4 citations
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August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article discusses the systematic diagnostic evaluation of secondary amenorrhea and provides guidance for referral considerations; it reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical Pediatrics” A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss from her medication, which improved with treatment but later returned.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” This review evaluates six primary studies on androgenetic alopecia treatments and suggests topical minoxidil or finasteride as first-line options, recommending further research into treatments and practice guidelines.
March 2026 in “Food, Nutrition and Health.” This review highlights research reporting that oral collagen peptide supplements are effective in enhancing skin elasticity, hydration, and reducing wrinkles, although results vary across studies. Oral supplementation was generally well-tolerated, and further investigation is needed to optimize formulations and explore topical application challenges.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” This article describes how a new blood glucose management service at the NIH Clinical Center improved safety and patient outcomes for hospitalized patients with diabetes.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses different types of hair loss in women and suggests that addressing underlying health issues or stopping trigger medications can restore hair growth without additional intervention, but it reports no new results.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study demonstrates that massage significantly enhances the follicular targeting of dutasteride-loaded nanocapsules, increasing drug accumulation in hair follicles by up to 5 times.
24 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of Adolescent Health” This study of Black and Hispanic inner-city teens found that Norplant retention rates were 71% at one year and 62% at two years, with a history of induced abortion predicting higher continuation.
391 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Lipidology” This document extends previous recommendations by the National Lipid Association for managing dyslipidemia, focusing on lifestyle therapies, special patient groups, and strategies to enhance adherence and patient outcomes.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
56 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that finasteride-loaded liposomal formulations achieved significantly higher skin permeation and deposition compared to conventional gels and solutions, suggesting potential for effective topical application.
32 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found no statistically significant association between the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and male breast cancer incidence.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
13 citations
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November 2006 in “E-journal of Chemistry” This study developed a rapid and sensitive HPLC method for measuring finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, showing high precision and accuracy compared to the official method.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “in Vivo” In this study, finasteride was found to enhance stem cell properties in dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss management and regenerative therapies.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Lupus” This case report is the first to associate NEMO syndrome with systemic lupus erythematosus, suggesting a potential role for NF-kB essential modulator in the pathogenesis of SLE.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article reviews diagnostic and treatment guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing how nurse practitioners can enhance patients' quality of life through education; it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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May 2015 in “Cardiology Clinics” This review discusses the timing and management of dyslipidemia screening around pregnancy and emphasizes dietary, exercise, and glycemic interventions during pregnancy without reporting new clinical outcomes.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the potential of oral bicalutamide as a promising treatment for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that while both propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate enhanced finasteride's skin deposition, ethanol was the only effective enhancer of finasteride's permeation through the skin.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” This study found that a continuing education program significantly improved rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about assessing, diagnosing, and managing PCOS.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the timing and management of dyslipidemia screening and intervention in pregnancy and highlights the need for lipid profile assessments each trimester; it reports no clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study found that patients with ovarian metastases from breast cancer had a better prognosis after tumor debulking if they exhibited high estrogen and progesterone receptor expression in both the primary tumor and metastases.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The researchers in this experimental study developed a thermodynamic model using the Peng-Robinson equation of state to optimize gas antisolvent system conditions for controlling finasteride particle size, aiming to reduce experimental trials and precisely identify precipitation pressures across different temperatures.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article reviews current guidelines for diagnosing, treating, and providing holistic care for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “MEDS Public Health and Preventive Medicine” In this study, oral spermidine supplementation was found to significantly prolong the hair follicle anagen phase and reduce hair loss, with effects persisting three months after treatment in healthy participants, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for hair loss conditions.
October 2023 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This source outlines the autoimmune condition alopecia areata, discussing its unclear etiology, the significant psychological impact despite not being life-threatening, and the challenging nature of its treatment, which varies greatly among individuals. The article summarizes disease pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment options.