January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders need a holistic approach, including medical, cosmetic, and psychological support.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
February 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” The issue covers reproductive health topics like cancer markers, incontinence treatments, and the impact of pre-term birth.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The KNU implanter for hair transplants showed a high survival rate of 90%+ for transplanted hairs after 6 months, with benefits like natural hair direction and fewer scars.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The report expanded knowledge of MBTPS1-related disorders by identifying new symptoms.
June 1998 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” The document concludes that H2-antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are highly effective for ulcers, eradicating Helicobacter pylori is important to prevent recurrence, and misoprostol helps with NSAID-related ulcers.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
Vinegar-processed black soybean helps hair growth and prevents hair loss.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
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December 2016 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Bayesian networks are tools for modeling variables' probabilistic relationships, which can efficiently represent complex probabilities and help in making inferences.
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August 2018 in “Korean Journal of Plant Resources” Oregonin from Alnus japonica may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” RoPod helps study plant root cell changes and autophagy with minimal stress.