151 citations
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December 2004 in “Neuropharmacology” Progesterone reduces anxiety without needing progesterone receptors.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This review summarizes proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of postpartum depression, highlighting neuroendocrine and neurobiological changes, but reports no new findings and calls for integrated understanding of the disorder.
45 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses how various nutrients, such as flavonoids, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids, may support brain health by targeting stress-related pathways, potentially offering protective effects against neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders through their roles in oxidative stress reduction and neuroinflammation regulation.
34 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review highlights the use of natural products in cosmetic-containing herbals for skin and hair care but reports no new clinical results, calling attention to their claimed curative properties and minimal side effects.
15 citations
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June 2014 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Neurosteroids may help metyrapone reduce cocaine addiction.
12 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This study identified seven potential enzyme inhibitors from a Polygonum cuspidatum extract using ultrafiltration combined with high-performance liquid chromatography. These compounds showed inhibitory activity against tyrosinase, α-glucosidase, and xanthine oxidase, with most discovered in this extract for the first time.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” This review discusses the role of neuro(active)steroids, particularly those in the 5α reductase pathway, in modulating dopamine signaling and their impact on neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by dopamine imbalances, including addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's Disease.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report details a Taiwanese woman with scleredema adultorum and diabetes mellitus experiencing loss of eccrine glands, which led to frequent heat strokes and anhidrosis despite treatment.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 7-year-old boy with patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth and improvement in psychological well-being after a holistic homeopathic treatment identified emotional distress as a root cause.
September 2023 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” In this case report, a 24-year-old woman with PCOS-related symptoms improved her menstrual regularity and reduced symptoms like mood swings and facial hair growth through Ayurvedic treatments, highlighting their potential role in managing secondary amenorrhea without adverse effects.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study found that a nutrition intervention was more effective than nutrition education or medication alone in reducing symptoms of PCOS, with significant improvements in body measurements and testosterone levels.
May 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This research highlights the formulation of herbal hair oil using ingredients like Neem, Castor oil, and Coconut oil to address hair problems caused by environmental pollution and chemical products, aiming to maintain healthy hair without long-term side effects.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that the antiseizure activity of midazolam primarily occurs through synaptic GABA-A receptors, with no significant involvement of endogenous neurosteroids or extrasynaptic receptors.
December 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study provides evidence supporting the feasibility of presurgical, window-of-opportunity models to evaluate the preventive potential of candidate agents in cancer, using cases from breast, prostate, and colorectal settings.
December 2004 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” This study found that chronic ethanol exposure and withdrawal alter the expression and function of GABA-A receptors in rat hippocampal and cerebellar neurons, suggesting different roles for these receptors in controlling tonic inhibition.
114 citations
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March 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that, among COVID-19 patients in South Korea, hypertension, diabetes, and other comorbidities significantly increased mortality risk, with the age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index being a strong predictor of death.
39 citations
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February 1983 in “The BMJ” This study found that Asian mothers in Leicestershire from 1976 to 1981 had one and a half times the risk of perinatal mortality compared to non-Asian mothers, even when controlling for various factors.
31 citations
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May 2018 in “Housing Theory and Society” This article discusses defining criteria of social housing and proposes a new definition, without reporting new results.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Molecular Plant Pathology” This article reviews the molecular events in legume-rhizobia symbiosis, focusing on gene regulation, symbiotic pathways, and infection processes, but does not present new experimental findings.
19 citations
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” This article provides guidelines by ASPEN for managing parenteral nutrition shortages but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated the use of low-level laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia in adults, finding it a promising and safe at-home option for stimulating hair growth compared to sham devices, though further research is needed to confirm its clinical effectiveness.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Infectious diseases News Opinions Training” Tailoring COVID-19 measures to risk levels in the military improves health and readiness.
5 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study observed that areas with low socio-demographic index showed the greatest rise in the disease burden of alopecia areata from 1990 to 2019, while high SDI areas still carried the highest burden overall.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “BMC Public Health” In this study, EQ-5D-5L and SF-6DV2 showed suitable measurement properties in assessing health utility among Chinese university staff and students, though they reported differences in sensitivity and cannot be used interchangeably.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers highlighted the high global prevalence of immune-related skin diseases like dermatitis and psoriasis, noting that females are disproportionately affected, emphasizing the need for tailored public health strategies based on sex and region.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study suggests that human placenta hydrolysate reduces CFA-induced inflammatory pain in mice by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and protecting peripheral nerves.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Clinical & experimental allergy/Clinical and experimental allergy” This study found that the implementation of a streamlined referral pathway improved the rate of anaphylaxis referrals from an emergency department to a specialized allergy service from 0% in 2007 to 44% in 2016.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” This study found that post-COVID-19 syndrome incidence varied significantly by gender and identified ALP levels as a potential biomarker for its detection, challenging current diagnostic criteria.
In this study, baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was associated with predicting early trichoscopic response in patients undergoing PRP-based treatment for non-scarring alopecia.
December 2025 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” This study analyzed the economic burden of alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia, finding significant costs driven by productivity loss and drug expenses, with severe cases incurring higher expenses, emphasizing the need for better treatment protocols and access to therapies.