January 2018 in “日本薬理学会年会要旨集 =” Stopping finasteride improves sperm quality but not semen volume in young men.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
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July 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists should address erectile dysfunction in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The machine learning model effectively assesses the severity of hair loss and could help dermatologists with treatment decisions.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
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September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing” PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.
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November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing” Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
January 2025 in “Journal of Prescribing Practice” March 2024 in “JACCP: journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy”
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
August 2023 in “Dataset Reports” Social media influencers often promote self-medication, which can be dangerous without professional guidance.
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Pharmacists play a key role in managing the use of anxiety medications and ensuring patients use them correctly.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Using more low-cost and generic drugs could save Medicare Part D a lot of money.
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August 2011 in “The Lancet Oncology” Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
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September 2024 in “Perspectives in Clinical Research” Drug repurposing offers faster, cheaper drug development but faces challenges like safety, ethics, and funding.
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October 2009 in “Current psychiatry” Choose treatments for sex offenders based on individual needs, using hormonal and nonhormonal options to reduce sexual drive.
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May 2021 in “PloS one” Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
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December 2014 in “Bangladesh Medical Journal” Performance-enhancing drug use in sports is unethical, risky, and remains a major problem despite testing efforts.
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
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July 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Physicians should promote natural performance improvement and question drug-enhanced achievements.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
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December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.