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May 2018 in “European journal of pharmacology” Fesoterodine is effective and safe for elderly patients with overactive bladder.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” The essential oils from Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, and Holostemma adakodien have significant antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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March 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
January 2026 in “Microorganisms” Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis J12 helps reduce atopic dermatitis symptoms.
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January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cedrol may help treat inflammatory bowel disease by improving gut health and function.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The DNMT3B -579G>T polymorphism may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
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September 2013 in “Current medicinal chemistry” HAC and BAC improve skin targeting and reduce diffusion without causing irritation.
Baricitinib helps keep hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes regrown for 3 years in most people with severe hair loss.
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December 2016 JAK inhibitors have therapeutic potential but pose significant risks, requiring careful monitoring.
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