Fast Facts For Curious Minds

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

  • Distribution Strategy of McDonald’s Corporation
    By Claire Garcia
    McDonald’s Corporation has a global footprint that has made it one of the most successful American companies in the world and a true global brand. The United States is its largest geographic market but its chain of restaurants can be found in over 100 countries across the world. It has a ...
  • Distribution Strategy of Samsung: Principles and Channels
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Samsung products are available in more than 200 countries around the globe. It has become a household name due to its strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. Brand equity is a source of its competitive advantage and the company further banks on this strength to expand its reach into ...
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Samsung
    By Claire Garcia
    The extensive and diverse product portfolio of Samsung Electronics has made it one of the major players in the consumer electronics industry and the greater tech sector. It is also one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. However, because of the existence of other incumbents and ...
  • Competitive Advantage of Samsung
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Samsung Electronics has succeeded in becoming a household name through its diverse portfolio of consumer electronics products that include a range of home appliances, smartphones and tablet computers, laptops, wearable devices, and consumer electronics accessories. There is almost a particular ...
  • Pricing Strategy of Samsung
    By Claire Garcia
    There is a suitable Samsung product befitting the budget constraints and specific usage requirements of a particular consumer. Remember that one of the strengths and sources of competitive advantage of this company is its diverse and expansive product portfolio that includes various product models ...
  • SWOT Analysis of Xiaomi
    By Claire Garcia
    Xiaomi is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world and also one of several Chinese companies to be included in the Fortune Global 500 list of top global corporations ranked in terms of revenues. These are astounding accomplishments considering that it was founded in 2010. It is now ...
  • SWOT Analysis of Apple
    By Claire Garcia
    Apple is a household name. It is behind some of the most iconic products of the modern digital age. These include the MacBook, the iPod and iTunes, and the iPhone. Some of these products are even disruptive when they were first introduced. The fact that Apple is one of the most valuable companies ...
  • SWOT Analysis of Airbnb
    By Claire Garcia
    The business model of Airbnb is similar to Uber. It is specifically a tech company that provides a platform that connects real property owners and short-term renters. This model has disrupted the market for lodging while also adding further value to the hospitality industry and the greater tourism ...

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 ...