July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Intermittent fasting improved blood sugar control in overweight adults with prediabetes.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
March 2024 in “Poster presentations” A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
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July 1983 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure in kids with kidney issues, but use carefully due to side effects.
April 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diabetic patients often have ingrown nails due to obesity, high blood pressure, past injuries, bad nail trimming, nail fungus, weak foot pulse, and weak knee reflex.
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January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
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March 1981 in “Circulation” Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.
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April 1982 in “Lancet” Most patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure can be managed effectively with various treatments, but no single treatment is perfect.
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October 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
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January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Haematology” Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-based therapies using a patient's own blood show promise for skin and hair regeneration but require more research for confirmation.
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” The treatment improved hair growth in three patients with alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
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December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
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June 2025 in “Environmental Research” Most women had adequate essential elements except zinc, and lead levels were higher in peri-/post-menopausal women.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nanozymes help heal burn wounds by fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and promoting blood vessel growth.
May 2023 in “Problems of Endocrinology” Men with high testosterone may have higher morning blood pressure, unlike those with high DHT.
December 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The most common form of PCOS in the group was anovulatory PCOS, with no cases of obese PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing lean women with menstrual issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
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November 2013 in “Development” Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.