research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
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research Measurement of Steroid Hormones in Hair: an Analysis of Hormone Dynamics in Hair Follicles
The method accurately measures steroid hormones in hair to study hormone dynamics related to hair loss.
research Evaluation of the predictive capacity of DNA variants associated with straight hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
research Follikelhormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.
research Prostate Specific Antigen as Predictive Factor for Androgenemia in Women
PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
research Effects of Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling on Restoration of Menstrual Cycles, Hormonal Profiles and Pregnancy Rate in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Laparoscopic ovarian drilling improves menstrual cycles, hormone levels, and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS.
research Ocfentanil testing in hair from a fatality case: Comparative analysis of a lock of hair versus a single hair fiber
Both a lock of hair and a single hair strand can show chronic drug use, but at least six single hairs are needed for accurate results.
research Dose–hair concentration relationship and pigmentation effects in patients on low-dose clozapine
Clozapine levels in hair reflect dosage and bind more to pigmented hair.
research An evaluation of the RapidHIT™ ID system for hair roots stained with Diamond™ Nucleic Acid Dye
The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.
research Hair root sonication washing impact on nuclei counts
Sonication washing reduces nuclei in hair roots, affecting DNA extraction.
research Effect of varied hair protein fractions on the gel properties of keratin/chitosan hydrogels for the use in tissue engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Hair Trace Elements in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Systematic Literature Review
Exposure to toxic elements like mercury and lead may be linked to autism, and a higher zinc to copper ratio might help protect against it.
research Hair analysis in health assessment
Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
research Adverse health effects of androgen use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research A bibliometric study of scientific literature in Scopus on botanicals for treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research An Atlas of Hair Pathology—with Clinical CorrelationsSperlingLeonard C158 pp Price £66.99 ISBN 1-84214-203-8 (h/b) London: Parthenon, 2003
The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
research Pharmacology of anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Evaluation of DNA Variants Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Potential to Predict Male Pattern Baldness
DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
research Current advances of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides in dermatology: a literature review
Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
research Mechanistic Approach on the Pulmonary Oxido-Inflammatory Stress Induced by Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles in Rats
Daily intake of 0.5 or 5 mg cobalt ferrite nanoparticles can harm lungs through oxidative and inflammatory stress.
research Transcriptome profiling of whisker follicles in methamphetamine self-administered rats
Methamphetamine affects gene expression in rat whisker follicles, with key genes linked to addiction.
research Seasonal Gene Expression Profile Responsible For Hair Follicle Development In Angora Goats
Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
research Seasonal Gene Expression Profile Responsible for Hair Follicle Development in Angora goats
Seasonal changes affect hair growth genes in Angora goats, possibly influencing mohair quality.
research Mini Review on Some African Plants with Anti-Cancer Properties
African plants may help treat cancer by boosting immunity and protecting cells.
research Does the law provide effective equality rights for people with a visible difference in the workplace?
UK law does not effectively ensure workplace equality for people with visible differences.
research SEM/SDD-EDS—An analytical tool to identify water borne micro minerals pick up in human scalp hair cuticle due to water quality
Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
research Non-binary or genderqueer genders
The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.
research Electrophoretic variability in human hair: Comparative sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of body and head hair proteins
Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.