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October 1995 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Docetaxel is effective against various cancers but mainly causes neutropenia.
Single-dose parenteral iron is safe and effective for children with inflammatory bowel disease and iron-deficiency anemia.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
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April 2024 in “The Oncologist” Sacituzumab govitecan improves quality of life and symptoms in breast cancer patients, except for causing more diarrhea.
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Propofol can easily cause deep sedation, so caution is needed when using it for procedures.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
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July 2019 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Low alternating doses of sodium divalproate reduced migraine frequency but caused weight gain.
September 2025 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” The ACP's migraine treatment guidelines are flawed and don't prioritize patient safety.
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.
October 2006 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Antioxidants can block the cancer-fighting effects of doxorubicin.
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January 1996 in “Clinical infectious diseases/Clinical infectious diseases (Online. University of Chicago. Press)” Fluconazole is somewhat effective for skin-related sporotrichosis but less so for severe forms, and should be a backup treatment.
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April 2008 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Acarbose may improve PCOS symptoms and fertility, but more research is needed.
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February 1993 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Measuring OPC-17116 in hair can reliably indicate drug exposure and timing.
July 2009 in “Guoji yiyao weisheng daobao” Combining α1A-blockers with Prozac is more effective for treating premature ejaculation than Prozac alone.
GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause skin and hair issues due to rapid weight loss, but these can be managed with proper care and treatments.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
April 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
January 2016 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” Doxazosin may cause breast enlargement and pain in men.
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January 2005 The "Opus-5" diode laser is effective for treating oral submucous fibrosis.
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Zinc is crucial for nutrition, especially in patients with specific health conditions, and requires careful supplementation and monitoring.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A new accurate and reliable method was developed to measure Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide together in medicines.
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November 1978 in “Annals of internal medicine” Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
Higher DHEA-S levels are linked to smaller ovarian volume in women with PCOS.
Women with PCOS have significant metabolic issues like insulin resistance after eating a high-fat meal.
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October 1982 in “PubMed” Oral zinc supplements quickly resolved skin issues from zinc deficiency.
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