research Dealing with information overload: application of evidence at point of care
Healthcare providers need skills to effectively use up-to-date, evidence-based information for better patient care.
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research Where it all went right
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.
research Post-Drug Syndromes: A Neglected Challenge in Pharmacovigilance and Public Health
Current drug safety systems fail to detect long-term side effects, leading to preventable health issues.
research African Journal of Biomedical Research
Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, saving time and money.
research The temptation of large numbers
Large databases in research can lead to misleading conclusions due to biases and chance findings; researchers should analyze data more rigorously.
research Drug abuse in sports and doping
Performance-enhancing drug use in sports is unethical, risky, and remains a major problem despite testing efforts.
research From Old to New: Trends in Drug Repurposing for Modern Medicine
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for unmet medical needs.
research Florid Cushing's Syndrome and Hirsutism Induced by Desoximetasone
Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.
research Post-Drug Syndromes: A Neglected Challenge in Pharmacovigilance and Public Health
Current drug safety systems fail to detect long-term side effects, needing improvements to protect health and trust.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Increased prescriptions of oral minoxidil after a high-profile newspaper article about its benefits for hair loss
A newspaper article caused a big rise in oral minoxidil prescriptions for hair loss.
research Common pathologic pathways: A single prescription dream?
The conclusion suggests that treatments targeting root causes of chronic diseases may be developed by focusing on gene expression and lifestyle factors.
research The High Cost of Health Care: Why Some Pay $240 for a $9 Bottle of Pills
Some people pay $240 for medication that costs $9 due to drug industry tactics and complicated healthcare policies.
research SAT340 Matters Of The HAART - Ritonavir Induced CYP3A4 Inhibition of Intranasal Fluticasone Leading To Cushing’s Syndrome
HIV medication ritonavir can increase the effects of nasal sprays like fluticasone, causing Cushing's syndrome.
research Diuretics
Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
research Case Report: Analytically Confirmed Severe Albenzadole Overdose Presenting with Alopecia and Pancytopenia
Overdosing on veterinary albendazole can cause severe health issues like hair loss and low blood cell count.
research Topical Minoxidil Overdose in a Young Man With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
Using too much topical minoxidil can cause serious side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure.
research Failing Public Health Again? Analytical Review of Depression and Suicidality From Finasteride
Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
research Application of the waiting time distribution in a nationwide screening of real‐world dermatology drug utilization for aberrant use patterns
Most dermatology drugs in Denmark are used correctly, with few unusual patterns.
research How Media Coverage of Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss Has Impacted Prescribing Habits
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
research Impact of a health alert and its implementation on flutamide prescriptions for women: an interrupted time series analysis
Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Drug repurposing finds new uses for old drugs quickly and cheaply.
research Drug-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient due to Error of Transcription.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments.
research Methazolamide
A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Dermatologist prescribing patterns for androgenetic alopecia therapies among Medicare beneficiaries
research Commentary on BPH and Public Health—Have We Lost the Forest Through the Trees?
BPH management needs better long-term studies and prevention strategies.
research Progestogen-only pill associates with false-positive aldosterone/renin ratio screening test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
research Drug repurposing—a promising approach for patients with angina but non-obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA)
Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.