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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” This article provides contact details and affiliations for Amy M. Karch and Fred E. Karch; it presents no new research findings.
January 2025 in “Seizure” This study found that dual ASM therapies involving valproic acid were associated with poorer tolerability and specific adverse events, with cognitive side effects occurring prominently across all examined combinations.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that dalpiciclib is associated with fewer adverse events like diarrhea and hepatotoxicity compared to other CDK4/6 inhibitors, potentially offering better patient-perceived safety and quality of life.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review assesses the potential of dutasteride as a promising treatment for ALS due to its reported neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, but emphasizes that clinical studies are needed for confirmation.
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July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the authors propose that drugs like trazodone and antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine, which can induce priapism, may help restore libido synaptic circuits, offering potential treatment for post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that finasteride has selective effects on oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity in different brain regions in rats with thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy.
April 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
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December 2021 in “BMJ neurology open” This study on Alzheimer's patients found that chronic sodium selenate treatment (up to 23 months) was safe and well-tolerated, with most adverse events being mild, and suggested potential slowing of cognitive decline, though confirmation requires further controlled studies.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” This study found that finasteride blocked the progesterone-induced increase in spike-wave discharges in rats, suggesting that this effect of progesterone is mediated by its metabolite allopregnanolone.
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April 2018 in “Epilepsy research” This study indicated that administering letrozole to Swiss albino mice may have anticonvulsant effects against kainic acid-induced seizures by inhibiting testosterone aromatization to 17β-estradiol and increasing anticonvulsant metabolites in the hippocampus.
August 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three EDAR gene variants potentially linked to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in three Pakistani families, which could aid in genetic counseling for similar cases.
November 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” This study developed a consensus document to guide danazol discontinuation in hereditary angioedema patients, enhancing the standardization and safety of treatment protocols.
July 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This research suggests that the drugs trazodone and chlorpromazine, which have effects on specific receptors, may help restore libido synaptic circuits and potentially treat sexual dysfunction associated with post-SSRI and post-finasteride syndromes.
April 2023 in “Neurology” This study examined treatments for emesis in young Alexander disease patients, finding that 95% responded positively to valproic acid, which was more effective than anti-reflux medications or cyproheptadine, though some adverse effects require monitoring.
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March 2012 in “JAMA” Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” This review discusses several new pharmacological products, including those for cardiovascular prevention and overactive bladder, but notes challenges in defining their therapeutic roles and provides safety updates on existing medications; it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2015 in “The European research journal” This case report describes reversible hair loss in a patient taking aripiprazole, suggesting this side effect may be common among psychotropic medications.
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March 2019 in “American journal of geriatric psychiatry/The American journal of geriatric psychiatry” This case study highlights the challenges inpatient psychiatric teams face in managing end-of-life care for patients with advanced Alzheimer's, particularly in honoring DNR/DNI orders and coordinating hospice transfers.
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September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
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