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research Parry-Romberg Syndrome Augmented by Hyaluronic Acid Filler
Hyaluronic acid filler can safely and effectively improve facial contour in Parry-Romberg Syndrome.
research Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy
Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
research Relative binding affinity of novel steroids to androgen receptors in hamster prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research DRUG NEWS
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
research Real-world study of adverse events associated with gepant use in migraine treatment based on the VigiAccess and U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s adverse event reporting system databases
Rimegepant causes more nausea and skin issues, while ubrogepant causes more muscle issues; personalized treatment is important.
research Protective Role of Cepharanthine Against Equid Herpesvirus Type 8 Through AMPK and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway Activation
Cepharanthine may help treat Equid herpesvirus type 8 by reducing oxidative stress.
research Cutaneous Syndromes Produced as Side Effects of Triparanol Therapy
Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.
research Investigating the synergic effects of valproic acid and crocin on BDNF and GDNF expression in epidermal neural crest stem cells
Valproic acid and crocin together boost cell growth and may help treat nerve injuries.
research Valproate-acid-induced cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
Valproic acid can cause a skin condition called leukocytoclastic vasculitis, which usually gets better after stopping the drug.
research [Neurosteroidogenesis and exploratory responses in rodents].
Certain substances can decrease or increase exploratory behavior in rodents.
research 532P Analyses of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) versus standard chemotherapy in the randomized phase III FORWARD I study in ovarian cancer (GOG 3011)
Mirvetuximab soravtansine improves quality of life and reduces symptoms more than standard chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients.
research Study of association between valproic acid levels, biotinidase activity and hair loss in Indian population: A cross-sectional comparative study
Valproic acid treatment may cause hair loss due to reduced biotinidase activity.
research Update in Hematology and Oncology: Evidence Published in 2010
Rivaroxaban and fondaparinux are effective for certain blood conditions, and hydroxyurea helps in sickle cell disease.
research Pharma maker recalls drug over undeclared anti-hypertensive drug
A medicine company has recalled a drug because it contained an unlisted blood pressure medication.
research Дослідження ПРОСПЕКТ IV (ПРОСтамол: ПЕрспективи Комбінованої Терапії) у хворих на доброякісну гіперплазію передміхурової залози
"Flosin – Prostamol Uno" effectively manages BPH symptoms with fewer side effects.
research A Neutralizing Prolactin Receptor Antibody Whose In Vivo Application Mimics the Phenotype of Female Prolactin Receptor-Deficient Mice
The antibody 005-C04 blocks prolactin receptors, causing reversible infertility, impaired lactation, and hair regrowth in female mice.
research Table of Contents
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research Non-clinical safety evaluation and risk assessment to human of aleglitazar, a dual PPAR α/γ agonist, and its major human metabolite
Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
research Pregnancy's lasting imprint: Late pregnancy allopregnanolone alters rat fear recall and medial prefrontal cortex activity
Pregnancy affects fear memory and brain activity in female rats.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of amino-pyridines as androgen receptor antagonists for stimulating hair growth and reducing sebum production
A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
research Valproic acid and/or rapamycin preconditioning protects hair follicle stem cells from oxygen glucose serum deprivation-induced oxidative injury via activating Nrf2 pathway.
Valproic acid and rapamycin protect hair follicle stem cells from damage by activating a protective pathway.
research Novel anticonvulsive effects of progesterone in a mouse model of hippocampal electrical kindling
Progesterone can reduce seizures without relying on the GABAA receptor pathway.
research Curly Hair: A Rare Side Effect of Sodium Valproate in a Child
Sodium valproate can rarely cause curly hair in children.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis.
Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Palmitoylethanolamide Stimulation Induces Allopregnanolone Synthesis in C6 Cells and Primary Astrocytes: Involvement of Peroxisome-Proliferator Activated Receptor-α
PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
research Dexmedetomidine-Loaded Hydrogel Microneedles Alleviate Acute Inflammatory Visceral Pain in Mice
Dexmedetomidine-loaded microneedles effectively reduce pain without sedation.
research Change in Hair Colour Induced by Valproic Acid
research Change in Hair Colour Induced by Valproic Acid
research Veterinary Pharmacology
Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.