October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” Adalimumab is the most effective treatment for severe hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed to improve treatment options.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
1 citations,
March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “PloS one” Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “BioEssays” Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
January 2025 in “HORMONES” Gender-affirming hormone treatments need better patient-focused outcome measurements and standardized data collection.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
67 citations,
January 2022 in “Theranostics” Advanced nanocarrier and microneedle drug delivery methods are more effective, safer, and less invasive for treating skin diseases.
6 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
19 citations,
May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
40 citations,
January 2017 in “Intestinal Research” Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human skin fat cells and their tissue, aiming to improve research and medical treatments.
6 citations,
April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
78 citations,
October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
57 citations,
January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
148 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
6 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
249 citations,
November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
50 citations,
November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
15 citations,
May 1997 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
47 citations,
December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
22 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.