January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Anorexia nervosa causes serious health issues, best treated with a team approach focusing on nutrition.
April 2024 in “Cell death and disease” Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Two brothers from Bangladesh were diagnosed with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, showing neurological and adrenal symptoms.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
July 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Satoyoshi syndrome is likely an autoimmune disease that mainly affects young women and improves with immune-related treatments.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
December 2017 in “International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology” Nutrients and hormones affect root hair growth, but more research is needed to understand the genetic mechanisms.
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
September 2013 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, reducing relapse rates and disability progression.
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Shorter PSADT after prostate surgery is linked to higher risk of death.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
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February 2011 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair properties vary with age and ethnic origin.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Chirality affects the structure, strength, and function of peptide-based hydrogels.
January 2024 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” TRPV3 channels are involved in skin processes and are affected by shear stress, influencing itch and mechanotransduction.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
Ethanol changes GABAA receptor α4 subunit levels through phosphorylation and neuroactive steroids.
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” Isoproterenol helps hair follicle stem cells turn into beating heart muscle cells.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Neurosteroids help reduce seizures, but their withdrawal increases seizure activity.
September 2015 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Human skin cells can be turned into heart cells.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” Strontium nanofibers can help repair and regenerate bones.
Chirality influences the structure, strength, and biological uses of peptide-based hydrogels.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain electric currents can promote hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
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November 1991 in “Choice Reviews Online” Neurons and synapses are key to brain function and learning.
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September 2020 in “Biopolymers” Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.