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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
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February 2022 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Ritlecitinib shows promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
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July 2021 in “Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” Transplanted hair follicle stem cells improved brain function and reduced damage after a stroke in rats.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine may effectively treat onchocerciasis.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
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March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
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April 2023 in “Cosmetics” Exosomes could be effective for improving skin health and treating skin diseases.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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February 2026 in “Figshare” A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Figshare” A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Melatonin could be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and rosacea.
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December 2022 in “Viruses” Antiandrogens may help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking virus entry into cells.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Silencing SFRP1 alone promotes hair growth, but adding DKK1 does not help.
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Yoga” Yoga helps manage PCOS symptoms and improves overall health.
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June 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics” September 2025 in “Bioengineering” The framework helps predict adverse effects of blood thinners, improving drug selection for atrial fibrillation.
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
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December 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ASC-CM is more effective than EV for treating osteoarthritis.
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