March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Some people have a genetic variation that makes them less effective at breaking down drugs.
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June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.
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May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
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April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.
IVL-DrugFluidic® can mass-produce high-quality, long-acting injectable drug microspheres, improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
September 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Lactium, a milk protein, can help reduce symptoms of skin disorders linked to stress and anxiety without side effects.
September 2012 in “International Current Pharmaceutical Journal” CHOP chemotherapy causes many side effects but is generally well tolerated.
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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March 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
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February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.