research The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Issue 8 2012
The issue included new and updated reviews on various health interventions, with significant findings on weight loss, psychological therapies, cancer treatment, and more.
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research Book Reviews
The document suggests "Occupational Skin Disease" is a useful standard text, finds "The Clinical Management of Itching" poorly organized, recommends "Atlas of Contact Dermatitis" for its illustrations, and values "Handbook of Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" for its information despite flaws.
research A child with generalized hypertrichosis due to secondary topical minoxidil exposure
A 1-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth from exposure to a hair growth treatment.
research Valproic acid. A reappraisal of its pharmacological properties and clinical efficacy in epilepsy.
Valproic acid is an effective and safe first-choice treatment for many types of seizures.
research Neurotrophins, nociceptors, and pain
Neurotrophins, especially NGF, are crucial for pain development and management.
research Neural Potential of a Stem Cell Population in the Hair Follicle
Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.
research Immunological characteristics and histological distribution of human hair fibrous proteins studied with anti-hair keratin monoclonal antibodies HKN-2, HKN-4, and HKN-6.
Some hair proteins are specific to hair, while others are also found in skin cells.
research Do Changes in Chromosomes Cause Aging?
Chromosomal changes, including those in the WRN gene and rDNA, may significantly contribute to aging.
research Bioguided Fraction and Isolation of the Antitumor Components fromPhyllanthus niruriL.
Corilagin is the main antitumor component in Phyllanthus niruri, effective against cancer cells.
research Elastin staining patterns in primary cicatricial alopecia
Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.
research Therapeutic Potential of Brassinosteroids in Biomedical and Clinical Research
Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
research Bioactive Compounds of Aristotelia chilensis Stuntz and their Pharmacological Effects
Maqui berry has many health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
research Inorganic Nanozymes: Prospects for Disease Treatments and Detection Applications
Nanozymes could improve disease treatment and detection.
research Combinatorial Biosynthesis of Sulfated Benzenediol Lactones with a Phenolic Sulfotransferase from Fusarium graminearum PH-1
A fungal enzyme was used to make compounds more soluble, aiding drug discovery and crop protection.
research Stress and the skin: Significance of emotional factors in dermatology
Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.
research Liposuction and Tumescent Surgery
Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
research Trichothiodystrophy and fragile hair: the distinction between diagnostic signs and diagnostic labels in childhood hair disease
Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
research Ethosome: a novel vesicular carrier for transdermal drug delivery
Ethosomes are effective, safe carriers for delivering drugs through the skin.
research Lithium: one drug, five complications
Lithium poisoning can cause severe health complications and requires careful monitoring.
research peri ‐Xanthenoxanthene (PXX): a Versatile Organic Photocatalyst in Organic Synthesis
PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
research Translational Positioning of Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors in Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors may help treat Alopecia Areata but need careful monitoring due to side effects.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research Exploring the overlap between alopecia areata and major depressive disorder: Epidemiological and genetic perspectives
People with alopecia areata are more likely to have major depression, possibly linked to a specific genetic region.
research Tunable Structured Metal Oxides for Biocatalytic Therapeutics
Tunable structured metal oxides show promise for various medical treatments due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness.
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 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research Disease Prevention and Alleviation by Human Myoblast Transplantation
Myoblast transplantation shows promise for treating various muscle and heart conditions.
research TMPRSS2: A Key Host Factor in SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Potential Therapeutic Target
TMPRSS2 is crucial for COVID-19 infection and is a potential target for treatment.
research Silver Nanoparticles Derived from Artocarpus heterophyllus for Antimicrobial Nano-gels:A Green Synthesis Approach
Jackfruit leaf-derived silver nanoparticles in gel form effectively fight infections, especially against E. coli.
research Therapeutic Application of Microsponges-based Drug Delivery Systems
Microsponges delivery system is a safe, versatile method for controlled drug release in various treatments.