research Case Study: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing in Unaffected Patients May Allow for Early Intervention and Aggressive Management
Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
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research Genetic fate-mapping reveals surface accumulation but not deep organ invasion of pleural and peritoneal cavity macrophages following injury
Cavity macrophages gather on organ surfaces but don't really invade or help repair the organs after injury.
research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines
Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
research Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
research Hair analysis in health assessment
Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
research The COVID-19 pandemic and its skin effects
COVID-19 can cause rashes and worsen existing skin conditions, and behaviors like frequent hand-washing can lead to hand dermatitis.
research Pain in pancreatic cancer: A medical oncologist's view
Pancreatic cancer pain management is inadequate due to the disease's severity and limited effectiveness of treatments.
research Long-term consequences of critical illness
Patients who survive critical illness often face long-lasting physical, mental, and cognitive issues, with many unable to return to work within a year.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Hyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a Cat
Cats with adrenal tumors may have both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism.
research Bi-compartmentalized stem cell organization of the corneal limbal niche
Corneal regeneration relies on distinct stem cell compartments in the limbal niche.
research Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21‐Hydroxylase Deficiency Using Next Generation Sequencing
Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.
research Minoxidil in severe hypertension with renal failure
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
research Androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
research Minoxidil: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic use.
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
research ACUTE ZINC DEPLETION SYNDROME DURING PARENTERAL HYPERALIMENTATION
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research Zinc deficiency and its management in the pediatric population: A literature review and proposed etiologic classification
Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Characterization and isolation of stem cell–enriched human hair follicle bulge cells
Researchers successfully isolated and identified key stem cells in human hair follicles, which could help develop new skin and hair treatments.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Long-term treatment of severe hypertension with minoxidil, propranolol and furosemide.
Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
research Ovarian Cancer Surgery — Heed This LION’s Roar
Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
research Deep skin fibroblast-mediated macrophage recruitment supports acute wound healing
Deep skin fibroblasts help recruit immune cells for better wound healing.
research Hair loss after terbinafine treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research Oral cyclosporin does not arrest progression of androgenetic alopecia
Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Body composition changes and inhibition of fat development in vivo implicates androgen in regulation of stem cell lineage allocation
Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
research Multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease in a horse
The horse had a rare disease causing weight loss and skin issues, leading to euthanasia due to poor treatment options.
research JAW WIRING IN TREATMENT OF OBESITY
Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
research Current treatment of BPH
TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.