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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study proposes an AI-based method, DRGCC, using GraphSAGE and clustering constraints to predict associations between drugs and diseases, demonstrating reliable predictive performance that may aid drug repositioning efforts, including exploring drugs for COVID-19 treatment.
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 “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, TENS of the T6 dermatome over a longer term was explored for its effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and appetite-regulating hormones in obese subjects with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; however, results are not reported in the abstract.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Translational Research” In this study, the combination of metoprolol and spironolactone in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure significantly improved cardiac function and reduced inflammation and oxidative stress markers compared to spironolactone alone, with better clinical efficacy and fewer adverse effects.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks” This abstract provides definitions and descriptions of various medical and scientific terms but reports no new research findings.
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September 2025 in “Cureus” In this study, the ChatGPT-5 model accurately answered 76.47% of questions on the Polish endocrinology specialty exam, surpassing the 60% passing threshold, yet its role in clinical decision-making remains uncertain, highlighting the need for further research.
April 2021 in “Journal of Law Public Policies and Human Sciences” In this note, editors discuss the reproduction of medical content by Dr. Paul E. Marik, related to standardized coronavirus treatments, emphasizing that the materials appear effective and cautioning readers to consult their doctors for guidance.
December 2010 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This article highlights the complexity of diagnosing hyponatremia in older adults, emphasizing the need to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, medication effects, and age-related changes rather than relying solely on spot urinary values.
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October 2024 in “JACC Case Reports” In this case report, a 53-year-old man developed recurrent pericardial effusions and pericarditis shortly after starting low-dose minoxidil, with symptoms appearing within 20 days, which is unusually rapid compared to previous reports.
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January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal” In this case report, purpura was associated with lithium treatment at therapeutic levels, highlighting the importance of monitoring for symptoms of intoxication even when lithium concentrations appear normal.
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January 2007 in “Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique” This case study observed a massive lithium overdose in a 38-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, who survived despite extremely high lithium concentrations through continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This case report describes a 30-year-old woman with severe hypoalbuminemia related to suspected SLE, who showed improvement in albumin levels after three days of treatment including IV albumin and dietary protein.
April 2025 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” This case report details a 66-year-old male patient who developed eosinophilic pleuro-pericardial effusion likely due to valproic acid toxicity or overdosage, with full recovery observed after medication adjustments at a six-month follow-up.
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” In this case report, a young male developed bilateral pleural effusion and persistent fever after starting divalproex sodium for bipolar disorder, which improved upon discontinuation of the drug, suggesting a possible link between divalproex sodium and pleural effusion.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” This report presents a case of hereditary elliptocytosis in a 37-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia, identifying a high percentage of elliptocytes in her blood after treatment.
September 2024 in “The Neurohospitalist” Careful management of chronic hyponatremia is crucial to prevent severe neurological issues.
October 2007 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” 10 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This case report discusses an 80-year-old man whose hyponatremia likely resulted from multiple causes, including diuretic use, excessive water intake, and urinary retention, emphasizing cautious management in older adults.
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January 2012 in “Psychology” This study observed that individuals with major unipolar depression have higher levels of sodium and potassium in their hair and decreased antidiuretic hormone levels, similar to changes seen in astronauts after space missions.
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February 2021 in “Plant journal” This study found that the protein OsUEV1B is essential for maintaining phosphate balance in rice, with Pi deficiency leading to its inhibition and causing overaccumulation of phosphate in mutants.
November 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” In this study conducted on Iraqi individuals with celiac disease not on a gluten-free diet, researchers observed elevated serum urea and creatinine levels, which may indicate an increased risk of renal dysfunction, alongside decreased magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C compared to healthy controls.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” This case report describes a 31-year-old male who developed eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion potentially linked to long-term valproic acid use, which resolved after adjusting his medication.
May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This case report highlights a rare instance of valproate-induced hypertensive urgency in a 2-year-old girl, with improvement after stopping the medication.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Intensive Care” Lithium poisoning can cause severe health complications and requires careful monitoring.
This study found that depressed individuals had higher levels of sodium and potassium in their hair and lower antidiuretic hormone levels, similar to changes observed in weightless conditions experienced by astronauts.
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October 1980 in “PubMed” In this study, sodium valproate achieved complete seizure control in 82% of children as monotherapy, with higher plasma levels potentially linked to resistant cases.
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October 1976 in “Acta Neurologica Scandinavica” This study found that sodium valproate significantly reduced seizure frequency by over 50% in about 70% of patients with generalized seizures but was less effective for partial seizures.
July 2004 in “Transplantation” This study found that enalapril treatment reduced hematocrit levels in posttransplant erythrocytosis patients and increased transferrin saturation index and ferritin levels in those with iron deficiency among long-term renal transplant recipients.
In this case report, a 63-year-old man with an abnormally enlarged bladder holding 15 liters of urine was asymptomatic, emphasizing that chronic urinary retention can occur without symptoms and requires timely intervention to avoid complications.
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.