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August 2020 in “Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines” This review discusses the disproportionate negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with chronic medical conditions and calls for strategies to protect these vulnerable populations.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” This review summarizes advancements in forensic DNA phenotyping for appearance, ancestry, and age prediction from crime scene samples, reporting no new research findings but highlighting areas needing further research and validation.
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February 2024 in “BMC Psychology” This study reports that emotion recognition technology integrated with intelligent devices is advancing applications to support emotion recognition and interventions, though further research is needed for effective use in dynamic or complex environments.
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, hirsutism was found to have the most significant negative impact on health-related quality of life among Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
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September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that the Elecsys AMH Plus immunoassay with a cutoff of 3.2 ng/mL is effective for diagnosing polycystic ovarian morphology, showing high sensitivity and specificity across different PCOS phenotypes.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review provides an in-depth evaluation of non-invasive imaging and biophysical methods for diagnosing and monitoring vitiligo, emphasizing the need for studies with larger sample sizes to verify their use in clinical practice and research.
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September 2019 in “Science as Culture” This study discusses the rise of commercial direct-to-consumer stem cell therapies, highlighting how they are marketed as biomedical 'lifestyle' products that blend science, medicine, and consumer culture, despite ongoing safety and efficacy concerns.
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” This article reviews changes in men's sexual health after midlife, exploring physiologic changes, psychological factors, and various treatment options, but it presents no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Diagnostics” This survey investigated how well an AI chatbot could generate dermoscopic language reports for dermatologists and found that participants were equally satisfied with its responses across scenarios, despite lower performance in diagnosing SCC and inflammatory dermatoses.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review details the 2023 International Guideline update for assessing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, which provides evidence-based recommendations to improve care and patient outcomes but notes the remaining low to moderate quality of evidence.
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the 2023 International Guideline for PCOS assessment and management, highlighting updated evidence-based recommendations and practice points aimed at improving care and health outcomes, but notes that research quality remains generally low to moderate.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviewed existing literature on mesotherapy and developed evidence-based guidelines, which support its standardized and safe use for osteoarticular pain, rehabilitation, and dermatology, marking a shift from practice based on personal beliefs to an evidence-based approach.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study introduced a non-invasive, three-step diagnostic algorithm for alopecia that combines clinical and trichoscopic features to accurately identify alopecia subtypes, potentially reducing reliance on invasive histopathology.
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This review highlights significant health risks associated with anabolic-androgenic steroid use in women and reports no new research results, emphasizing the need for further understanding of their effects on female physiology.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” In this study, the authors suggest that patient safety with isotretinoin in Palestine can be improved by adapting pharmacy and medical practice protocols to better educate patients and ensure adherence to safety monitoring and laboratory ordering.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that repetitive 532 nm laser therapy significantly decreased scores for macules, pigmented, and vascular lesions on the facial area, regardless of skin phototype or age.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Ars Pharmaceutica (Internet)” This review discusses the adverse effects of anabolic agents in sports, noting cardiovascular, behavioral, and other side effects, but highlights inconsistencies in the severity of cardiovascular risks.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This research discusses the shift in cosmetic dermatology towards integrating regenerative medicine, AI, and personalized care, highlighting their potential to improve aesthetic outcomes and skin function while considering ethical and regulatory challenges.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that while the proposed placebo microneedle stamp design was partially successful in blinding participants with low skin sensitivity, further development of suitable placebo controls is needed.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BJUI” This study found that utilizing a clinical pharmacist in perioperative urological services reduced surgical cancellations and resident overtime while improving service efficiency and financial sustainability.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article describes current advancements and future possibilities in skin imaging technology, teledermatology, and AI in dermatology, without reporting new research results.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review highlights the need for inclusive dermatology practices to address variations in skin conditions globally by incorporating tools like AI, teledermatology, and culturally competent education.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women and identified potential risk factors like frequent β-blocker use and sunscreen application, indicating the need for further research.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that hirsutism in the GCC is influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors, cultural stigmas, and lacks adequate diagnostic tools, stressing the need for culturally tailored research and public health initiatives.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Behavioral Sciences” In a study of 435 undergraduate medical students, researchers found that rejection sensitivity was linked to increased loneliness and problematic internet use, with loneliness mediating this relationship and self-control moderating its impact, highlighting pathways and conditions that could inform interventions.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that using a blunt cannula for lip augmentation is a safe and effective alternative to traditional needle methods, resulting in no bruising and high patient satisfaction, which may influence future cosmetic practices.