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January 2010 in “Trends in Parasitology” Anticancer drugs like methotrexate and trimetrexate could be effective and safe for treating malaria at low doses.
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October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.
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January 2007 Cyclophosphamide can cause serious short-term and long-term side effects, including increased cancer risk and infertility.
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June 2021 in “Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry” Taking high doses of Cyproterone acetate significantly increases the risk of meningioma in females.
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February 2009 in “Pain” Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
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October 2005 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are a promising type of drug for various health conditions due to their targeted actions.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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March 2013 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” The paper suggests that France's suspension of Diane-35 was hasty and could cause treatment issues and unintended pregnancies, recommending a re-evaluation and better patient information.
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August 2013 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” The FDA rejected a testosterone drug again due to safety concerns.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Foam corticosteroid covers as well as traditional forms.
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