April 1999 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
117 citations
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “PharmacoEconomics” The article concludes that a balance is needed between individual healthcare needs and societal resources when it comes to lifestyle drugs, with a call for compassionate policy application.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
98 citations
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August 2004 in “BJU international” Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” New drugs face challenges due to limited evidence, and safety updates are advised for some existing medications.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” Anti-cancer drugs are diverse and hard to classify due to their different forms and actions.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
November 2007 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” Europe strengthened medicine regulations, increased protection against counterfeit drugs, and made it tougher to challenge comparative advertising, while also focusing on patent law enforcement and updating plant protection rules.
A medicine company has recalled a drug because it contained an unlisted blood pressure medication.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Psychotropic drugs can interact with natural products, affecting their effectiveness and safety.
March 2003 in “Rosa P: A digital library for transportation research (United States Department of Transportation)” The tool kit helps transit agencies ensure safety by managing employees' medication use.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
January 2022 in “Drugs of Today”
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
1 citations
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December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
February 2023 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews”
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional” Counterfeit medicines are most common in developing countries and vary with a country's level of development.
2 citations
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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
April 2020 in “Estudo & Debate” The compounding pharmacy in Venâncio Aires generally follows good practices, with only the Paracetamol sample showing significant microbial growth.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Digital Commons@Becker (Washington University School of Medicine)” FDA-approved medications are important for treating high blood pressure in children, but non-approved ones can be used if needed.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Clinical pharmacists are crucial in improving patient safety by reporting medication errors in hospitals.
7 citations
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
77 citations
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December 2004 in “Choice Reviews Online” The document summarized how various modern drugs are made.