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July 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D may help reduce thyroid antibodies and improve thyroid function in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
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March 2024 in “iScience” Long-lived proteins may predict age-related diseases.
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February 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
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May 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Myhre syndrome symptoms worsen over time, with specific genetic variants affecting severity.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Polysaccharides boost immunity and could help prevent and treat diseases.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells show promise for skin repair and regeneration.
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April 2024 in “Life” Bee venom, fig, and geranium oil can effectively treat skin conditions and are safer alternatives to some conventional drugs.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.