research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Infertility: Evaluation and Initial Management
Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
research Effects of Hair Essence Containing Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Phytantriol on Hair Quality
research P50 Difficult to Diagnose SLE Manifestations Associated with Cardiac Arrest, Myocarditis, Chronic Pericarditis, Polyneuropathy
Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
research Prospective Investigation of Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in the UK Biobank Cohort Study
Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
research Functional Component Contents in Mature Leaves, Young Shoots, and Adventitious Shoots of Japanese Persimmon 'Saijo'
Mature leaves of 'Saijo' persimmon have the most vitamin C and both mature leaves and new shoots are rich in polyphenols.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Quantification of Biotin in Plasma Samples by Column Switching Liquid Chromatography – Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
research Clinical Alert
In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
research Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells in Regenerative Medicine
Fat tissue stem cells show promise for repairing different body tissues and are being tested in clinical trials.
research Ichthyosis Fetalis in a Cross-Bred Lamb
A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
research Physiological and Retinoid-Induced Proliferations of Epidermis Basal Keratinocytes Are Differently Controlled
Normal skin cell renewal doesn't need RAR signaling, but vitamin A-related skin thickening does.
research Preventing the Development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Surgery
Preoperative pain assessment, regional anesthesia, and vitamin C can help prevent CRPS after surgery.
research Epidemiology of Vitiligo, Associated Autoimmune Diseases, and Audiological Abnormalities: Ankara Study of 80 Patients in Turkey
Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
research Prospective Metabolic Evaluation of 150 Consecutive Patients Who Underwent Gastric Exclusion
Gastric exclusion surgery caused major weight loss and health improvements but led to some anemia and vitamin deficiencies.
research Hair as an Indicator of the Calcium and Phosphorus Status of Ponies
Hair analysis can't determine ponies' calcium and phosphorus levels; use soil and feed tests instead.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research Current Status of Hair Restoration Surgery
In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
research Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Medicine Update
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
research Pathophysiological Mechanisms Implicated in Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
research Queries and Minor Notes
Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
research Assessment of Biotin Supplementation Among Patients in an Outpatient Dermatology Clinic
Most people using biotin don't see skin improvements, and it may affect lab tests, so doctors shouldn't suggest it without confirming a deficiency.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Natural Products
More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.
research Endocrine Control of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole in a 55-Year-Old Woman with Parkinson's Disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research Prevention of Alopecia in Medical and Interventional Chemotherapy Patients
Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Analysis of the Expression Pattern of the Carrier Protein Transthyretin and Its Receptor Megalin in the Human Scalp Skin and Hair Follicles: Hair Cycle-Associated Changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.