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January 1982 in “International journal of radiation biology & related studies in physics, chemistry & medicine” Heavy ions cause significant damage to rabbit forebrains, similar to other radiation effects.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Red tattoo ink may cause skin growths, needing careful monitoring.
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Artificial hair implants can still cause side effects despite improvements.
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
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April 1981 in “PubMed” Hair implants can cause infections, allergic reactions, itching, and scarring.
January 2017 in “NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)” Early changes in skin gene expression can predict later bone mass loss after radiation exposure.
January 2014 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” Photoacoustic imaging can detect prostate brachytherapy seeds better with enhanced contrast methods, but depth limits remain.
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May 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles can precisely deliver cancer treatments with fewer side effects.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Biofibre hair implants are safe, well-tolerated, and provide immediate cosmetic improvement for hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
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January 2004 in “Biochimie” Arsenic trioxide effectively treats APL, improving survival rates despite its toxicity.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Stereotactic body radiation therapy and radiosurgery are advanced, precise treatments that target tumors while protecting healthy tissue.
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November 2025 in “Biomimetics” Hydrogels show promise in preventing and treating skin damage from radiation therapy.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
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January 1989 Synthetic hair implants can be used to cover small bald spots.
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
March 2002 in “Reactions Weekly” Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
February 2023 in “Acta Scientific Women s Health” New treatments like PBMC, G-CSF, and PRP show promise for helping with repeated implantation failure.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” The model effectively mimics radiation-induced skin damage for future research.
June 2026 in “EJC Paediatric Oncology” High-dose thiotepa and twice-daily treatments increase the risk of permanent hair loss in children receiving craniospinal irradiation.
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March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” A new compound was effective for imaging prostate cancer in rats.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Sr and Cu ions in borosilicate glasses improve strength, bone integration, and fight bacteria, making them good for orthopedic implants.
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January 2007 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” Microbeam radiation therapy's dose distribution changes with depth.