October 2020 in “Проблемы эндокринологии” Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” Plant-based sensors can help in healthcare but need skilled technicians.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” Pomegranate has health benefits and new methods are improving its use in supplements.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Peperomia pellucida is safe to eat and has strong antioxidant benefits.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A temporary capillary cell type helps skin repair after radiation by promoting blood vessel growth.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
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September 2020 in “Briefings in Bioinformatics” SARS-CoV-2 may worsen IPF due to shared genes and pathways, suggesting potential drug targets.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
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February 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” African Americans faced worse COVID-19 outcomes due to a mix of social, environmental, and biological factors.
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Gels” Chitosan hydrogels are promising for repairing blood vessels but need improvements in strength and compatibility.
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Erythrocyte-anchored nanoparticles improved Cepharanthine delivery and effectiveness for treating acute lung injury.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
February 2026 in “Journal of Thoracic Disease” Long COVID is a big health problem needing more research and better treatments.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Plantain has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
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June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss due to direct damage to hair follicles, but it usually gets better on its own.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting non-Smad pathways in TGF-β signaling may improve keloid treatment.
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January 2021 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Men face more severe COVID-19 outcomes, while women are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Males had more severe COVID-19 symptoms, but their risk of death was only slightly higher than females.
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October 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Patients with long COVID after Omicron had fewer hospitalizations and milder symptoms but more fatigue, insomnia, and cough compared to those with Delta.
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan-based materials are promising for treating diseases and healing wounds due to their beneficial properties.
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December 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” Exosome therapy could revolutionize stroke treatment, but more research is needed for human use.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” Genetic factors could lead to personalized treatments for hair loss.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.