research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
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research Solitary fixed drug eruption caused by finasteride
Finasteride can cause a unique skin reaction on the penile shaft.
research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research 3D printed microneedles: revamping transdermal drug delivery systems
3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery by being precise, cost-effective, and less invasive.
research Nurses' Drug Alert
Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
research The Drug Reboot: Finding New Life in Old Formulations
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
research Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies - 2006 Editorial
The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.
research A History of Drug Advertising: The Evolving Roles of Consumers and Consumer Protection
Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Recent advances in drug repositioning and rediscovery for different therapeutic activities utilizing updated technological approaches
Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.
research Advances of Non-Ionic Surfactant Vesicles (Niosomes) and Their Application in Drug Delivery
Niosomes are a promising, stable, and cost-effective drug delivery system with potential for improved targeting and safety.
research Next generation human skin constructs as advanced tools for drug development
Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
research An overview of management of drug-induced hair and nail disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Social Pharmacology: Integrating Pharmaceutical and Social Science Research on Drug Effects
The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.
research Leflunomide: an unlikely trigger and mechanistically a beneficial drug for alopecia areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
research Semaglutide-Induced Atypical Pustular Drug Eruption: A Case Report
A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
research EX VIVO DRUG SENSITIVITY EVALUATION OF A RARE ZMYM2::FGFR1+ LEUKEMIA PATIENT
Pemigatinib may be effective for treating ZMYM2::FGFR1 fusion-positive leukemia.
research Drug Delivery Systems based on Microneedles for Dermatological Diseases and Aesthetic Enhancement
Microneedle patches improve drug delivery for skin treatments and cosmetic enhancements.
research Management of the adverse effects of targeted therapy for cancer
Targeted cancer therapies can cause new side effects, requiring careful monitoring and management to ensure patient safety.
research Drug Armamentarium for alopecia areata
No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
research DERMATOLOGICAL ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS: EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY CENTRE
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
research Dermatologic adverse effect of subcutaneous furosemide administration in a cat
A cat developed skin problems from a certain brand of injected water pills, which went away after switching brands.
research Exploring pericyte and cardiac stem cell secretome unveils new tactics for drug discovery
New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
research Physical methods for topical skin drug delivery: concepts and applications
New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
research Data-driven strategies for drug repurposing: insights, recommendations, and case studies
Drug repurposing can speed up and reduce costs in drug discovery, especially for cancer treatment.
research Liposome-based drug delivery systems for skin wound healing: a promising drug delivery strategy
Liposome-based systems improve skin wound healing effectively.
research Drug Information Analysis Service
Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
research Extracellular vesicle-based drug overview: research landscape, quality control and nonclinical evaluation strategies
Extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases but face challenges in development and regulation.
research Bendamustine: an Old Drug in the New Era for Patients with Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Bendamustine, often combined with other drugs, is effective and less toxic for certain blood cancers, but less effective for young, fit patients with CLL.
research Ixekizumab improves physical function, quality of life, and work productivity in biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug-naive patients with active psoriatic arthritis
Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.