Anesthetizing walruses is difficult and risky due to their size and sudden health changes.
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This letter discusses a case of iododerma in pregnancy linked to iodinated multivitamin use, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study addresses the scarcity of information on the effectiveness and safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating COVID-19-associated telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss observed in some patients after COVID-19 infection, but does not report specific results.
September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
This study evaluated local treatment with minoxidil 2% watery solution in patients with androgenetic alopecia but did not report detailed clinical outcomes.
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November 2013 in “Neuroscience” This study suggests that progesterone has both THP/GABAA-dependent and independent anticonvulsive effects in a hippocampal-kindled mouse model.
This study focused on developing a nanoemulsion-based gel for delivering minoxidil, aiming to enhance its contact time with the scalp and potentially improve skin absorption compared to conventional topical solutions.
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July 2008 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” This study found that finasteride dose-dependently blocked the acquisition of ethanol drinking in mice and maintained reduced consumption even after treatment ended.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This phase I study reported that ETC-159, targeting Wnt signalling, showed tolerable safety profiles at doses that inhibit its pathway, though bone turnover markers increased, warranting early and regular monitoring. No tumor responses were observed, but two patients achieved stable disease for several cycles.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case study, the use of somatostatin analogues was effective in localizing and confirming a neuroendocrine lung tumor as the source of ectopic ACTH syndrome, leading to marked clinical improvement in a patient unable to undergo surgery.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that a topical gel containing Minoxidil and Tofacitinib citrate showed promise for treating alopecia areata, with formulation F5 demonstrating effective drug release and stability in evaluations.
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June 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment applied to mice skin decreased Vegf and Igf-1 mRNA levels during late anagen but did not alter hair cycling or skin appearance compared to untreated skin.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers addressed the limitations of adenosine's practical application in treating inflammation, oxidative stress, and tissue repair due to its poor water solubility and low transdermal permeability. Results are not reported in the abstract.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This study observed no teratogenic effects of oral decongestants and surprisingly favorable neonatal outcomes in Swedish women who used them during pregnancy.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the overlooked condition of opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency, emphasizing the need for increased clinician awareness of its potential prevalence in chronic opioid users.
This study developed consensus guidelines for using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in patients undergoing hair transplant surgery for pattern hair loss, recommending dosing adjustments, monitoring protocols, and timing for post-surgery application.
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February 2023 in “Polymers” This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2018 in “F1000Research” This study found that diazepam has an exaggerated effect on GABAergic inhibitory tone in diabetic neuropathy mouse models, likely due to upregulated neurosteroidogenic enzymes responding to mitochondrial dysfunction.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.
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June 2016 in “Korean journal of veterinary research” This study found that topical application of emodin promoted hair regrowth in mice, with effects comparable to minoxidil.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This study highlights a paradox where valproic acid, known for causing hair loss, may also promote hair growth when applied topically.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, Korean women with female pattern hair loss who used a combination of topical 0.025% 17α-estradiol and 3% minoxidil saw significant increases in total hair count and hair caliber over six months.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
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February 1985 in “PubMed” This report describes a case in which the use of the beta-blocker nadolol was associated with infiltrative dermatitis and significant alopecia, which resolved and resulted in total hair regrowth after discontinuation of the drug.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine” This study observed that propranolol, flunarizine, and divalproex sodium were equally effective in managing migraine across a three-month period in a group of 84 patients, with various side effects noted among the drug groups.
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November 2024 in “Electrochimica Acta” A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” In this study, the combination of topical minoxidil 5% and betamethasone valerate 0.1% achieved slightly higher depigmentation in vitiligo of hair-bearing areas but did not show significant improvement over betamethasone valerate alone.