research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
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research A practical approach to feline symmetrical alopecia
The conclusion is to thoroughly test for causes of cat hair loss and treat accordingly, considering medication only after serious conditions are ruled out.
research Role of neurosteroid allopregnanolone on age-related differences in exercise-induced hypoalgesia in rats
Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
research ADVERSE EFFECTS OF OPIOID ANALGESIC DRUGS
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
research Central Opioid Inhibition of Neuroendocrine Stress Responses in Pregnancy in the Rat Is Induced by the Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone
In late pregnancy, allopregnanolone reduces stress responses in rats by affecting brain chemicals.
research Allopregnanolone (AP) induces opioid inhibition of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis responses to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in pregnancy
Allopregnanolone and opioids together reduce stress hormone responses during pregnancy.
research Neuronal model of tactile allodynia produced by spinal strychnine: effects of excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists and a μ-opiate receptor agonist
Disruption of glycinergic circuits increases pain sensitivity, suggesting new pain treatment options.
research ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL, OPIOID, AND CANNABIS ADDICTION
New treatments for alcohol, opioid, and cannabis addiction include medications, therapy, and personalized plans.
research Low-dose naltrexone: a novel adjunctive treatment in symptomatic alopecias?
Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
research Trichotillomania Successfully Treated With Risperidone and Naltrexone: A Geriatric Case Report
Trichotillomania was successfully treated with risperidone and naltrexone.
research Reply
The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
research Managing the adverse effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy at the level of primary healthcare
Primary healthcare clinics are key in managing chemotherapy side effects using various medications and treatments.
research ODP056 The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research Persistent escalation of alcohol consumption by mice exposed to brief episodes of social defeat stress: suppression by CRF-R1 antagonism
Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
research Therapeutic indications and other use-case-driven updates in the drug ontology: anti-malarials, anti-hypertensives, opioid analgesics, and a large term request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research Allopregnanolone and Induction of Endogenous Opioid Inhibition of Oxytocin Responses to Immune Stress in Pregnant Rats
Allopregnanolone helps control oxytocin levels during pregnancy to prevent preterm labor.
research Harnessing neuroendocrine controls of keratin expression: A new therapeutic strategy for skin diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Prolactin: an emerging force along the cutaneous–endocrine axis
Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
research Hair Growth Promotion by δ-Opioid Receptor Activation
Activating δ-opioid receptors can help hair grow.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
research Trends in the Development of New Drugs for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.
research Generalized pruritus in primary sclerosing cholangitis: implications of histamine release by lysophosphatidic acid
A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research The Opioid Receptor Influences Circadian Rhythms in Human Keratinocytes through the β-Arrestin Pathway
Delta-opioid receptors affect skin cell circadian rhythms, possibly impacting wound healing and cancer.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration in animal models of opioid use disorder
Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
research TRPV3 as a Therapeutic Target for Itch
Blocking TRPV3 may help treat itch in dry skin conditions.
research The association of medications and supplements with human male reproductive health: a systematic review
Some medications and supplements can affect male fertility, with some improving and others harming sperm quality.
research Targeting of Smoothened for therapeutic gain
Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
research Novel Synthetic Steroid Derivatives: Target Prediction and Biological Evaluation of Antiandrogenic Activity
New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.