and mechanisms like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.
November 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that synthetic RNA and DNA trigger significant increases in certain chemokines in human keratinocytes, predominantly via NF-κB activation, without evidence of alternative splicing, suggesting other regulatory pathways may be involved.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that in male rats, chronic finasteride treatment reduced allopregnanolone levels, which, upon drug withdrawal, correlated with increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and altered neurotransmitter levels.
September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This review suggests that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists may play a potentially protective role in managing diabetic foot ulcers, particularly by addressing various underlying pathophysiological aspects.
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus concluded that oral isotretinoin is highly effective for treating acne and some off-label conditions, with common adverse events being manageable and rare serious risks not contraindicating use.
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November 2023 in “Chinese Medicine” This study found that Xinyang Tablet may improve cardiac function in LPS-induced sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by modulating macrophage polarization and autophagy through affecting LncSICRNT1 and TRAF6 expression.
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January 2023 in “Proteomes” This review explores the complex, context-dependent roles of tumor-secreted proteins and suggests that some proteins traditionally seen as tumor-promotive may act as tumor-suppressors in different environments, emphasizing the influence of cell fitness and treatment exposure.
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May 2024 in “Biomimetics” This narrative review examines the structure-function relationship in bioactive biopolymers used to promote healing in chronic wounds, emphasizing diabetic ulcers, and underscores the importance of characterizing these biopolymers to enhance their bioactivity for better tissue regeneration outcomes.
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses sex-based differences in immune responses, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and microbiome factors influencing infections like COVID-19, and reports no clinical results.
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November 2020 in “Endocrine” This review discusses evidence on androgen sensitivity as a potential factor in COVID-19 disease severity, suggesting that androgen receptor interactions could influence virus entry and progression, and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of sex hormones in COVID-19 severity and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research for gender-based personalized treatment options.
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January 2021 in “The journal of gene medicine” Certain genetic differences may affect how likely someone is to get COVID-19 and how severe it might be.