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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
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September 2007 in “Neuromuscular disorders” The treatment with valproate, acetylcarnitine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 may improve muscle strength in children with SMA without significant side effects.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Vepdegestrant may become the first FDA-approved PROTAC degrader, marking a new era in drug development.
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November 1999 in “Psychiatric services” A woman lost all her hair after overdosing on divalproex, but it grew back while still on the medication.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Neuropsychiatry” Divalproex sodium can sometimes worsen behavior in some patients.
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January 1999 in “The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care” Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
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May 2006 in “Brain & development” Valproic acid may cause hair loss by reducing biotinidase enzyme activity in rats.
September 2009 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Biotin supplements did not significantly reduce hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Avacopan is generally safe, with some minor side effects like nausea and fatigue.
June 2021 in “Clinical neuropsychopharmacology and therapeutics” Valproic acid can cause hair color change in older men.
January 2017 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Agomelatine might help reduce hair loss caused by valproate.
Levetiracetam and valproate sodium both reduce seizures when added to lamotrigine, but levetiracetam has fewer side effects.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
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June 1974 in “BMJ” Sodium valproate effectively reduces seizures in epilepsy, especially in absences and myoclonic types, with minimal side effects.
April 2025 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” Valproic acid can rarely cause fluid buildup around the lungs and heart.
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December 1975 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Sodium valproate effectively controls petit mal seizures in children but is less effective for other types, with minimal side effects.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” Guadalupe fur seals at San Benito Archipelago face high mortality and health issues due to pollution and marine debris.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
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September 2025 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” Placenderm® can improve hair health and promote hair regrowth.
IVL-DrugFluidic® can mass-produce high-quality, long-acting injectable drug microspheres, improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
Placenderm® improves scalp elasticity and hair quality safely.
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Venlafaxine may cause paranoid delusions in some patients.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.