150 citations
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February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” This review discusses the historical and modern use of silver for reducing infections and aiding healing in burns, wounds, and medical devices, noting its benefits and limitations in various applications.
150 citations
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December 2012 in “EMBO Reports” This review explores the mechanisms of adult stem cell self-renewal, using skin as a model, and reports no new results but raises important unanswered questions in the field.
150 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this retrospective cohort study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed high incidence and age-specific prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, and angina, particularly in those over 65.
149 citations
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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” This study found that trilostane was effective in resolving symptoms such as polyuria and polydipsia in many dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, with significant hormone level reductions observed.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.
147 citations
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September 2006 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that Smad7 perturbs hair follicle development while promoting sebaceous gland formation by antagonizing Wnt/β-catenin signaling in transgenic mice.
146 citations
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December 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the creation of transgender-specific guidelines by WPATH and the Endocrine Society, based mostly on clinical experience, and reports no new results.
145 citations
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May 2008 in “Cancer Science” This review discusses how increased gene copy number for telomerase components may contribute to telomerase up-regulation in cancer cells, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
144 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that alopecia areata affects about 2% of people globally and is linked with psychiatric and medical comorbidities, highlighting its significant disease burden.
144 citations
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” This study reports that mutations in the SUR2 gene are linked to Cantu syndrome, highlighting the role of KATP channels in cardiovascular health and potential new therapies.
142 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” This study estimates that young adults have about 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervating their skin, with density varying by region and decreasing with age.
140 citations
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This article discusses the potential of RNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture and reports no new experimental results; it highlights the need for improved delivery systems and regulatory development to enhance deployment.
139 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This review explores the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the skin from a dermatological perspective, but reports no new clinical results.
139 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia in women, highlighting diagnosis criteria and noting that topical minoxidil is currently the only proven treatment for hair growth; it reports no clinical trial findings.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
138 citations
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” This study found that dermal Shh signaling regulates specific dermal papilla signatures essential for maintaining hair follicle development, suggesting that the Shh-Noggin signaling loop is crucial for hair morphogenesis.
135 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review examines the literature on the molecular and cellular makeup of the hair follicle niche and how it influences stem cell behavior during hair regeneration, but does not provide new experimental results.
135 citations
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March 1984 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome was highly correlated with unbound testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin, rather than luteinizing hormone or peripheral androgen metabolism.
134 citations
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review summarizes recent research on the skin microbiome's role in acne development and how antibiotic treatments affect skin microbes, but it reports no new clinical results.
134 citations
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February 2005 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
131 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.
130 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review discusses various nanoparticles used to enhance skin permeation and target delivery to skin organelles, but reports no new experimental results.
129 citations
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November 2005 in “Internal Medicine Journal” This article reviews the recognition and management of Staphylococcus aureus toxin-mediated diseases, but it does not present new research findings.
127 citations
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study supports the conclusion that the hormetic dose-response model is the most prevalent and fundamental model in biological and biomedical sciences, applicable to a wide range of clinical conditions.
126 citations
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February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery” This article outlines best practices from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's standards to guide health care professionals in providing comprehensive care for transgender individuals, addressing mental health, endocrinology, and surgery.
126 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the classification of hair shaft abnormalities, outlining their diagnostic features, but does not present new research findings.
124 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of the JAK-STAT pathway in autoimmune skin diseases and suggests potential therapeutic benefits of JAK inhibitors, but reports no new experimental results.
124 citations
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July 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review discusses the roles of androgens and androgen receptors in skin-related disorders and suggests that targeting androgen receptors may be a more effective treatment strategy.
121 citations
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April 2008 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” In this study, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in southern China was found to be 2.2%, with affected women showing distinct metabolic and hormonal characteristics compared to others.