research stem cell translation and bioethics
The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
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research Simvastatin-induced myoglobinuric acute kidney injury following ciclosporin treatment for alopecia universalis
A woman developed severe kidney injury from using simvastatin with ciclosporin, highlighting the need for careful monitoring when combining these drugs.
research Poster 252 Patient Registry of Outcomes in Spasticity Care
The data suggests that dosing differences can help manage spasticity in patients with upper motor neuron dysfunction.
research Poster 251 Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report
The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.
research Poster 250 Should We Offer Thoracic Medial Branch Block Instead of Thoracic Vertebroplasty for Pain Management?
Thoracic medial branch block may be a simpler and effective alternative to thoracic vertebroplasty for pain management.
research News in brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research Book review
The book provides a detailed guide on managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and is useful for physicians.
research Calcineurin-based immunosuppression in renal transplantation : focus on efficacy, the role of steroids, and the cardiovascular risk
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
research Pilosebaceous Unit (PSU)
Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere
Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
research Patient prioritisation of items to develop the Patient‐Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases measure: A global Delphi study
The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
research CME examination for volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Psychometric Properties of the EQ-5D-5L in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The EQ-5D-5L tool may not accurately measure the impact of alopecia areata on patients' lives.
research 570 Examining cutaneous disease activity as an outcome measure for clinical trials in dermatomyositis
Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
research AB1647-PARE LIVING WITH LUPUS IN IRELAND-RESULTS OF A PATIENT SURVEY
Lupus severely affects daily life, work, and mental health, with many experiencing frequent flares and medication side-effects.
research Associated Factors of Quality of Life in Adult Female Acne Coexisting with Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome using the Dermatology Life Quality Index
Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
research Generic vs. Disease-Specific Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) Instruments for Assessing HRQoL Burden Among Patients Diagnosed with Alopecia Areata: Evidence from TARGET-DERM AA
Disease-specific tools better assess quality of life in alopecia areata patients.
research The Serum Evaluation of Sex Hormones Including DHEAs, DHT, Testosterone in Oral Lichen Planus Patients
Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.
research Item Analysis of the Japanese Version of the Generic Health-related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents : Kid-KINDL-R and Kiddo-KINDL-R
A new imaging technique accurately measures hair follicle density and angles for better hair transplants.
research The Relationship of Treatment Modality in Alopecia Areata with Life Quality, Anxiety, and Depression
Alopecia areata treatment should consider life quality and mental health, not just clinical results.
research The Hairdex Quality of Life Instrument—A Translation and Psychometric Validation in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The Swedish Hairdex-S is a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in Alopecia Areata patients.
research Editorial: Software survey section
research Measuring the impact on quality of life of infants with atopic dermatitis in a dedicated clinic
Atopic dermatitis significantly lowers the quality of life for infants and their families.
research Content validity of five single‐item instruments in adolescents with alopecia areata
The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
research Mental Health as Assessed by the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90) Scores in Women with and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS experience more psychological symptoms and need emotional support.
research Multimodal Recruitment for an Internet-Based Pilot Study of Ovulation and Menstruation (OM) Health
The study successfully gathered a diverse group of 438 women to understand the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome, with most participants recruited online and at community fairs.
research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research 0475 High-dose UVA-1 therapy improves patient-reported outcomes and clinical scores in patients with sclerosing skin disease
High-dose UVA-1 therapy improves symptoms and skin condition in sclerosing skin disease.
research The Rise of Medical Questionnaires in Telemedicine. Will they Initiate a Paradigm Shift in Medicine?
research Developing an LGBT curriculum and evaluating its impact on Dermatology Residents
The LGBT-focused curriculum improved dermatology residents' confidence in treating LGBT patients.