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      Targeted Therapy in Melanoma

      research Targeted Therapy in Melanoma

      21 citations, February 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
      Highlights

      research Highlights

      July 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association”
      Melatonin may help with nerve pain, a hepatitis C drug is effective but has side effects, a treatment for mouth sores works but can cause blood issues, ear reconstruction with an implant is safe, HIV transmission from mother to child in Taiwan is now 0% with treatment, certain blood problems are more common in people with a tongue condition, a gene and being overweight are linked to hair loss in some women, a new technique could reduce radiation for lung nodule patients, a hepatitis treatment may lower cancer recurrence after a procedure, and adding extra screening improves tuberculosis detection in patients with lung infections.
      Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      research Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
      Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      research Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
      Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period

      research Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
      Use of Chemotherapy During Human Pregnancy

      research Use of Chemotherapy During Human Pregnancy

      724 citations, April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology”
      Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
      Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters

      research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters

      310 citations, November 2011 in “Environment International”
      Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
      Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy

      research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy

      23 citations, February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology”
      A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
      Clinical Case Notes: Lipoid Proteinosis - A Rare Disorder with Pathognomonic Lid Lesions

      research Clinical Case Notes: Lipoid Proteinosis - A Rare Disorder with Pathognomonic Lid Lesions

      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.
      Clinical Case Notes: Castleman's Disease of the Lacrimal Gland

      research Clinical Case Notes: Castleman's Disease of the Lacrimal Gland

      9 citations, February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology”
      The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
      BCG'osis

      research BCG'osis

      2 citations, February 1981 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”
      A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.
      News Review: Lipid Technology May 2014

      research News Review: Lipid Technology May 2014

      1 citations, May 2014 in “Lipid Technology”
      New cleaning surfactants, biofuel production plans, dairy expansions, improved lipid testing methods, and various product launches and developments were reported in lipid technology.
      Book Reviews

      research Book Reviews

      1 citations, February 1999 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health”
      The document concludes that each reviewed medical book is useful for its specific area in pediatric care, especially the "Neonatal Formulary" for neonatal drug information.
      Gene Variant in Amish a Clue to Better Aging

      research Gene Variant in Amish a Clue to Better Aging

      January 2018 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news”
      A genetic mutation linked to longer life and less disease was found in the Amish, and a drug is being developed to replicate these benefits.
      Veterinary Pharmacology

      research Veterinary Pharmacology

      June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology”
      Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
      Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

      research Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

      September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
      Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events

      research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events

      March 2021 in “Clin-Alert”
      The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.