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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Afatinib, neratinib, and zanubrutinib could be effective against KRASG12C-mutant tumors.
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February 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” Washing baby socks without flipping them inside out may increase the risk of Hair Tourniquet Syndrome.
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
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April 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
July 2019 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Obesity greatly affects polycystic ovarian syndrome, and losing weight should be the first treatment for obese patients to improve their chances of ovulation and pregnancy.
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.
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August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
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September 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
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July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” Seresto® collar is safe to use with Advocate® and Profender® on dogs and cats.