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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
January 2019 in “Headache” Peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective way to treat various headaches and provide lasting pain relief.
August 2024 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Tamsulosin increases the risk of floppy iris during eye surgery.
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” Mimosine dipeptides are promising for treating hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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March 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Penguin Cold Caps help most patients keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.
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August 2021 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
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January 1977 in “Acta Haematologica” The treatment was effective for advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
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January 1988 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” 0.1% piroctone olamine in hair tonics effectively treats dandruff.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association” Targeted cancer therapies can cause new side effects, requiring careful monitoring and management to ensure patient safety.
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