September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
74 citations,
February 2011 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Sumatriptan injections, high-flow oxygen, and verapamil effectively treat cluster headaches.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
27 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Kidney International” The woman was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after initial misdiagnosis and improved with proper treatment.
48 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
2 citations,
January 2010 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Dermatological drugs and cosmetics can cause serious side effects like cancer, allergies, and heart issues.
April 2024 in “Public health” Vaccination and timely treatment reduce the risk of long COVID.
353 citations,
February 2022 in “Nature Immunology” Long-haul COVID can cause lasting symptoms affecting many body systems and may be linked to ongoing inflammation and immune system issues.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” Long COVID affects over half of COVID-19 survivors, causing a range of symptoms like fatigue and neurological issues, with no specific treatment yet.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
November 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.
8 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
1 citations,
October 2015 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.
October 2014 in “Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology” Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
11 citations,
October 2011 in “Allergologia et immunopathologia” A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
1 citations,
October 2000 in “Pediatrics in Review” The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
9 citations,
April 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
82 citations,
September 2011 in “Quality of Life Research” Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.
71 citations,
May 1975 in “The American journal of surgery” The patient's liver did not fully grow back and she had serious temporary side effects after a very large liver surgery.
34 citations,
July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
26 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
26 citations,
March 2003 in “Pediatrics” Oral steroids may effectively treat recurrent intussusception in children with ILH, possibly avoiding surgery.
22 citations,
June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.