8 citations
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July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” This study found that post-finasteride syndrome patients showed a tissue-specific methylation pattern of the SRD5A2 promoter in cerebrospinal fluid, potentially affecting neuroactive steroid levels and related behavioral symptoms.
4 citations
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July 2001 in “Personality and Individual Differences” This study found that mental rotation and neuroticism demonstrated curvilinear relationships with hair loss, suggesting that dihydrotestosterone levels might affect spatial cognition and personality traits in men.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article reviews the possible therapeutic activities of Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts and their components, noting their potential effects on neuro-cognitive, metabolic, and other health conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Nature communications” This study found that stimulating toll-like receptor 5 via mucosal delivery of a flagellin-containing fusion protein effectively extended lifespan and enhanced healthspan in mice, including improved bone density and cognitive capacity.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Radiation oncology journal” This study suggests that low-dose radiotherapy may lead to temporary neurological improvements in some Alzheimer's patients, with 20% showing cognitive improvement at 6 months; it was well-tolerated, though larger trials are needed for confirmation.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” In this study, researchers found an increase in daily physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic among students, with a notable rise in leisure walking and transportation, but also increased weekday sedentary behavior in men.
In this study, lower dihydrotestosterone and higher testosterone levels were linked to increased brain activation during response inhibition, although no behavioral changes were detected.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review reported that rosemary shows promise in managing ischemic stroke and other oxidative stress-related conditions due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, highlighting its potential neuroprotective benefits for cognitive and brain health.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Sciences” This study in Iraq highlights significant links between COVID-19 outcomes and factors such as gender, education, age, and social behaviors, underscoring the importance of preventive measures and targeted interventions to enhance pandemic response.
72 citations
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” This article discusses the potential effects of exogenous testosterone, highlighting that its impact on prostate cancer progression, cardiovascular health, and behavior remains uncertain and needs further investigation.
28 citations
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens affect behavior, hair, bones, muscles, and the heart, and can be used to treat certain conditions.
60 citations
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June 2007 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” In this study, withdrawal from progesterone and treatment with finasteride were associated with increased signs of depression-like behavior in female mice, suggesting decreased allopregnanolone levels may play a role.
76 citations
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November 1997 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This study found an association between abnormally high plasma testosterone concentrations and aggressive behaviors in certain autistic individuals.
248 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study demonstrated that stress-derived neurosteroid THDOC shifts from inhibiting to activating the HPA axis under stress, presenting potential therapeutic targets for stress-related disorders.
254 citations
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January 2012 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review discusses the role of stem cell progeny as integral components of stem cell niches, offering feedback that may influence different stem cell systems' microenvironments, but it presents no new research findings.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that opiate use was particularly associated with personality and behavioral disorders, while cannabis and legal highs were linked to psychotic disorders, and legal highs with schizophrenia.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This cohort study found no overall increased risk of suicidal behaviors with finasteride versus dutasteride in men aged 50 and older, but suggested potential risk for those with a history of mood disorders.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” In this study, naringenin and its methylated derivatives reduced depression-like behaviors and inflammation markers in mice exposed to finasteride, suggesting their potential as effective and safe anti-depressive agents.
This article examines how digital technologies, drawing on Marshall McLuhan's concept of media as an "extension of man," transform design thinking by creating new possibilities without replacing it, emphasizing the need for a hybrid, reflective practice in design.
November 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This review compiles evidence indicating that rosemary essential oil may enhance cognitive function, sleep quality, mood, and pain management in aromatherapy; however, it also notes potential allergic reactions, emphasizing caution in its use.
January 2016 in “Medicinski Podmladak” This study found that finasteride led to increased anxiety-like behavior related to bright spaces in rats, but did not significantly affect open space anxiety-like behavior.
92 citations
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December 2020 in “Brain Sciences” This review discusses the potential of various Indian herbal medicines in treating cognitive impairment related to Alzheimer's disease but reports no new clinical findings; it highlights the need for further research.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” This study identified mutations in the STUB1 gene linked to hereditary cerebellar ataxia with cognitive impairment, revealing potential effects on protein function and patient symptoms, including accelerated aging.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Forensic Sciences” This review concludes that anabolic–androgenic steroid abuse may lead to significant neurotoxicity, affecting brain structure, neurotransmitter systems, and increasing the risk of mood disorders and cognitive deficits.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This systematic review reported that habit reversal training showed the most consistent benefit for treating pediatric trichotillomania, while evidence for pharmacological treatments and alternative therapies like N-acetylcysteine remains insufficient, highlighting the need for early behavioral intervention and further research into standardized treatment protocols.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This research emphasizes the importance of integrating pre-treatment psychological assessments for individuals considering finasteride, highlighting that these assessments could help identify those prone to nocebo responses, potentially reducing adverse symptom development more related to cognitive vulnerabilities than to the drug itself.
31 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” This case report found that vitamin D3 supplementation may improve hair growth and reduce hair-pulling behavior in patients with trichotillomania, as observed in two female patients over 3 to 4 months.
4 citations
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January 1970 in “Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons” This report highlights a case of adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare disease, diagnosed in a young boy with neuropsychiatric symptoms and Addison's disease, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and genetic counseling.