research W6: Novelties in hair analysis and interpretation issues
Hair analysis can be unreliable due to external contamination and varying drug concentrations.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch A rapid screening LC‐MS/MS method based on conventional HPLC pumps for the analysis of low molecular weight xenobiotics: application to doping control analysis
A quick method was developed to detect banned substances in urine for doping control.
research Hair analysis for veterinary drug monitoring in livestock production
Hair analysis is promising for detecting drug misuse in livestock.
research Utility of caffeine analysis for forensic hair discrimination
Caffeine in hair might help identify people, but it's not always reliable.
research Incorporation of Isotopically Labeled Cocaine and Metabolites into Human Hair: 1. Dose-Response Relationships
Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
research Serial Hydrolysis for the Simultaneous Analysis of Catecholamines and Steroids in the Urine of Patients with Alopecia Areata
A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
research Hair
Hair analysis can detect drug use but is costly and interpretation is complex.
research <title>Assessment of glucose content in diabetic patients by examining the core of hair</title>
Hair analysis can reveal glucose levels in diabetic patients.
research Local Changes in Neurosteroid Levels in the Substantia Nigra Reticulata and the Ventral Tegmental Area Alter Chronic Ethanol Withdrawal Severity in Male Withdrawal Seizure‐Prone Mice
Ethanol withdrawal reduces the brain's response to certain calming steroids, making seizures harder to control.
research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
research Treatments against hair loss may hinder cocaine and metabolites detection
Minoxidil can make it hard to detect cocaine in hair tests.
research HPTLC assay of nicotine and cotinine in biological samples
A new method effectively measures nicotine and cotinine in blood and urine for forensic analysis.
research Method for chronological recording of antigen appearance in human head-hair shafts and its use for monitoring glycation products in diabetes
The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
research Development of an improved method to estimate the days of continuous drug ingestion, based on the micro‐segmental hair analysis
Researchers improved a method to more accurately estimate when and how long a drug was taken using hair analysis.
research TOWARDS NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC MARKER BASED ON BREAST ARTERIAL CALCIFICATIONS
Detecting early breast arterial calcifications can help assess cardiovascular disease risk.
research Comparison of methanol and isopropanol as wash solvents for determination of hair cortisol concentration in grizzly bears and polar bears
Methanol is better than isopropanol for washing grizzly bear hair to measure cortisol.
research Role of autoerythrocyte sensitization test in the diagnosis of recurrent spontaneous bruising
A simple test can help diagnose a rare bruising disorder after ruling out other causes.
research Amperometric detection of minoxidil in hair lotion using a glassy carbon electrode modified with gold nanostructures
A new method accurately detects minoxidil in hair lotions, revealing discrepancies in labeled content.
research Specific interpretation of hair concentrations in 2 fatal metformin intoxication cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
research Is hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa detectable using hair samples?
Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.
research ecancermedicalscience
Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
research Determination of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in dietary sources using a spectrophotometric method
A new method effectively detects toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour.
research Evaluation of Adipocyte Fatty acid Binding Protein (A-FABP) Serum Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Men with male pattern baldness have higher levels of A-FABP, which might help in early detection.
research Screening and confirmation methods of the major urinary metabolite of finasteride–carboxy-finasteride by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
New methods can detect finasteride's major urinary metabolite in urine for up to 49 hours.
research External post mortem artefact: a key issue in hair result interpretation
Hair test results can be misleading due to contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to determine drug use.
research Original article / Article original External post mortem artefact: a key issue in hair result interpretation
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
research LB1040 Machine learning-based predictive model with routine blood work identifies moderate-severe alopecia areata
Machine learning can use blood tests to help predict moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research Serum-Based Assessment of Alopecia Areata Response to Treatment Using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy
ATR-FTIR spectroscopy could help monitor alopecia areata treatment response non-invasively.
research Issues About Axial Diffusion During Segmental Hair Analysis
Wait 4-5 weeks after drug use before hair testing and cut hair into three segments to confirm single drug exposure.
research Voltammetric detection with a comprehensive electrochemistry study of minoxidil using nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared analyses: Applications in the forensic and pharmaceutical fields
A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.