56 citations
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June 1970 in “The BMJ” Drug addicts often have scars, skin color changes, blocked veins, and bruising, with severe ulcers from barbiturate injections.
August 2023 in “Dataset Reports” Social media influencers often promote self-medication, which can be dangerous without professional guidance.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Research®” Aromoline and DRD4 are potential targets for osteoarthritis treatment.
19 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
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.
18 citations
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improved delivery systems can enhance oleanolic acid's effectiveness in treating various conditions.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Metyrapone effectively stabilizes severe Cushing's disease symptoms before surgery.
January 2018 in “Medicinski pregled” Using high doses and multiple drugs with steroids is risky and should be prevented.
12 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
DOPE:DOPC liposomes can improve targeted cancer drug delivery, reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
October 2008 in “Clin-alert” Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
11 citations
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November 2011 in “Neuroreport” Paroxetine relieves pain by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Ibuprofen is more effective than acetaminophen for reducing pain and inflammation after wisdom tooth removal.
March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cannabinoids may help manage epidermolysis bullosa symptoms, but more research is needed.
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Naltrexone shows promise as a safe treatment for a type of hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
16 citations
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November 2024 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” Nociplastic pain is a complex, heritable trait with genetic links to chronic and neuropathic pain.
32 citations
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September 2010 in “Stress” Neurosteroids help protect fetal brains from asphyxia damage.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “PloS one” Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Digital Scholarship - UNLV (University of Nevada Reno)” Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
October 2011 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Methadone may worsen liver fibrosis in males with HCV.