research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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research Pharmacology of anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Neuropharmacological profile of Eclipta alba (Linn.) Hassk
Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.
research Structural insights into SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and its natural mutants found in Mexican population
Mutations in the spike protein affect drug binding and effectiveness.
research Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies
Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
research Surgical approach to adolescent obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research The Neurosteroidogenic Enzyme 5α-Reductase Mediates Psychotic-Like Complications of Sleep Deprivation
The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
research Health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSQ-50): development and psychometric properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
research Increased 25(OH)D3 level in redheaded people: Could redheadedness be an adaptation to temperate climate?
Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
research The voices of adult offspring of sperm donation: forces for change within assisted reproductive technology in the United States
Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.
research PEGylated Flavonoid Aspasomes as a Brain-Targeted Nano-Vesicular Platform for Enhanced Neuroprotection in Stress-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction
PEGylated flavonoid Aspasomes improve brain protection and memory in stress-related disorders.
research Corticosteroids for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
research Consumer Acceptance and Market Potential of Natural Organic Cosmetic Formulations in the US Market
Natural organic cosmetics with high natural content and patent labeling are popular and profitable in the US market.
research Allopregnanolone in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis modulates contextual fear in rats
Allopregnanolone affects fear responses differently in male and female rats, possibly explaining sex differences in anxiety disorders.
research Sex Differences in Reaction to Chronic Unpredictable Stress in the House Mouse (Mus m. musculus) of Wild Origin
Male and female mice handle stress differently.
research Physical attractiveness, same-sex stimuli, and male venture capitalists’ financial risk-taking
Less attractive male venture capitalists take more risks influenced by entrepreneurs' looks, while more attractive ones are generally risk-tolerant.
research The effect of finasteride on anxiety in rats
Finasteride may increase anxiety in bright spaces.
research Effects of Curcumin and Its Different Formulations in Preclinical and Clinical Studies of Peripheral Neuropathic and Postoperative Pain: A Comprehensive Review
Curcumin shows promise in reducing pain and inflammation, but more research is needed.
research Patients' Illness Perception as a Tool to Improve Individual Disease Management in Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas
Understanding patients' views on their illness can help improve their disease management.
research Exosomes in Aesthetic Medicine: An Overview
Exosomes are promising tools in aesthetic medicine for skin and hair regeneration.
research An unusual case of Anasarca-Rapunzel syndrome
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
research Dihydrotestosterone and Finasteride Effects on Alcohol Cue‐Elicited Brain Activity in Males With Heavy Episodic Drinking
Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
research Determining Cortisol in Animal Hair as a Marker of Chronic Stress
Hair cortisol can indicate animal stress but varies with many factors.
research Early postnatal inhibition of neurosteroid synthesis changes the later-life adverse outcome of neonatal asphyxia in rats
Finasteride reduced seizures and prevented cognitive issues in rats after neonatal asphyxia but increased anxiety later.
research Membrane androgen receptors may mediate androgen reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Not the Root of the Problem—Hair Cortisol and Cortisone Do Not Mediate the Effect of Child Maltreatment on Body Mass Index
Child abuse is linked to higher BMI, but not because of hair cortisol or cortisone levels.
research Social rejection in minority groups and its impact on current and future mental health: a study in transgender people
Social rejection can harm long-term mental health in transgender individuals.
research Understanding sex and gender disparities in COVID-19 mortality: a narrative review beyond biology
Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
research Hair stress hormones in individuals with a recent suicide attempt experiencing a depressive episode
People who recently attempted suicide during depression showed signs of adrenal fatigue, but had higher DHEA levels around the attempt time.
research Six-Month Quality of Life and Health Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study from Latvia
Bariatric surgery improved quality of life and health in six months, but hair loss was common.