research Discovery of New Drug Therapies Based on the Study of Adverse Reactions
Side effects of drugs can lead to the discovery of new treatments.
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research Ferrous sulfate overdose
St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Therapeutic indications and other use-case-driven updates in the drug ontology: anti-malarials, anti-hypertensives, opioid analgesics, and a large term request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research A Novel Effect of Acyclovir on Hair Growth in BALB/c Mice: A Promising Future for Finding a New Topical Drug for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Acyclovir cream may slow down hair growth, suggesting it could be a new treatment for excessive hairiness.
research Using a capture–recapture method to assess the frequency of adverse drug reactions in a French university hospital
The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
research Changes in Growth and Distribution of Hair Associated with Psychotropic Drug Use
Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.
research External post mortem artefact: a key issue in hair result interpretation
Hair test results can be misleading due to contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to determine drug use.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Effects of Nursing Intervention Based on Health Belief Model on Self‐Perceived Burden, Drug Compliance, and Quality of Life of Renal Transplant Recipients
HBM-based nursing intervention improved medication compliance, reduced negative emotions, and enhanced quality of life for renal transplant recipients.
research Exploring the Potential Routine Use of Electronic Healthcare Record Data to Strengthen Early Signal Assessment in UK Medicines Regulation: Proof-of-Concept Study
Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
research HAIR ANALYSIS FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE. PLAUSIBILITY OF INTERPRETATION
Hair analysis can detect drug use but requires careful interpretation due to its complexity.
research Mirtazapine-induced Gynecomastia: An Unknown Side Effect?
Mirtazapine can cause male breast enlargement.
research TRANSTORNOS DISSOCIATIVOS EM PACIENTES VÍTIMAS DE ABUSO SEXUAL NA INFÂNCIA
Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety but has risks and drug interactions.
There's a genetic link between Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
6.7% of urine cultures showed hospital-acquired urinary tract infections.
Children used screens more during COVID-19, causing various health complaints.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is often underdiagnosed in females.
Dissociative disorders in childhood sexual abuse victims are more common in males.
Most pregnant teenagers are not dissatisfied with their body image but worry about weight.
Diagnosing tuberculosis after knee surgery is challenging due to non-specific symptoms.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome is more common in older, severely affected patients.
Psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams due to the psychological aspects of pain.
research Original article / Article original External post mortem artefact: a key issue in hair result interpretation
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
research Formulation and Evaluation of PLGA Nanoparticulate-Based Microneedle System for Potential Treatment of Neurological Diseases
The microneedle system shows promise for non-invasive brain drug delivery.
research Isotopic Abundance Ratio Analysis of the Consciousness Energy Healing Treated Flutamide using LC-MS and GC-MS Spectrometry
Energy healing treatment improved flutamide's solubility and stability, potentially enhancing its effectiveness for prostate cancer.
research Table of Contents
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research Reversible ageusia associated with losartan
Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
research OS PLANOS MUNICIPAIS DE SAÚDE COMO FERRAMENTA DE GESTÃO E PLANEJAMENTO: UM LEVANTAMENTO BIBLIOMÉTRICO A RESPEITO DA PRODUÇÃO ACADÊMICA
The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety, healthcare workers need mental support, common bacteria cause hospital UTIs, telehealth for heart failure needs research, kids' screen time has increased, pregnant teens are mostly okay with their body image, diagnosing post-surgery tuberculosis is hard, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID symptoms, and psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams.
research Sclero-Atrophic Reaction after Botulinum Toxin Injection
A woman had skin and hair issues after a botulinum toxin injection.
research Anti-androgenic effect of sesquiterpenes isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research The corpus cavernosum after treatment with dutasteride or finasteride: A histomorphometric study in a benign prostatic hyperplasia rodent model
Dutasteride caused more penile tissue changes than finasteride, possibly increasing erectile dysfunction risk.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
research A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ATENÇÃO FARMACÊUTICA DIANTE DO AUMENTO DA PRESCRIÇÃO E USO INDISCRIMINADO DE ANSIOLÍTICOS COM FOCO NOS BENZODIAZEPÍNICOS E NA PASSIFLORA INCARNATA L.
Pharmacists play a key role in managing the use of anxiety medications and ensuring patients use them correctly.
research TELECONSULTA EM INSUFICIÊNCIA CARDÍACA: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
research A hair growth questionnaire for use in the evaluation of therapeutic effects in men
The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
research Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
research Acute Alopecia Associated With Albendazole Toxicosis
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.