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June 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, 93% of patients with inflammatory arthritis remained on the adalimumab biosimilar ABP 501 for 24 weeks after switching from the originator, with some switching back due to adverse reactions or reduced effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study examined the market trends for biologics that have lost patent exclusivity and predicted that drugs like adalimumab, once facing competition, could see price reductions and decreased market share, although the impact on accessibility and total patient use remains unclear.
December 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study highlights ongoing inequities in access and outcomes for inflammatory skin diseases in Latin America and emphasizes the need for regional registries, harmonized clinical guidelines, and policy reforms to improve equitable dermatologic care.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” This study demonstrates that bioequivalence for proposed 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules versus clinical 100-mg capsules can be supported using a PBPK model-based biowaiver, achieving over 90% probability of success.
59 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review discusses the complex causes and treatment challenges of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, emphasizing the need for biomarkers to predict treatment responses; it reports no new clinical results.
49 citations
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January 2018 in “Immunology” This review discusses the relationship between psoriasis and autoimmunity, focusing on autoimmune co-morbidities, but reports no new research findings.
37 citations
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January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” This review discusses the use of tofacitinib as a treatment for plaque psoriasis, highlighting its efficacy and safety in clinical trials, but notes unresolved questions regarding long-term safety.
18 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrition Research Reviews” In this scoping review, researchers found that while some dietary approaches may help improve psoriasis symptoms—particularly in those with obesity or coeliac disease—the overall evidence is limited, and larger studies are necessary to identify effective diets for the broader psoriasis population.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses adverse immune-mediated skin reactions associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, highlighting paradoxical reactions such as psoriasis that occur despite being treated with medications intended to alleviate the condition.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reviews the efficacy and safety of advanced therapies like TNFα inhibitors and IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, finding TNFα inhibitors particularly effective for severe or refractory cases, although prospective validation is needed for early intervention benefits.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” RV3466F lotion significantly reduces hair loss and improves acute telogen effluvium.
December 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeted therapy for skin cancer is complex due to the role of the hedgehog pathway in both cancer and hair growth.
This review discusses the off-label use of drugs like Minoxidil, Aripripazole, and others, providing insights for physicians and pharmacists but reports no new clinical findings.
October 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
59 citations
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February 2021 in “BMJ” This study found a strong dose-related increase in the risk of intracranial meningiomas associated with high doses of cyproterone acetate, with some reduction in risk after stopping the treatment.
27 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of natural product-derived compounds, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, to reverse multidrug resistance in tumors, emphasizing their role in regulating signaling pathways, proteins, and genes related to MDR, and aims to guide future research efforts in this area.
19 citations
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March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” In this narrative review, the researchers reported that the overall safety profile of drugs used for treating spondyloarthritis is generally good, with serious adverse events being rare, but emphasized the need for rheumatologists to tailor treatments and closely monitor patients for potential adverse events.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity” This review outlines drug repurposing as an efficient, low-cost strategy to identify new uses for existing drugs, highlighting various computational and experimental approaches as well as publicly available databases to aid in personalized pharmacotherapy.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” In this study, researchers found that in the UK, laser treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa had the highest participant eligibility and preference compared to other interventions, highlighting its potential priority in future trials.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” This case report describes a 50-year-old woman with palmoplantar psoriasis who developed alopecia areata after starting tildrakizumab, suggesting a possible paradoxical reaction related to the medication.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers analyzed adverse events linked to avacopan using FDA data, finding no high-priority safety concerns but identifying five potential new adverse events, including alopecia, primarily among American patients, and noting a higher risk of liver dysfunction in Japanese patients.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 15% minoxidil topical solution was more effective than low-level laser therapy in improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2026 in “Applied Health Economics and Health Policy” This study highlights the limited number of cross-sectoral evaluations of health interventions and suggests that guidance from health technology assessment agencies could enhance evidence and encourage novel investment in population health.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
This study reported that Sintilimab combined with chemotherapy may improve outcomes in advanced NSCLC patients but carries a higher risk of certain side effects, including hypothyroidism.
February 2024 in “PloS one” This review concluded that oral tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia, showing effectiveness in improving signs and symptoms but requiring regular monitoring for adverse effects. The authors emphasize the need for further extensive studies to solidify these findings.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
This article discusses the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba and emphasizes collaborating internationally to improve health policies and practices but reports no new research findings.