January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
December 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Forensic Medicine” Next-Generation Sequencing improves forensic analysis by providing detailed genetic information quickly.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
January 2024 in “Hypertension research” More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.
January 2024 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatology visits decreased, especially among older patients, patients of color, men, and those with chronic conditions.
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December 2023 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Alopecia can lead to mental health issues, so treatment should address both skin and emotional health.
January 2022 in “Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer” Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Commonly used plants in hair products can guide future research and help professionals recommend treatments.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
July 2008 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
October 2023 in “Urologie in der Praxis” Primary care providers should understand Geschlechtsinkongruenz to offer better care for transitioning individuals.
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” Thread lift information on social media is mostly poor quality, especially on TikTok.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” Creators of YouTube 'bro-science' baldness videos are driven by a need to share and persuade, often emphasizing authenticity and community building, while navigating trust issues related to commercial ties.
May 2026 in “Research Square” TikTok can educate about alopecia, but more accurate content from medical professionals is needed.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” Pharmacy care clinics can reduce some emergency visits by managing certain conditions and medication issues.
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October 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Understanding developmental pathways can improve wound healing treatments.
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
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April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns” The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Targeting abnormal lung fluid metabolism could reduce COVID-19 deaths and ventilator use.
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April 2016 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Targeting vitamin D and androgen receptors may effectively treat triple-negative breast cancer, especially with chemotherapy.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Immunology” Certain proteins, caspases-1 and -11, are important in the early development of skin inflammation in mice.
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December 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Juvéderm fillers effectively reduce wrinkles for up to 21 months with less filler needed for repeat treatments.