November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Tailored medication preparation and ongoing education are crucial for effective treatments.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and staying updated on various health conditions.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author shares experiences from a six-month curricular internship, highlighting activities such as arterial pressure monitoring in a community pharmacy and addressing off-label rituximab use at a hospital, alongside discussions of hair loss treatments and nutritional supplementation for dysphagia in the elderly.
June 2024 in “BioSCIENCE” This study reviewed the use of microinfusion of microparticles (MMP®) with methotrexate for treating alopecia frontal fibrosante and found it reduced symptoms associated with the condition and improved specific scalp measurements, showing that the technique is safe and well-tolerated.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details the experiences gained during a pharmacy internship in both hospital and community settings, highlighting the preparation of sildenafil suspensions for hospital use, patient consultations on autoimmune conditions, and educational material creation in community pharmacy, alongside insights into diabetes and ADHD treatments.
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
April 2024 in “Contribuciones a las ciencias sociales” This literature review found that combining essential oils with clay therapy can treat dandruff and seborrhea, but notes that this approach is not widely recognized, indicating a need for further research.
In this integrative review, researchers assessed the efficacy of oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding that it appears effective, especially for female androgenetic alopecia, though evidence quality is very low and side effects limit its use compared to topical forms.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This narrative review reported that intradermal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma showed objective improvement and increased patient satisfaction in treating periorbital wrinkles, though the authors noted the need for further rigorous studies to confirm these findings.
February 2024 in “Recima21” This study explored the connections between Covid-19 and hair loss issues like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, highlighting the virus's potential trigger effect and underscoring the importance of comprehensive post-Covid-19 treatment strategies that consider immune, psychological, and hair cycle factors.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” This review presents possible classifications of psychological disorders that significantly impact dermatology, along with their clinical characteristics and comorbidities, highlighting lesions as potential warning signs based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a dog diagnosed with both ehrlichiosis and demodicosis showed significant clinical improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of doxycycline, ivermectin, diphenhydramine, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap baths, noticeable by the 14th and 28th days of therapy.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this narrative review, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are identified as effective interventions for stress management, influencing emotional processes through various application methods and promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This review analyzes Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy for facial aesthetics, discussing its principles, efficacy, safety, and future research directions, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
Dental procedures and treatments show promise but need more research for conclusive results.
This study found significant cephalometric changes in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion treated with rapid maxillary expansion and reverse traction, demonstrating maxilla advancement and improved facial convexity.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this study, a pharmacy internship report describes a six-month community pharmacy internship, detailing activities to promote sleep quality, sun protection, hypertension screening, and detecting medication errors, as well as in-depth discussions on smoking cessation and alopecia treatments.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and optimizing treatment outcomes.
September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study, conducted at the Surgical Outpatient Clinics of the Medical Research Institute in Alexandria, Egypt, found that post-bariatric surgery patients commonly experienced gastrointestinal and dermatological issues, fatigue, impaired physical activity, and psychological conditions like anxiety within the first year after surgery.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” This integrative literature review investigated clinical trials on using medicinal plants, herbal products, and dietary supplements for treating alopecia, noting a need for further studies due to limited chemical-pharmaceutical analyses of the plant species involved, which include Allium sativum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
This study used TikTok videos to explore experiences of individuals with lupus erythematosus, revealing that mucocutaneous symptoms significantly impact mental health and body image, while pharmacologic treatments are often viewed negatively, leading to important implications for clinical interactions and validation.
June 2023 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This study reviewed literature on phototherapy for hair loss, finding that both high and low-power phototherapy can promote hair growth, but choosing the appropriate power level is essential for effective results.
This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles from various sources for skin rejuvenation and cosmetic use, noting promising results, especially with mesenchymal stem cell-derived vesicles, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
In this study, a very low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly improved metabolic and hormonal profiles in obese men, but did not significantly enhance most semen parameters except for sperm motility.