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November 2021 in “FEBS Open Bio” Cepharanthine analogues, especially tetrandrine, show potential for treating COVID-19.
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February 2017 in “Antiviral research” Researchers found several compounds that could potentially treat Zika virus.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” New treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis are more effective and convenient but have higher risks of serious side effects.
Amotosalen-treated donor T-cells can prevent late CMV infection after bone marrow transplants.
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December 2018 in “Talenta Conference Series Tropical Medicine (TM)” Lemongrass oil in gel shampoo effectively fights dandruff, with 10% concentration being the most effective.
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
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Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
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Betamethasone is more effective long-term for alopecia areata than hydroxychloroquine.
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August 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Topical flutamide works as well as hydroquinone for melasma but needs more safety checks.
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