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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” A wearable device using NIR light may help treat hair loss non-invasively.
November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
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January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” 4-META resin heals skin wounds faster and better than cyanoacrylate.
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
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December 2018 in “Genetics in Medicine” Pegvaliase is recommended for treating adults with phenylketonuria.
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
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July 2020 in “Applied Water Science” Water near Abakaliki mines has high toxic metal levels, posing health risks.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
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November 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” Young women with PCOS have a higher risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, but these risks may decrease after age 40.
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
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June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Probiotics and synbiotics may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
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March 2019 in “Plant methods” The new microrhizotron tool effectively observes and measures pepper plant roots non-destructively.
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
Platycladi Cacumen may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Ranitidine and finasteride lower TMAO levels, reducing heart and kidney damage by changing gut bacteria.
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
January 2021 in “Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University)” High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for improving health in overweight women with PCOS.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Traditional Chinese medicine may help treat ischemic stroke by targeting specific genes and pathways.