13 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “Aging male/The aging male” Higher BMI and lower testosterone are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer.
10 citations,
January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds might be a promising alternative for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Inhaling medicine may reduce side effects and improve treatment for a major lung cancer type.
2 citations,
June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” A man's bald spot grew hair after starting cancer treatment with gefitinib.
1 citations,
October 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Plant-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases like cancer and inflammation.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” Topical aprepitant reduces skin rash and hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The cat had a rare condition linked to cancer, leading to its euthanasia.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
April 2008 in “Companion Animal” The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
October 2024 in “Media Farmasi” Combining soursop leaf extract with doxorubicin may improve breast cancer treatment and reduce side effects.
May 2019 in “Gastroenterology” Androgen lowering medications don't significantly change HCV-related liver cancer risk in men.
179 citations,
July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
76 citations,
June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
48 citations,
July 2008 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
45 citations,
January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
25 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
18 citations,
December 2017 in “Medicine” Adding celecoxib to chemotherapy improves survival and quality of life for gastric cancer patients with positive COX-2.
17 citations,
June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
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July 2013 in “Cell Reports” Indian Hedgehog helps control skin cell growth and protects against aggressive skin cancer.
14 citations,
June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2021 in “RSC chemical biology” Wnt activation shows promise for regenerative medicine but requires selective targeting to minimize risks like cancer.
12 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of international medical research” Pemetrexed is as effective as docetaxel but has fewer side effects for treating nonsmall-cell lung cancer after EGFR-TKI therapy failure.
10 citations,
October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.