research The impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on chronic stress assessed by hair cortisol analysis via LC-MS/MS
Chronic stress increased after lockdown, especially in young adults and females.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Development of a new gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) methodology for the evaluation of 5α-reductase activity
A new method was developed to accurately measure enzyme activity related to prostate health.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Author response: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Adrenal causes of endocrine hypertension in childhood or adolescence
Adrenal disorders often cause high blood pressure in young people.
research Features of steroidogenesis and arterial hypertension in men in different types of "physiological" male hyperandrogenism
Men with high testosterone may have higher morning blood pressure, unlike those with high DHT.
research Hypotensive Activity and Toxicology of Constituents from Bombax ceiba Stem Bark.
Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
research Long-term detection of methyltestosterone (ab-) use by a yeast transactivation system
A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
research Prolonged hypotension induced by ingesting a topical minoxidil solution: analysis of minoxidil and its metabolites
Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
research Evaluation of Eclipta alba L. selections for higher biomass and bioactive compound
Eclipta alba IIHR Sel EA 43 is best for large-scale cultivation due to high growth, yield, and wedelolactone content.
research Potentiometric determination of Minoxidil in topical use pharmaceutical samples
Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
research Neurosteroids Are Endogenous Neuroprotectants in an Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
research Decision letter: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
research A Fast and Efficient UPLC-ESI-MS/MS Method for Detection, Identification, and Quantitative Analysis of Bioactive Substances in Medicinal Herbal Extracts of Preventing Hair Loss
Researchers developed a quick and sensitive method to identify and measure hair growth-promoting substances in a herbal mix.
research Developing formulations designed to deliver antiseptic agents to target sites within the skin
Nanoemulsions can effectively deliver antiseptic agents deep into the skin.
research Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for doping control of 5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Review of Fluconazole Properties and Analytical Methods for Its Determination
Fluconazole is an effective antifungal medication with potential side effects and lacks official analytical methods for its determination.
research Supercritical CO<sub>2</sub> Extraction of Rice Bran Oil –the Technology, Manufacture, and Applications
Supercritical CO2 extraction makes rice bran oil healthier and safer than traditional methods.
research Improved Cardiovascular Effects of a Novel Pomegranate Byproduct Extract Obtained through Hydrodynamic Cavitation
A new pomegranate extract lowers blood pressure and has health benefits.
research Juniperus sabina L. as a Source of Podophyllotoxins: Extraction Optimization and Anticholinesterase Activities
Juniperus sabina L. extract shows potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels and strong anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity.
research STABILITY-INDICATING MICELLAR ELEKTROKINETIC CHROMATOGRAPHY METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FINASTERIDE IN PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Method accurately measures finasteride concentration in medicine.
research Determination of finasteride and its metabolite in urine by dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction combined with field-enhanced sample stacking and sweeping
New method accurately measures finasteride and M3 in urine, helping evaluate pharmacokinetics.
research Exploring the Impact of the Microbiome on Neuroactive Steroid Levels in Germ-Free Animals
Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
research Lipid Droplets from Plants and Microalgae: Characteristics, Extractions, and Applications
Plant and algal lipid droplets are promising for natural oil production but need better extraction methods.
research Assessment of the Chemical Profile and Potential Medical Effects of a Flavonoid-Rich Extract of Eclipta prostrata L. Collected in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Eclipta prostrata extract may help with memory and diabetes due to its antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties.
research High circulating oestrone and low testosterone correlate with adverse clinical outcomes in men with advanced liver disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research High-Precision On-line Total Phenolic Compounds Analysis Oxidized by Folin Ciocalteu: Application to Ziziphus Jujuba Extract
A new method accurately measures phenolic compounds in Ziziphus Jujuba extract quickly and efficiently.
research Palladium nanoparticles on a pyridinium supported ionic liquid phase: a recyclable and low-leaching palladium catalyst for aminocarbonylation reactions
The new palladium catalyst is effective and reusable for making pharmaceutical ingredients.