research Drug Repurposing - Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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research The prolactin receptor as a therapeutic target in human diseases: browsing new potential indications
Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Neuroactive gonadal drugs for neuroprotection in male and female models of Parkinson's disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Hair loss in elderly women
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Runx1 Role in Epithelial and Cancer Cell Proliferation Implicates Lipid Metabolism and Scd1 and Soat1 Activity
Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
research Minoxidil in Breast Milk
Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Transgender Competent Provider
Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
research Inhibition of 5α Reductase Impairs Cognitive Performance, Alters Dendritic Morphology and Increases Tau Phosphorylation in the Hippocampus of Male 3xTg-AD Mice
Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
research A genomic approach to susceptibility and pathogenesis leads to identifying potential novel therapeutic targets in androgenetic alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Enhancing diabetic wound healing: advances in electrospun scaffolds from pathogenesis to therapeutic applications
Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
research Late presentation of myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
research Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes
Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
research Silver nanoparticles in medicine and technology: Synthesis, functionality and future prospects
Silver nanoparticles are useful in medicine and technology for their antibacterial properties and potential in drug delivery and dentistry.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5α-RIs) on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research Transcriptomic insights into the effects of tyrosine on sub-Columbian plumage in H line chickens
A 1.0% tyrosine diet increases melanin in chicken feathers.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Irradiation-induced hair graying in mice: an experimental model to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions targeting oxidative stress, DNA damage prevention, and cellular senescence
Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
research Advances in mitochondria-centered mechanism behind the roles of androgens and androgen receptor in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism
Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
research Health is Wealth & Wealth is Pugos Nutrition
Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
research The potential involvement of cholinergic system in finasteride induced cognitive dysfunction
Finasteride might affect memory by impacting cholinergic system.
research Forensic DNA phenotyping: the need for proportionate regulation and judicial clarity in law enforcement
Unified regulations and ethical guidelines are needed for fair use of forensic DNA phenotyping.
research Performance of an interferon-γ release assay-based test for cell-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2
The IGRA test effectively detects past SARS-CoV-2 exposure, especially using nucleocapsid peptides.
research Successfully Nonsurgical Epidermoid Cyst Management with Recombinant Hydrolytic Enzymes: A Case Report
Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.
research Activation of the transcription factor Gli1 and the Sonic hedgehog signalling pathway in skin tumours
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
research Loss of epidermal Evi/Wls results in a phenotype resembling psoriasiform dermatitis
Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
research Odontogenic Keratocysts Arise from Quiescent Epithelial Rests and Are Associated with Deregulated Hedgehog Signaling in Mice and Humans
Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.