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December 2017 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This review discusses the traditional and pharmacological uses of Cuscuta reflexa, but it reports no new clinical results, calling attention to its potential antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified that the ethanol extract of Selaginella doederleinii may enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating cervical cancer cells while also providing chemopreventive benefits.
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March 2012 in “Zhongxiyi jiehe xuebao” This review discusses the pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and medicinal uses of Cuscuta reflexa but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2004 This study found that while some extracts from DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang showed potential in inhibiting 5-reductase type Ⅱ and had antioxidant activity, they were not effective in extending the hair growth period.
March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
December 2021 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This literature review found that combinations of certain herbal extracts with coconut oil, such as Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Centella asiatica, promoted hair growth in animals over 30 days, with varied results across rat and rabbit models.
August 2021 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This literature review found that combining coconut oil with various herbal extracts can promote hair growth in rats and rabbits, with different combinations producing varying hair length increases over 18 to 30 days.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes a 27-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, characterized by symptoms including fever, dysarthria, dysphagia, oral candidiasis, nail dystrophy, alopecia, hypoparathyroidism, and dilated cardiomyopathy. The study highlights unique bilateral symmetrical brain calcifications and underscores the syndrome’s diverse manifestations.
July 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This narrative review explores current understanding and management of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental factors, and discussing diagnostic approaches like trichoscopy alongside emerging therapeutic strategies.
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September 1998 in “Eye” This study observed that 19% of patients with Graves' orbitopathy experienced induced diplopia after orbital decompression, with high patient satisfaction reported following both coronal and translid approaches.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential medicinal benefits of Cuscuta reflexa, a parasitic plant known for its bioactive compounds, while emphasizing the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic mechanisms and integrate its use into mainstream medicine.
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
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July 2010 in “Cell” This study identifies mutations in the SRD5A3 gene as a cause of a new type of congenital disorder of glycosylation, impacting mental, ophthalmologic, and cerebellar functions.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores nano-quercetin formulations to enhance the solubility, stability, and targeted delivery of quercetin, highlighting its potential efficacy in treating cancer, inflammation, metabolic diseases, and tissue regeneration, though challenges in biocompatibility, toxicity, and production remain, per this source.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review examines the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), focusing on its pharmacological properties and traditional uses in Unani medicine for various ailments, and highlighting its range of biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
April 2025 in “Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 )” In this study, researchers observed that Cuscuta reflexa extract mitigated inflammation and oxidative stress in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hypertrophy in Wistar rats, suggesting its potential as an adjunctive therapy for BPH.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” In this analysis, Professor Ma Shuanquan attributes androgenetic alopecia to liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunctions and describes a treatment approach using Chinese medicines focused on these organs, suggesting individualization and noting significant therapeutic effects.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review highlights that while traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy come with significant side effects, plant-based medicines offer promising anticancer properties with fewer adverse effects, as endorsed by the World Health Organization.
This study developed a new analytical method to identify a wide range of endocrine disrupting compounds in full-term amniotic fluid, revealing diverse substances with potential endocrine activity.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” This review discusses the current advancements in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and it reports no new results.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This article explores the role of ethno-medicinal plants in hair growth and loss treatments but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting Ayurveda's long-standing use in addressing hair-related issues.
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” This study developed a framework to handle missing participant data in systematic reviews for continuous outcomes, finding varied impacts on confidence in effect estimates across reviewed cases.
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem cells from the oral cavity for tissue regeneration in oral and maxillofacial surgery but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” In this pilot study, no significant differences were observed between memantine and placebo groups in young adults with Down syndrome on the primary memory outcomes, but some improvement was noted in a secondary measure.