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Switching to generic drugs is necessary but faces communication and information challenges.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Gender Hypothesis of sex disparities in adverse drug events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Predicting Human Appearance from DNA for Forensic Investigations
DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
research Advancements in Drug Repurposing: Examples in Psychiatric Medications
Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.
research Application of multi-omics techniques to androgenetic alopecia: Current status and perspectives
Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.
research Estimation methods for human circadian phase by use of peripheral tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research Peer Review #3 of "Computational drug repositioning based on side-effects mined from social media (v0.1)"
Reviewers criticized the study for assuming drugs with similar side-effects work the same way and questioned the validity of its findings due to potential biases and data quality issues.
research A genome-wide association study of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
research Genetic variations associated with response to dutasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia
Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
research Exome-wide age-of-onset analysis reveals exonic variants in ERN1, TACR3 and SPPL2C associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Certain genetic variants in ERN1, TACR3, and SPPL2C are linked to when Alzheimer's disease starts.
research A Study of Combined Genotype Effects of SHCBP1 on Wool Quality Traits in Chinese Merino
research Exome-wide age-of-onset analysis reveals exonic variants in ERN1 and SPPL2C associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
research Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions and Nociplastic Pain
Nociplastic type pain, common in Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions, is a complex, heritable trait linked to 24 unique genetic factors and 127 genes, with potential shared mechanisms in cognitive, personality, and metabolic traits.
research The Relation of the SHBG Gene Polymorphism (rs1799941) with PCOS in a Group of Iraqi Women
Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
research Finasteride Induces Epigenetic Alteration of TMPRss2 Gene Expression: A Potential role in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus-2 Inhibition
Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
research Case Report: PTCH1 splice-site mutation and sonidegib treatment in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: clinical insights from a family case study
Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.
research Hormesis and medicine
Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
research Uncovering novel biomarkers and drug targets for androgenetic alopecia via metabolite regulation and multi-tissue validation
SOD1 and KL are promising targets for new hair loss treatments.
research Diurnal Preference Predicts Phase Differences in Expression of Human Peripheral Circadian Clock Genes
An individual's morning or evening preference can predict changes in their body clock gene expression.
research Comprehension Testing for OTC Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Selected variants of the steroid-5-alpha-reductase isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the sex steroid hormone receptors ESR1, ESR2 and PGR: No association with female pattern hair loss identified
No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
research BAC-mediated gene-dosage analysis reveals a role for Zipro1 (Ru49/Zfp38) in progenitor cell proliferation in cerebellum and skin
research Neonatal screening in Sweden and disease-causing variants in phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and biotinidase deficiency
The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
research Dissecting the genetic variations associated with response to first-line chemotherapy in patients with small cell lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study
Increased EGFR gene variations may predict chemotherapy outcomes in small cell lung cancer patients.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of ‘Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Determination of finasteride by HPLC-MS and study its pharmacokinetics
A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in blood and shows how the body processes it.
research Gene polymorphisms and serum levels of BDNF and CRH in vitiligo patients
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research Lipin 1 Gene Polymorphisms in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Biochemical approach on the conservation of drug molecules during hair fiber formation
Drugs can be incorporated into hair based on their chemical properties and hair pigmentation.