September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences”
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May 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, content analysis of German YouTube videos revealed that women frequently experience both positive and negative symptoms related to oral contraceptive use and discontinuation, with bodily sensations often influencing their decisions to start or stop the pill.
This study found that a significant portion of counterfeit drugs seized among bodybuilders did not match their labels, with many containing undeclared anabolic steroids or other unexpected active ingredients.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study describes the development of microneedle array patches for finasteride that released the drug over 7 to 14 days in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative to oral treatments for long-term management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers created a coamorphous system combining tadalafil and finasteride that demonstrated improved solubility, dissolution, and stability compared to their physical mixture, offering potential therapeutic advantages for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
This source explains that Equine Cushing’s disease, or PPID, in horses is due to the degeneration of brain cells producing dopamine, leading to elevated cortisol levels and characteristic symptoms; it outlines diagnosis methods and emphasizes life-long pergolide treatment to manage the condition.
January 2008 in “Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study concluded that Quzhi Fangtuo Pill significantly improved outcomes in early androgenetic alopecia compared to Chuzhi Shengfa Pill, with an effective rate of 60.42% versus 22.22%.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source provides an overview of diagnostic and treatment innovations for gastrointestinal disorders, such as wireless capsule technology for motility assessment and new methods for treating constipation and nausea, highlighting both current and emerging techniques.
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company model offers substantial cost savings on men's health medications compared to Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for long-term treatments.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This piece describes the EndoPump Male Enhancement supplement, which claims to enhance erections and libido, but notes that there is insufficient medical evidence supporting the efficacy of its ingredients for sexual health.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” The document concludes that H2-antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are highly effective for ulcers, eradicating Helicobacter pylori is important to prevent recurrence, and misoprostol helps with NSAID-related ulcers.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
August 2002 in “Inpharma Weekly”
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a new topical solution, AB-102, containing a high concentration of a weak α1 agonist, significantly reduces hair shedding during brushing by up to 77% without causing cardiac or hemodynamic adverse events.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that the extract of Bidens pilosa L. improved dry eye symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in rats by enhancing tear production, stabilizing the tear film, and reducing lacrimal gland inflammation.
December 2021 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” This study suggests that combining finasteride with traditional herbal formulas Yongdamsagan-tang or Paljung-san may not interfere with drug metabolism while potentially enhancing anti-inflammatory effects for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.
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December 2016 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” This study concluded that Finasteride can be effectively delivered in matrix tablets using different polymer ratios for sustained release.
This abstract provides information on various oral contraceptives, their potential hazardous interactions, and possible side effects, without presenting new research findings.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health (IJPMH)” This study explored the effects of a 50% hydroalcoholic UPBF extract on BPH in testosterone propionate-induced rats, finding significant improvements in prostate-related parameters and lower urinary tract symptoms at a 200 mg/kg dose, suggesting potential use in BPH management.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
4 citations
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April 2015 in “대한비뇨기종양학회지” This study concluded that packaging tamsulosin and finasteride together for co-administration in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia improves medication adherence compared to packaging each drug separately.
February 2006 in “Inpharma Weekly”
December 2021 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” In this study, a microneedle patch system using pullulan as a polymer was found to efficiently deliver finasteride, promising convenience and effectiveness in treating hair loss.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study reported that a subcutaneous injection formulation using PLGA microspheres to release finasteride stably achieved sustained monthly drug delivery without burst release in beagle dogs, with a dose of 16.8 mg identified as optimal for potential first-in-human trials.
23 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that cucurbitacin I from bitter melon most effectively inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells and promoted hair cell growth in cell cultures.
June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the potential of oral bicalutamide as a promising treatment for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results.