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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
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January 2012 in “Endocrine development” The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
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January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
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February 2014 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
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July 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” The document concludes that validated methods are needed to ensure the quality of fluconazole drugs and that new antifungal medications are necessary due to safety and resistance concerns.
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November 2024 in “Cells” Fish cell spheroids are a promising tool for replicating real-life conditions in research.
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaf extracts show potential for developing anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine compounds from gorgonians and soft corals show promise for drug development, especially for chronic disorders.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
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December 2013 in “Xenobiotica” Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.
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January 2011 in “Clinical medicine insights” Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
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April 2009 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Onion extracts can promote hair growth, but quercetin is not responsible.
March 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
March 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The testes significantly contribute to vitamin D metabolism and may affect male reproductive health and conditions like hair loss.
January 2024 in “Medicina” Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
May 2022 in “Liver transplantation” The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.