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October 2021 in “Seizure” Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
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June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
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January 2022 in “Genetics Research” Using hemocoagulase with platelet-rich plasma in hip replacement can lessen blood loss and improve healing and blood clotting.
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May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Sodium valproate can cause reversible hair loss in some patients.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
November 2023 in “Children” Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Using focused ultrasound on the brain can help epilepsy medicine work better in rats.
March 2009 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
April 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.