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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
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July 2011 in “The journal of clinical hypertension” Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
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May 2016 in “Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry” Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.
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September 2019 in “Springer eBooks” 1 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Finasteride can help induce ovulation and lead to a healthy birth in some women.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” 5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan-based materials are promising for treating diseases and healing wounds due to their beneficial properties.
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September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” Solid lipid nanoparticles are promising for safe and effective drug delivery but need more research for clinical use.
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December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Terminalia bellirica extracts effectively promote hair regrowth and treat androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.
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May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Natural products might help treat COVID-19, but current drugs like hydroxychloroquine haven't worked.
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March 2026 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bicalutamide may effectively treat female pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “Molecules” Nanotechnology can improve treatments for skin discoloration.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
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February 2024 in “Biomolecules” TRPV channels are important in osteoarthritis and could be key to new treatments.
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.