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February 2002 in “Carcinogenesis” Increasing SSAT makes skin more prone to cancer.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for advanced breast cancer but has side effects like nausea and fatigue.
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May 2016 in “Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology” R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
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January 1988 in “Japanese Journal of Medicine” Hair glycation levels can indicate long-term blood sugar control.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Lower baseline prolactin levels may lead to better insulin resistance improvement with metformin in PCOS patients.
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February 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Metformin is effective for various skin disorders but may cause skin side effects.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” Hydroxyurea treatment unexpectedly restored hair color from gray to dark brown in an older woman.
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July 2009 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new nasal gel for schizophrenia improved drug absorption and brain effects in rats.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
August 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Convulsofin effectively treats primary epilepsy but has some side effects.
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