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research ANAIS DO I CONGRESSO MÉDICO DE FORMOSA - COMEF
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research Hormesis and medicine
Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
research Costunolide—A Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone with Diverse Therapeutic Potential
Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
research Pharmacological Application of Growth Factors: Basic and Clinical
Growth factor treatments are increasingly used in medicine but require more research to fully understand their mechanisms.
research POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME AND POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: TWO CLINICAL CONDITIONS APPARENTLY DISTANT, BUT VERY CLOSE
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research Modulation of Hair Growth Promoting Effect by Natural Products
Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
research Impaired Prolactin-Lowering Effects of Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
research Unraveling the complex role of MAPT-containing H1 and H2 haplotypes in neurodegenerative diseases
H1 increases risk for neurodegenerative diseases, while H2 offers protection but is linked to other disorders.
research The Potential of Ginkgo biloba as a Source of Biologically Active Compounds—A Review of the Recent Literature and Patents
Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
research Role of Phenylalanine and Its Metabolites in Health and Neurological Disorders
Phenylalanine may help with depression but can cause issues if not properly processed.
research Induced pluripotent stem cells: Generation methods and a new perspective in COVID-19 research
iPSCs are promising for studying and treating COVID-19.
research Epigenetic regulation and factors that influence the effect of iPSCs-derived neural stem/progenitor cells (NS/PCs) in the treatment of spinal cord injury
Epigenetic factors affect the success of using iPSC-derived cells for spinal cord injury treatment.
research Inorganic Nanomaterial for Biomedical Imaging of Brain Diseases
Inorganic nanomaterials can improve brain disease imaging by being more precise and faster than traditional methods.
research A Review of the Characteristics of Clinical Trials and Potential Medications for Alcohol Dependence: Data Analysis from ClinicalTrials.gov
No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
research The emerging role of cellular senescence in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cellular senescence may play a role in ALS, and anti-senescence therapies could be a promising treatment.
research Protein Immobilization on Bacterial Cellulose for Biomedical Application
Bacterial cellulose is a promising material for biomedical uses but needs improvements in antimicrobial properties and degradation rate.
research The Off-Label Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Sexual Behavior Management: Risks and Considerations
SSRIs may help manage sexual behavior in dementia patients, but they can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research The Potential of Hair Matrix for Biomarker Analysis in Schizophrenia
Hair analysis could help diagnose and treat schizophrenia more effectively.
research Hair Loss Associated with Sertraline: Two Case Reports and Review
Sertraline, an antidepressant, may cause hair loss in rare cases.
research Sigma 1 receptor-related neuroactive steroids modulate cocaine-induced reward.
Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.
research Emerging medication for the treatment of male hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research Emerging treatments in alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research Melatonin: functions and ligands
Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
research Cardiometabolic profile of young women with hypoprolactinemia
Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
research Mechanisms underlying select chemotherapeutic-agent-induced neuroinflammation and subsequent neurodegeneration
Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.
research Is seborrhea a sign of autonomic impairment in Parkinson's disease?
Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research Neurosteroids, neuroactive steroids, and symptoms of affective disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.