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research HHV-6 reactivations in immunocompetent patients with psychiatric disorders: visual hallucinations or possible interactions?
HHV-6 reactivation may be linked to psychiatric disorders and can improve with antiviral treatment.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research Performance of an interferon-γ release assay-based test for cell-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2
The IGRA test effectively detects past SARS-CoV-2 exposure, especially using nucleocapsid peptides.
research Relapsing Hepatitis A: An Asymptomatic Recurrence of Elevated Liver Chemistries
Relapsing hepatitis A can cause prolonged abnormal liver tests even without symptoms.
research Editor’s picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
research Invalidation of a commercially available human 5α-dihydrotestosterone immunoassay
The DHT immunoassay is unreliable due to high cross-reactivity with testosterone.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research P22-023-23 Pilot Study Protocol on Application of Non-Invasive Vitamin D Hair Test and Screening E-Tool for Indigenous Populations in the Great Northern Plains
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Detection of human papillomavirus type 56 DNA, belonging to a mucous high-risk group, in hair follicles in the genital area of a woman no longer suffering from viral warts
HPV type 56 can hide in hair follicles even without visible warts.
research Hepatocyte growth factor combined with adenosine deaminase as biomarker for diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion
HGF combined with ADA is highly accurate for diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion, especially in younger females.
research Decision‐Making Regarding the Administration of Live Vaccines to Patients With a FOXN1 Heterozygous Missense Variant
Live vaccines can be safely given to infants with a FOXN1 variant if their immune function improves over time.
research Prenatal serological diagnosis of intrauterine cytomegalovirus infection.
Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Spironolactone May Reduce the Risk of Incident Rosacea
Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
research Foundations of Bayesian Networks
Bayesian networks are tools for modeling variables' probabilistic relationships, which can efficiently represent complex probabilities and help in making inferences.
research THE PEDIATRICIAN AND THE SEXUALLY ACTIVE ADOLESCENT
Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
research A brief lightening on medicinal activity and Pharmacological profile of plant Eclipta prostrata: A Review
Eclipta prostrata has many medicinal benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
research Black dot tinea capitis caused by trichophyton rubrum in an adult female presenting with cicatricial alopecia
A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
research ALOPESIA AREATA DENGAN TERAPI KOMBINASI INJEKSI PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) DAN TRIAMSINOLON ASETONID INTRALESI
The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
research III CONGRESSO MÉDICO ACADÊMICO UNIPAC-JF
Vaccination is crucial for public health, but anti-vaccine movements are a concern.
research A randomized controlled clinical trial of recombinant interferon α‐2b in the treatment of acute post‐transfusion hepatitis C: A preliminary report
Interferon α‐2b can temporarily reduce hepatitis C virus and normalize liver enzyme levels.
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 High dose interferon treatment in chronic hepatitis C.
High-dose interferon is effective for chronic hepatitis C but often causes flu-like symptoms.
research High-content drug screening for rare diseases
High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
research EMQN best practice guidelines for molecular genetic testing and reporting of 21-hydroxylase deficiency
The guidelines ensure accurate genetic testing and reporting for 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Intricate diagnosis due to falsely elevated testosterone levels by immunoassay
Confirm testosterone levels with advanced tests to avoid unnecessary procedures.
research Optimal laboratory testing protocol for patients with acne taking oral isotretinoin
Test liver enzymes and triglycerides every 5-6 months, and cholesterol levels in the first two months for acne patients on isotretinoin.