October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author shares experiences from a six-month curricular internship, highlighting activities such as arterial pressure monitoring in a community pharmacy and addressing off-label rituximab use at a hospital, alongside discussions of hair loss treatments and nutritional supplementation for dysphagia in the elderly.
February 2024 in “Curēus” This case report describes an 83-year-old man who developed focal neurotoxicity, including paralysis and pain, in the area treated with topical 5-fluorouracil cream for actinic keratoses, suggesting a potential neurotoxic risk associated with the drug, especially in those with a specific genetic deficiency.
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January 2016 in “Scientifica” Researchers created a reliable method to measure dexpanthenol and resorcinol in hair products.
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses various aspects of collagen, proposing "extended collagen carential disease" as a new concept tied to nutritional deficiencies, notably Vitamin C's role in maintaining collagen health.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobins among patients with adult-acquired panhypopituitarism undergoing long-term GH replacement therapy, with two developing diabetes requiring treatment.