December 2023 in “Frontiers in oncology” Older ovarian cancer patients live longer and tolerate weekly chemotherapy better than three-weekly treatments.
13 citations
,
November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Deoxycorticosterone and its metabolites help prevent seizures by interacting with specific receptors.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly”
3 citations
,
November 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
69 citations
,
October 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
May 1993 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
21 citations
,
May 2016 in “Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry” Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Enfortumab vedotin can cause skin issues, especially in older males, needing early monitoring.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Finasteride and dutasteride now have stronger warnings for psychiatric and sexual side effects.
10 citations
,
June 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
2 citations
,
February 2007 in “PubMed” Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
May 2013 in “UTUPub (University of Turku)” Including androgens in hormone therapy may lower breast cancer risk.
12 citations
,
March 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Patients and oncologists prioritize survival benefits, while payers focus on treatment costs.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Centratherum anthelminticum seed extract effectively treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in rats.
16 citations
,
November 2018 in “Medicinal Chemistry” The compound GD-23 may reduce anxiety like diazepam by targeting the TSPO receptor.
7 citations
,
October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology” Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
105 citations
,
March 2006 in “Human reproduction” Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
88 citations
,
July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”
July 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women experienced temporary hair loss and other side effects from imiquimod treatment for cervical issues, which stopped after ending the treatment.
96 citations
,
October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Chronic GnRHa treatment can help manage endometrial hyperplasia and reduce ovarian androgen excess in PCO patients.
Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are the best treatments for hirsutism.
January 2009 in “Chemical Reagents” The method produces finasteride with a 92% yield.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
28 citations
,
December 2003 in “Medical Hypotheses” Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.
12 citations
,
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition” Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by temporarily stopping cell division.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride use is strongly linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in young men treating hair loss.