Fast Facts For Curious Minds

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

  • Supply Chain Strategy of Starbucks
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Managing the supply chain of restaurants and other similar businesses is a critical part of its operations. This becomes more challenging for larger restaurants with expansive chains of stores located in different parts of the world. Consider Starbucks as an example. Nevertheless, considering its ...
  • Promotion Strategy of Starbucks
    By Claire Garcia
    Starbucks operates in an environment marked by intense competition due to the presence of other players offering alternative and even substitute products coupled with the aggressive marketing activities of dominant firms. Nevertheless, in order to keep itself afloat, the biggest operator of ...
  • Pricing Strategy of Starbucks
    By Claire Garcia
    A regular trip to Starbucks might be impractical for someone who is on a tight budget. After all, considering that there are inexpensive alternatives and even substitutes, purchasing a cup from this famous coffeehouse chain is a luxury. The fact remains that a lot of people are lining up at its ...
  • Competitive Advantage of Tesla
    By Immanuel Martinez
    The appeal of electric vehicles has grown substantially over the years and they will become more popular in the years to come. Tesla has a considerable part in promoting the transition from vehicles based on combustion engines. After all, in considering its accomplishments, the company has ...
  • Summary: Timeline of the Fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Theranos was poised to become the next biggest tech company born in Silicon Valley. Elizabeth Holmes, its founder and former chief executive, was set to revolutionize the healthcare sector. At the heart of the company was the revolutionary idea of Holmes centered on using a small drop of blood as a ...
  • Promotion Strategy of Apple: Key Promotional Activities
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Apple has a somewhat different approach to promoting its brand and specific products. It does not spend heavily on advertising compared with companies such as Samsung and Xiaomi in the mobile device market and with Lenovo and HP in the personal computer market. The promotion strategy of Apple ...
  • Distribution Strategy of Apple: Channels and Components
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Apple products are everywhere. There are Apple users in parts of the world that have access to digital communication infrastructures. Some of its products such as the iPhone and iPad remain among the most popular in their respective product categories. Nevertheless, in considering its global reach ...
  • Differentiation Strategy of Apple
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Products from Apple seem to have low differentiation when viewed from the surface. After all, in taking into consideration alternative products from its competitors, common categories of consumer electronic products, software applications, and digital services offer the same general use cases. This ...

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

  • Minoxidil vs Finasteride: Which One is More Effective?
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Minoxidil and finasteride are popular medications used to treat a particular type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia. These two have notable differences in terms of how they work in halting hair fall and promoting hair growth. This article provides a side-by-side comparison of their ...
  • Finasteride vs Dutasteride For Hair Loss
    By Franz Williams
    One option for treating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia in men is the administration of oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors or dihydrotestosterone or DHT blockers. Finasteride is the most common DHT blocker prescribed to men suffering from male pattern hair loss but dutasteride has also been ...
  • Effectiveness of Dutasteride in Treating Hair Loss: Studies
    By Franz Williams
    Dutasteride is a medication developed primarily to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors which block the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone or DHT. It is essentially a DHT blocker. Its mechanism of action and ...
  • Effectiveness of Finasteride in Treating Hair Loss: Studies
    By Franz Williams
    Finasteride is a medication prescribed to treat benign hyperplasia in men and hair loss due to androgenic alopecia. It has also been used to treat cases of excessive hair growth in women. This medication is not recommended to treat hair loss or hair thinning in women but some providers prescribe it ...
  • How Excess DHT Leads to Hair Loss
    By Franz Williams
    Dihydrotestosterone or DHT is an androgen or natural sex hormone formed from testosterone through the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase in selected tissues such as the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, skin, hair follicles, liver, and brain. The presence of DHT is important for the sexual ...
  • Minoxidil for Beard and Facial Hair Growth: Is It Effective?
    By Franz Williams
    Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of minoxidil in treating a particular type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair. The topical form of this medication is available over the counter without a prescription and can be applied ...
  • How To Use Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Topical minoxidil is an over-the-counter medication that has been used in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting hair growth. It comes in either a water-based solution or a foam-based formulation. Several studies have investigated and demonstrated its effectiveness against male pattern hair ...
  • Pros and Cons of Minoxidil in Treating Hair Loss
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Minoxidil is the most popular medication used for treating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss. It is available as a non-prescription topical solution or a prescription-based oral medication. There is a wealth of studies investigating and ...