July 4, 2023

Recent research shows a potential link between vitiligo and systemic sclerosis, a chronic skin and organ condition. Understanding these findings may help you stay informed about your health if you have vitiligo. Research shows a higher risk of developing systemic sclerosis among people with vitiligo. Among people with vitiligo, those who also have systemic sclerosis...

Obese patients with non-hyperinsulinemia have better postoperative weight loss compared to patients with hyperinsulinemia, who exhibit negative weight change outcomes. Insulin resistance is closely associated with obesity. While some obese patients with insulin resistance exhibit hyperinsulinemia, others demonstrate non-hyperinsulinemia. This retrospective analysis assessed the influence of hyperinsulinemia on the short-term efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy...

Emerging research highlights disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and quality-of-life outcomes of prostate cancer in sexual minorities, emphasizing the urgent need for more culturally responsive healthcare practices. Further studies will provide healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to deliver better care to these underrepresented patient populations. Prostate cancer affects men across all sexual orientations, yet...

Both hormonal and non-hormonal therapies are available for treating postmenopausal symptoms. Menopause is the discontinuation of ovarian function and is marked by 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea. It occurs at a median age of 51 years. Postmenopausal symptoms that can be managed include vasomotor symptoms (VMS), vulvovaginal atrophy, sexual dysfunction, dyspareunia, frequent urination, and osteoporosis. ...

Dexamethasone decreases the incidence of docetaxel-induced oral mucositis in patients suffering from breast cancer in a dose-dependent manner. Pharmaceutical formulations containing docetaxel, an effective chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of breast cancer, commonly lead to the development of oral mucositis (OM). To prevent the fluid retention that is associated with docataxel use in breast cancer...

Psychologically vulnerable breast cancer patients with less education, low social support, low patient activation, and younger age benefited most from nurse navigation intervention. Breast cancer patients with high levels of distress at the time of diagnosis tend to be at risk for physical symptoms and long-term distress. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether breast...

Hypo-fractionated ablative liver radiotherapy is a safe and well-tolerated modality for treating metastatic breast cancer, with excellent local control. Metastasis in breast cancer frequently involves the lungs, bones, and liver. Advancement in the field of radiologic imaging has allowed for the identification of limited metastatic disease in cancer patients. This retrospective cohort described hypo-fractionated liver...

The characteristic trichoscopic features aid in the diagnosis of trichotillomania and alopecia areata in skin of color, which in turn reduces the need for invasive procedures.  The diagnosis of hair loss is focused on history taking, scalp biopsy, and histopathological findings. Trichoscopy aids in identifying diagnostically challenging conditions such as alopecia areata (AA) and trichotillomania...

There is a greater prevalence of hearing loss among alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls, which can be attributed to the involvement and destruction of follicular melanocytes. Alopecia areata (AA) is characterized by the autoimmune destruction of hair follicles. The autoimmune process may also involve the follicular melanocytes, eventually leading to hearing changes in...