June 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Machine learning is effective in predicting gene functions and their relationships with diseases.
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March 2022 in “Annals of Medicine” Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
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April 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Malt1 protease is essential for regulatory T cell function and could be targeted to boost antitumor immunity.
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September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
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December 2023 in “Diagnostics” Accurate testosterone measurement and standardized lab practices are crucial for diagnosing and managing adult male hypogonadism.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
Solanum nigrum may help treat hair loss.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Leprosy and psoriasis were historically confused, but were finally distinguished as separate diseases in the 1800s.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
September 2019 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” Diagnosing and treating rapidly worsening lung disease is difficult and requires better guidelines and understanding.
Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
November 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” The skin's bacteria might influence the development of a hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Brodalumab effectively treated a man's severe hand and foot psoriasis.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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January 2014 in “Frontiers in physiology” Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Severe alopecia areata may increase the risk of heart-related diseases.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Rituximab effectively treated a woman's bone lymphoma that was resistant to other treatments.
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” Machine learning can help find new ways to treat alopecia areata.
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May 2019 in “Veterinarski arhiv” The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” PSA screening's effectiveness in reducing prostate cancer deaths can vary based on trial design and participant compliance.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
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January 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz” Older adults still engage in sexual activities but face challenges like health issues and lack of professional support, highlighting the need for better healthcare provider education and research on sexual fulfillment in old age.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.