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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
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July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Ebastine may promote hair regrowth by increasing cell growth through the ERK pathway.
January 2024 in “Life sciences” Testosterone affects blood vessel relaxation in hypertensive rats.
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March 2010 in “Zebrafish” PROTO1 and PROTO2 protect against hearing damage.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New techniques and materials improve sternum reconstruction and patient quality of life.
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May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Age, health conditions, race, and gender affect COVID-19 risk.
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November 2021 in “Viruses” Spironolactone may help reduce COVID-19 severity in men by blocking harmful effects of certain hormones.
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June 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
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June 2011 in “Molecular Medicine” Progesterone significantly reduces neuroblastoma tumor growth without harming healthy cells.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Targeting pyroptosis may offer new treatments for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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January 2012 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Anti-angiogenic therapy can help treat cancer but may cause resistance and side effects, so alternative methods are being explored.
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January 2016 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
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September 2023 in “Medical Gas Research” Nitric oxide may help treat COVID-19 pneumonia by fighting the virus and easing symptoms.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Inorganic nanomaterials can improve brain disease imaging by being more precise and faster than traditional methods.
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May 2025 in “Cells” Adipose tissue-derived therapies show promise for improving osteoarthritis symptoms but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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December 2024 in “F1000Research” Fibroblast and immune cell interactions affect tissue repair and fibrosis.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Aging” Improving blood flow and oxygen levels in middle age may help prevent age-related diseases.
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August 2025 in “Biology Direct” Adipose tissue therapies have advanced from tissue to cell and cell-free treatments, showing promise but also limitations.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Rapid thawing increases tissue destruction and tumor growth inhibition.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Endoplasmic reticulum stress plays a key role in developing atherosclerosis.
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December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.