research HAIR ANALYSIS FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE. PLAUSIBILITY OF INTERPRETATION
Hair analysis can detect drug use but requires careful interpretation due to its complexity.
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research Non-invasive Approaches for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases—A Focus on Psoriasis and Lupus erythematosus
Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
research 183 PD-1 regulatory network is upregulated in contact immunotherapy during alopecia areata treatment
Contact immunotherapy can change immune responses in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
research Influence of external factors on hair cortisol concentrations
External factors can significantly affect hair cortisol levels, so it's not always a reliable stress marker.
research Analysis of hair cortisol levels in captive chimpanzees: Effect of various methods on cortisol stability and variability
Hair cortisol analysis is a reliable tool for monitoring long-term stress in captive chimpanzees if certain variables are controlled.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 Enhances M2 Macrophage Differentiation and Attenuates Adverse Cardiac Remodeling in the Infarcted Diabetic Heart
Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
research Circulating androgen levels before and after oophorectomy in premenopausal and postmenopausal women
Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.
research Analysis of Hair Cortisol as an Indicator of Chronic Stress in Pigs in Two Different Farrowing Systems
Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.
research Serum anti-Müllerian hormone: A potential biomarker for polycystic ovary syndrome
AMH is a promising biomarker for diagnosing PCOS.
research Circulating Androgen Concentrations and Risk of Incident Heart Failure in Older Men: The Cardiovascular Health Study
Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
research Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Goiter in an Adult Cat
The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
research Serum Levels of Androgen-Associated Hormones Are Correlated with Curative Effect in Androgenic Alopecia in Young Men
Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
research The Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Level in Platelet-Rich Plasma Might Be Associated with Treatment Outcome in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome or Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Lower TNF-α levels in PRP may predict better treatment outcomes for bladder conditions.
research The tail-tale of stress: an exploratory analysis of cortisol levels in the tail-hair of captive Asian elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research Determination of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with alopecia areata and their comparison with levels in healthy controls: A cross-sectional study
Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
research An Industry-Relevant Metal Mixture, Iron Status, and Reported Attention-Related Behaviors in Italian Adolescents
Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.
research Adrenal and Gonadal Activity, Androgen Concentrations, and Adult Height Outcomes in Boys With Silver-Russell Syndrome
Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.
research Assessment of vitamin D levels in patients with alopecia areata: a case-control study in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Low vitamin D levels are linked to Alopecia Areata.
research Methodological Considerations for Hair Cortisol Analysis: Effects of Resuspension Solution, Hair Weight, Extraction Duration, and Degree of Hair Shredding on Hair Cortisol Concentrations
Standardized procedures are needed for accurate hair cortisol analysis.
research Diagnosis of polycystic ovaries syndrome: establishment of reference values of nine hormones on Maglumi X- 8
Reference values for nine hormones were established to help diagnose PCOS.
research A Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
research A case control study of serum vitamin D levels in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.
research Androgenic Alopecia and its Correlation with Serum Ferritin Level
Female patients with androgenetic alopecia have low serum ferritin levels.
research A high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry assay of the androgenic neurosteroid 3α-androstanediol (5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol) in plasma
Testosterone increases 3α-androstanediol levels, which can be blocked by finasteride.
research Bridging psychoneuroimmunology and homeopathy: Modulating the cellular and emotional cascades in refractory alopecia
Individualized Homeopathic Medicine shows promise for treating alopecia with lasting hair regrowth.
research Exploring the effect of hsa-miR-19b-3p on IL-1R1 expression and serum levels in alopecia areata
Higher levels of IL-1R1 and hsa-miR-19b-3p may help diagnose and predict alopecia areata severity.
research Detection of lentiviral constructs for release testing of CAR- T cells using digital droplet PCR
The new ddPCR method reliably detects unwanted viruses in CAR-T cell products, ensuring their safety for patients.
research Enzyme‐Instructed Self‐Assembly for Cellular Supramolecular Chemistry
EISA uses enzymes to create precise nanostructures in cells, offering new ways to design adaptive materials and therapies.
research Candida antigen immunotherapy versus steroid in the treatment of alopecia areata
Candida antigen is an effective and promising treatment for alopecia areata.
research Spectrophotometric determination and estimation of minoxidil in tablet dosage form by UV
Researchers developed a simple and accurate method to measure Minoxidil in tablets using UV light.