August 2023 in “Bioengineering” Bioprinting could greatly improve health outcomes but faces challenges like material choice and ensuring long-term survival of printed tissues.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
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July 2013 in “Neurosurgery” Spinal fMRI can help understand brainstem and spinal cord function, especially in spinal cord injury patients.
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August 2008 in “Development” Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
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March 2012 in “JAMA” Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
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August 2014 in “PLOS genetics” Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
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October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.
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July 2020 in “International Wound Journal” Fat grafting and PRP are safe for diabetic foot ulcers, but no significant healing differences were found.
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
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July 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fat cells slow hair cell growth but speed up their development.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
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April 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” MAFT is a reliable method for forehead contouring with high patient satisfaction and long-term results.
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fat transplantation can help regrow hair lost due to scleroderma.
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June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
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February 2017 in “Science” Turning scar-forming cells into fat cells can reduce scarring.
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June 2020 in “Cell stem cell” Skinny fat cells help wounds heal faster by releasing fatty acids.
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February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
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November 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Fat transfer can be effective for soft tissue trauma if the patient is chosen carefully and the procedure is done correctly.
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July 2018 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Injecting minced fat into the facial artery can cause severe eye problems and death, more so than other fat types, and larger amounts increase these risks.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Proper management and preventative measures can reduce serious adverse events from deoxycholic acid injections for fat reduction.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Fat, bone, and the brain are interconnected in regulating energy and health.
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.