February 2025 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
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June 2019 in “eLife” The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
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January 2023 in “Biophysics Reviews” Light-based bioelectronic devices improve health monitoring and disease treatment.
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research suggests Dutasteride and Solifenacin may be effective against the bacterium causing listeriosis.
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January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
January 2024 in “Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility” Quadruple-coated probiotics significantly improve IBS symptoms.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Probiotics significantly reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
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January 1992 in “Screening” Newborn screening for biotinidase deficiency is effective in preventing severe complications.
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January 2011 in “Urologia Internationalis” Finasteride may help prevent chronic bacterial prostatitis, with better results when combined with antibiotics.
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March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” ApoBDs, once seen as waste, are now viewed as potential tools for disease treatment and tissue repair.
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” Metabolite 7 is a strong inhibitor for Alzheimer's disease management.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Antihelminthic drugs treat worm infections but face challenges like low treatment coverage and potential drug resistance, with various side effects reported for different drugs.
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August 2024 in “Polymers” Bacterial cellulose is a promising material for biomedical uses but needs improvements in antimicrobial properties and degradation rate.
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February 2024 in “mBio” Biliverdin IXβ and IXδ help Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapt to chronic infections.
December 2020 in “Nippon Laser Igakkaishi” Photobiomodulation therapy is beneficial in plastic surgery and dermatology.
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October 2025 in “Ulusal travma dergisi” Probiotics help improve skin wound healing in diabetic rats.
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January 2024 in “International Wound Journal” Combination antibiotic therapy is more effective but causes more side effects.
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November 2025 in “Briefings in Bioinformatics” Data-driven methods can effectively identify existing drugs for new uses, especially in cancer, infections, and respiratory diseases.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
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February 1996 in “Lancet” Some tuberculosis drugs may cause hair loss, but hair might regrow after treatment or changing the drugs.
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