February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” A comprehensive, personalized approach is needed for treating female pattern hair loss and obesity, involving multiple medical disciplines and lifestyle changes.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
January 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The method accurately measures steroid hormones in hair to study hormone dynamics related to hair loss.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
September 2017 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” Caregivers had lower stress hormone levels than non-caregivers, suggesting caregiving stress affects the body differently.
January 2017 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” Plasma protein binding significantly affects glucocorticosteroid concentration in blood, saliva, and hair.
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January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Constant light exposure during pregnancy changes newborn rabbits' skin, affecting hair follicles, skin thickness, and pigment cells.
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
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October 2018 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable way to measure long-term stress in animals.
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
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May 2019 in “Animals” High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.
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December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
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June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
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February 2015 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
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September 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Older steers have higher hair cortisol levels than younger steers.
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January 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Heavy ion radiation has a more severe and long-lasting effect on mouse intestinal metabolites than gamma radiation.
May 2026 in “Preprints.org” Dark-coated cats are more stressed, and adoption reduces stress in cats.
March 2024 in “American journal of veterinary research” Clippers are the best tool for collecting dog hair for chemical tests, being fast and stress-free for the dog.
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December 2021 in “Journal of biological rhythms” Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
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May 2020 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.
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July 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Excessive sun protection might cause frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting skin immune balance.