research “Hair is your crown and glory” – Black women’s experiences of living with alopecia and the role of social support
Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effects of digital health education intervention on stress, anxiety and depression of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: study protocol for a single blinded randomized controlled trial
Digital health education may reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in PCOS patients.
research Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Medical Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
COVID-19 vaccines caused mostly mild side effects in Bangladeshi medical students, with fewer issues after more doses.
research The Hidden Epidemic of Topical Steroid Use: Prevalence and Impact Among Jordan’s General Population
Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.
research Chemical Safety and Technical Decision-Making in Hair Procedures: A Professional and Scientific Perspective
Proper training and scientific knowledge are crucial for safe and effective chemical hair procedures.
research Chemical Safety and Technical Decision-Making in Hair Procedures: A Professional and Scientific Perspective
Scientific knowledge is crucial for safe and effective chemical hair procedures.
research Communication Ecology Model of Successful Aging in Indonesian Context
Good communication helps predict successful aging in older Indonesians.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research A 5-year Retrospective Study on Alopecia in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria
The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
research Trichoscopy findings of normal scalp and hair in blacks - A community survey
Normal scalp and hair characteristics in Black Africans include white dots and a honeycomb pattern.
research Analysis of the quality, accuracy, and readability of patient information on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) on the internet available in English: a cross-sectional study
The internet has accurate information on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, but it's not high quality or easy to read, so we need better, user-friendly resources.
research The Global Grind: Past Trends and Future Brews of the Coffee Culture
Coffee has evolved into a cultural symbol influenced by science, health, and global trends.
research COVID-19 in adult patients with pre-existing chronic cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disease: a critical literature review with clinical recommendations
COVID-19 severely affects older adults with chronic heart, lung, or metabolic diseases.
research Pervasive structural racism in environmental epidemiology
Environmental health research must address racism to improve health outcomes for BIPOC communities.
research Effect of composite biodegradable biomaterials on wound healing in diabetes
Composite biodegradable biomaterials can improve diabetic wound healing but need more development for clinical use.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Exploring Hirsutism: Epidemiology, Associated Endocrinal Abnormalities, and Societal Challenges in GCC—A Narrative Review
Hirsutism in GCC countries is influenced by genetics, obesity, and lifestyle, with cultural stigma delaying treatment, highlighting the need for tailored health strategies.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
research Technological Advances in Anti-hair Loss and Hair Regrowth Cosmeceuticals: Mechanistic Breakthroughs and Industrial Prospects Driven by Multidisciplinary Collaborative Innovation
Collaboration and innovation are key to developing effective, safe hair loss treatments.
research Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward disease management among alopecia areata patients
Alopecia areata patients need better education to improve their disease management.
research Treatment preferences of adults and adolescents with alopecia areata: A discrete choice experiment
Adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata are willing to take significant health risks for a better chance of hair regrowth.
research Evaluation of the Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia
Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.
research Antioxidant Activities of Natural Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives for Biomedical and Medicinal Applications
Natural polysaccharides have strong antioxidant properties that help fight diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and heart disease.
research Engineered extracellular vesicles for tissue repair and regeneration
Engineered extracellular vesicles can improve tissue repair and regeneration.
research The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function
A balanced diet with essential micronutrients is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
research Health Related Quality of Life of Rosacea Patients in China Assessed by Dermatology Life Quality Index and Willingness to Pay
Rosacea severely affects the quality of life for many patients in China, especially young adults and those with appearance-related jobs.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
research The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review.
Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.
research A guide to diagnosis and management of hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
research Quality of Life in Slovak Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study Using EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23
Slovak breast cancer survivors have moderate quality of life, with emotional and cognitive strengths but social and physical challenges, needing targeted support.