15 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines drug repositioning as a strategy for combating bacterial infections, highlighting its potential to address multidrug-resistant strains and antibiotic resistance by analyzing safety profiles, synergistic combinations, and promising results for drugs initially used for other conditions.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” This review discusses post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and managing the variety of persistent symptoms, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.
2 citations
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December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Achieving original hair density with transplants is unrealistic; skilled practitioners are essential for the best results.
December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Indonesia's dermatologic surgery training program aims to improve patient care by educating skilled surgeons.
December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experts discussed sedation, hair transplant techniques, and called for respectful professional communication.
16 citations
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August 1967 in “JAMA” This study reports that diffuse alopecia of the scalp developed in some women during or after using oral contraceptive drugs, suggesting a potential link between the medication and hair loss.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential medicinal benefits of Cuscuta reflexa, a parasitic plant known for its bioactive compounds, while emphasizing the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic mechanisms and integrate its use into mainstream medicine.
40 citations
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December 2012 in “Epilepsia” This review discusses the role of δ-subunit-containing GABA A receptors and neurosteroids in temporal lobe epilepsy, highlighting their plasticity and potential pharmacological implications, without reporting new clinical results.
27 citations
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May 2008 in “Neuroscience” This study found that altering neonatal neurosteroid levels affected anxiety and aversive learning in adult rats, possibly through changes in hippocampal GABAergic functions.
25 citations
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
8 citations
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January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses surgical treatments for male pattern hair loss in black individuals, emphasizing the need for technique adjustments due to specific characteristics of black skin and hair, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and reported bioactivities of Elephantopus scaber, but provides no new experimental results; the authors call for more research on its anticancer potential.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 57% of healthcare workers experienced persistent post-COVID-19 complications, with common symptoms including hair loss, easy fatigability, mood swings, and anxiety.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study found that ultrasound assisted microwave extraction was more efficient than other methods for extracting luteolin from Eclipta prostrata, reducing extraction time and simplifying the process.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Revue neurologique” This study reports that both a 9-month-old with phenylketonuria on a phenylalanine-free diet and mice on a deficient diet exhibited severe health issues, highlighting the need for cautious dietary management.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” This study found that hair from the vertex posterior is a reliable sampling region for detecting zolpidem intake, showing consistent drug concentration and peak position compared to other scalp regions.
451 citations
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.
59 citations
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November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study suggests that cerebrospinal fluid levels of the neurosteroids allopregnanolone and pregnanolone correlate negatively with PTSD and negative mood symptoms, with potential sex-specific differences in synthesis enzyme blocks.
47 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
46 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study identified the presence of apoptotic or necrotic keratinocytes and hair shaft dystrophy as potential markers of hair loss in patients with HIV-1 infection.
36 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found genetic variations, including de novo variants and copy number variations, that may be associated with phenotypic discordance in monozygotic twins with various clinical conditions.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that Prosopis farcta is a rich source of phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity, suggesting its potential for use in food, beverage, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the increasing number of women opting for surgical hair restoration and attributes it to improved techniques and greater public awareness, but reports no clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for immune-mediated central nervous system diseases but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review examines the traditional uses and biological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Ayurveda, but reports no new clinical results; the authors identify a gap in evidence supporting its medicinal potential.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift” This study reports a case of fatal HHV-6 encephalitis and vasculitis in a previously healthy 49-year-old male, highlighting the occurrence of this condition even in individuals without typical risk factors, such as immunocompromised status.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study found that young women with PCOS exhibited altered white matter microstructure and reduced cognitive performance compared to matched controls.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” In this literature review, potential health risks of toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products were linked to issues such as cancer, reproductive abnormalities, and skin diseases, highlighting concerns over ingredients like talc, parabens, and phthalates.