5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine” Smilax aristolochiifolia is declining in Puebla, Mexico, needing conservation efforts.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in sustainable food systems” Traditional knowledge of edible oil-producing plants in Sinja Valley is declining due to outmigration and sociocultural changes.
March 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Gunja has potential for hair growth, fertility control, immune support, and more, but needs careful handling due to toxicity.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Low-level laser therapy is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
130 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HB-EGF boosts the hair growth ability of stem cells, making it a potential hair loss treatment.
TGF-β1 and FGF-18 are key in hair loss, and Minoxidil helps hair growth.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Robotic surgery's benefits over traditional methods are unclear and need more research.
206 citations
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” The PIRL laser cuts tissue with less damage and scarring than traditional methods.
38 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Red-light therapy may slow myopia progression better than traditional treatments.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Sustainability” Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.
31 citations
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September 2006 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Men and women have different hairline restoration needs, with natural design being more complex for women, and hairline changes being important for transgender individuals' transitions.
38 citations
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July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE is a less invasive hair transplant method suitable for many patients, but it has limitations and may not replace traditional techniques.
110 citations
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October 2019 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.
41 citations
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August 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery by being precise, cost-effective, and less invasive.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
April 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” Tribes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu use Begonia malabarica for various health issues.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Cedrus libani has potential medicinal uses but needs more safety studies.
13 citations
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Inorganic nanomaterials can improve brain disease imaging by being more precise and faster than traditional methods.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new LC-MS/MS method is more accurate and reliable than traditional immunoassays for measuring steroids in serum.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Pig skin cells can turn into mesodermal cells but lose their ability to become neural cells.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Vitex negundo has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.