April 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that big chain pharmacies in Pennsylvania charged significantly higher prices for generic BPH medications compared to independent pharmacies, which had more regional price variation.
3 citations
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November 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses the evolving landscape of dermatology, highlighting challenges pharmaceutical companies face with novel drug development, while smaller dermatology-focused companies lead in innovation; it reports no new results.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study revealed that 44.48% of people in Ghaziabad are familiar with common herbal medicines, with lower awareness of lesser-known options, prompting the creation of an educational package.
1 citations
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February 2011 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” This thesis explored the relationship between wholesale and retail prescription drug prices and concluded that unexpected negative mark-ups and inaccurate wholesale price comparisons suggest further investigation is needed.
February 2024 in “Journal of Robotic Surgery” This review described the growing field of surgical robotics and highlighted various companies producing surgical robots primarily in America and Europe, emphasizing the robots' potential to improve surgical outcomes in multiple specialties but also noting their limitations.
March 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” This text is a website user interface and does not include an abstract summary or research findings.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the total cost of evaluating and treating polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women in the United States to be $4.36 billion, suggesting more liberal screening could be beneficial.
189 citations
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana with responsive root hairs efficiently acquired phosphorus under low-phosphorus conditions compared to mutants, suggesting an adaptive advantage in nutrient-limited environments.
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October 2020 in “Cell & Bioscience” This review examines mesenchymal stem cell therapy as a promising alternative for end-stage liver disease, discussing completed clinical trials and highlighting challenges that must be addressed before clinical application.
49 citations
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August 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” This review discusses 3D bioprinting methods for urological diseases, noting its potential to create functional organs for transplantation despite challenges in replicating organ complexity and material limitations.
36 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” This review discusses various gene therapy and non-viral delivery methods to promote angiogenesis for chronic wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results.
35 citations
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June 2005 in “The Milbank Quarterly” This article describes a framework for evaluating new health technologies by integrating quantitative evidence with qualitative assessments and using precedents to guide policy decisions, without reporting new clinical results.
26 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review aims to systematically evaluate the various types of antimicrobial wound dressings and current research on antimicrobial agents, providing insights for innovative treatments of infected wounds, due to the lack of comprehensive studies on their efficacy in promoting wound healing.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” In a swine model, this study found that a novel micro-coring needle device increased skin thickness and collagen content, suggesting potential as a safer, cost-effective alternative to laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation.
10 citations
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January 2007 This paper argues that trademark use theory is flawed and should be abandoned in favor of a contextual analysis approach to better address trademark disputes and lawmaking.
10 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the use of laser technology in hair transplantation and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing its role in achieving natural results in cosmetic hair restoration.
This review discusses the increasing role of machine learning in drug repurposing, demonstrating how algorithms can reveal new therapeutic uses for existing drugs and predict side effects, with potential benefits for precision medicine, while also addressing ethical and privacy concerns.
8 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This commentary discusses the public health implications of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and provides no new research results.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This review reported that anxiety, particularly generalized anxiety disorder, is common among patients with various medical illnesses, highlighting the need for its recognition and proper assessment in these settings.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Market Access & Health Policy” This paper discusses the introduction and advantages of an Insurance-Based Billing Model for scalp cooling devices in the USA, which can enhance access to this treatment for reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, particularly benefiting underserved and disadvantaged populations.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This article discusses the increasing trend of retargeting existing drugs for new indications and emphasizes the need for additional support in drug development, without reporting specific new results.
5 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical hypotheses” This article discusses the potential of using flutamide and finasteride for complete androgen blockade in early-stage, low-grade prostate cancer and suggests they may improve symptom-free and overall survival compared to observation.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers examined chronic hepatitis B patients and found that those undergoing interferon therapy reported higher quality of life than those on non-antiviral or nucleoside/nucleotide analogue treatments, despite potential side effects.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina)” This article explores prevention options for skin breakdown in pediatric intensive care patients, focusing on the effectiveness of barrier protection versus specialty surfaces, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Jambura Journal of Mathematics” This review analyzes the research on production delivery strategies using n-vehicle, highlighting recent developments and suggesting areas for future study, but it reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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May 2012 in “Aktuelle Urologie” This review discusses chemoprevention for prostate cancer and suggests that further open and unbiased investigation into various preventive compounds, including 5α-reductase inhibitors, is needed.
1 citations
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February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A cheap stainless steel container from a retail store can store liquid nitrogen effectively for 8-12 hours, saving money for medical practitioners.
May 2026 in “The Bioscan.” This review discusses the process and advantages of drug repurposing, highlighting its potential to expedite development and improve therapeutic outcomes with examples like sildenafil and metformin.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This study indicates that while EV-based therapies are advancing towards clinical use in regenerative medicine, addressing methodological and regulatory hurdles is essential to fully harness their therapeutic potential.