research Combination Therapies and the Theoretical Limits of Evidence-Based Medicine
The current system can't fully test all combination treatments, so alternative methods and regulatory flexibility are needed.
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research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services in dermatology: Ethical implications
Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.
research Cushing's syndrome due to pharmacological interaction in a cystic fibrosis patient
A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.
research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders
Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
research An overview of current strategies and future prospects in drug repurposing in tuberculosis
Drug repurposing offers promising strategies to improve tuberculosis treatment despite challenges.
research Association of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer with antihypertensive drugs: A report from the Research on Adverse Drug events And Reports project
Blood pressure medications may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research The role of biotransformation processes in mediating interactions between psychotropic drugs and natural products
Psychotropic drugs can interact with natural products, affecting their effectiveness and safety.
research Using a capture–recapture method to assess the frequency of adverse drug reactions in a French university hospital
The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
research A consideration when interpreting outpatient data
Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
research RETRACTED: The impact of different antibiotic injection regimens on patients with severe infections: A meta‐analysis
Combination antibiotic therapy is more effective but causes more side effects.
research Cyberspace Chat: When finasteride suddenly stops working—is it counterfeit?
Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications April–June 2021
Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
research A Radiation Oncologist Writes
Patient care should come before profit in medicine.
research “Acute Pancreatitis Following Finasteride Toxicity: A Rare Case Report"
Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
research A Case of Valproate Toxicity Related to Isoniazid
Valproic acid and isoniazid can interact, causing toxicity, so careful monitoring is needed.
research OSTEOPOROSIS
research Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions to Antibiotics: How Much is the Extent of the Problem?
Antibiotics often cause skin reactions, making them a major health concern.
research Drug utilization of topical and systemic steroids in treating various skin diseases in the dermatology department of a teaching hospital, Bangalore
Proper guidelines are needed to prevent harmful steroid use in skin treatments.
research Repurposing steroidogenesis inhibitors for the therapy of neuropsychiatric disorders: Promises and caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Numerical Methods for Decision-Making in Clinical Care: Where to Now?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis, but skepticism and funding issues limit tech use in clinics, and outdated single-drug cancer treatments may cause unnecessary side effects.
research Hirsutism in a Female Adolescent Induced by Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone
A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
research Co-administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research 887: METHYLENE BLUE AS RESCUE THERAPY IN REFRACTORY HYPOTENSION FOLLOWING MINOXIDIL OVERDOSE
Methylene blue can effectively treat severe low blood pressure from minoxidil overdose when standard treatments fail.
research En pacientes jóvenes, el uso de finasteride podría asociarse con mayor riesgo de ansiedad, depresión y eventos adversos relacionados con el suicidio
Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
research 54675 Organizations to Assist Patients in Accessing Prescription Assistance Programs for Dermatology Medications
Organizations help patients access discounts for expensive dermatology medications.
research FEATURES
Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
research Agitation as a Paradoxical Effect of Divalproex Sodium: A Case Report
Divalproex sodium can sometimes worsen behavior in some patients.
research Minoxidil Overdose: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Minoxidil overdose can cause serious side effects, and users should be educated on its safe use.
research Drug-associated insomnia: A pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system
Certain medications, especially nervous system drugs, can cause insomnia, with risks varying by age and gender.