This study found that both oral minoxidil and topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks, with oral administration not being inferior to topical treatment.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes the first recorded instance of posterior cerebral artery dissection in a patient with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, which uniquely progressed from cerebral infarction to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This study found that hydroxychloroquine was less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy in managing alopecia areata, with patients on hydroxychloroquine experiencing score increases and more relapses at 24 weeks, though adverse event rates were similar between the groups.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the MPV/PC ratio was identified as a potential tool for assessing disease activity in alopecia areata, with higher ratios in active and severe cases compared to inactive and mild/moderate ones.
January 2021 in “Pediatric Oncall” In this study, three patients with Type-1 autoimmune hepatitis experienced normalized liver enzymes and remission after six months of oral prednisolone treatment, while three others refused treatment.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that diode and alexandrite laser hair removal systems did not significantly impact thyroid hormone concentrations, hemoglobin, or bilirubin levels in women undergoing facial hair treatment.
September 2020 in “Medicina Moderna - Modern Medicine” This study found that a simple two-step method for preparing platelet-rich plasma produced satisfactory quality at a lower cost compared to many commercial systems, enabling smaller medical institutions to utilize PRP therapy.
July 2020 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” This study found that vomiting was the most common side effect of sodium valproate in children under two with epilepsy.
September 2019 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” This study found that Filipino patients with lupus typically develop myocarditis early and respond well to early immunosuppressive therapy.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers will conduct a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of YH0618 granule in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss among breast cancer patients, aiming to understand its mechanism related to kidney deficiency in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
November 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This case report describes successful treatment of Malassezia overgrowth and resulting dermatitis in a Chinchilla cat using Terbinafine HCL and Omega fatty acid supplements, emphasizing Malassezia's potential as a marker for underlying diseases.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” This study observed that Egyptian patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have significantly lower serum vitamin D3 and antioxidant levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting potential benefits of vitamin D3 and antioxidant supplementation.
June 2017 in “Poster presentations” In this study, the safety profiles of four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis were assessed over one year, and the most serious side effects necessitating treatment discontinuation were noted in the leflunomide group, whereas no such withdrawals occurred in the methotrexate plus prednisolone group.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that lupus erythematosus-specific skin lesions were more common than nonspecific ones and can serve as diagnostic clues, while nonspecific lesions were more often linked to systemic disease.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” This case report describes severe myelosuppression and alopecia totalis in a 10-year-old boy after azathioprine treatment for IgA nephropathy, which resolved after stopping the drug and receiving granulocyte colony-stimulating factor.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
This presentation reviews the role and implementation of journal clubs in physical medicine and rehabilitation but reports no new research findings.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on cardiovascular risk and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” During treatment with interferon/ribavirin for hepatitis C, this study observed significant and lasting improvement in a patient's psoriasis without additional psoriasis-specific therapies.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This study found that adolescent men in Ireland are more likely to prefer keeping a baby over abortion in a hypothetical unplanned pregnancy, influenced by their anticipated regret and perceived familial attitudes.
January 2007 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” This study concluded that keratin-gelatin composite films were more effective than bFGF-gelatin films in promoting early and uncomplicated wound healing in dogs, observing improved epithelialization and graft acceptance.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” This study suggests that biotin-rich functional food may stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss through improved cholesterol and lipid metabolism and blood flow in men.
January 1994 in “Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Japanese Journal of Geriatrics” In this study, both VEPA and ML-Y1 treatment regimens for older patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma showed similar response and survival rates, but neither was sufficient, indicating the need for a more effective approach.
January 1984 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed leukocytoclastic vasculitis, suggesting this skin condition may be related to SLE exacerbation.
January 1983 in “Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association” This case study of a toy poodle with Cushing syndrome found that after unsuccessful initial treatments, hair growth and symptom alleviation occurred following daily administration of o,p'-DDD, despite initial side effects.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case study reports the rare occurrence of widespread soft-tissue calcification in a young patient with SLE, suggesting that 99mTe-phosphate compounds could help diagnose this complication.