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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” This case report detailed a 71-year-old male with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and associated membranous nephropathy, who showed a significant improvement in skin and gastrointestinal symptoms, and remission of nephropathy, after treatment with rituximab, cyclosporine, and azathioprine.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “BMC Cancer” In this descriptive study, researchers assessed the most common short-term side effects of anthracycline and taxane-based chemotherapy in 122 Moroccan women with localized breast cancer, documenting frequent systemic, gastrointestinal, dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal, and ocular toxicities.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Farmatsevtychnyi zhurnal” This study examined the technological characteristics of Foeniculum vulgare fruits, widely available in Ukraine, to optimize drug production aimed at improving digestion and gastrointestinal function, highlighting parameters like extractive efficiency and raw material properties essential for manufacturing.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” This case report describes a rare instance of trichotillomania, tricophagia, and a gastric trichobezoar in an 11-year-old boy, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery and psychiatric evaluation to address this uncommon psychiatric disorder.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Food Science and Technology” This perspective proposes a new classification system for "superfoods" to better align them with environmental and social sustainability goals, emphasizing plant-based sources over animal-based ones due to lower greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation impacts.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review reports that various bioactive compounds in Aloe vera demonstrate significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory effects, supporting its validated use in treating metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal recovery, dermatological conditions, and wound healing due to its nutritional and therapeutic properties.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in sustainable food systems” This study found that Sinja Valley residents possess traditional knowledge of 13 edible oil-producing plant species, yet this knowledge is at risk due to sociocultural changes. Despite its benefits, including treating disorders like gastritis, use of indigenous oils is declining as commercial products become prevalent.
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December 2010 in “Zhonghua neifenmi daixie zazhi” This study found that autologous nonmyeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may help some newly-onset type 1 diabetes patients become insulin-free, although gastrointestinal and other mild side effects were observed.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that during the postnatal development of gray short-tailed opossums, skin transitions from facilitating gas exchange through a dense capillary network at birth to supporting thermoregulation, with significant changes in skin thickness and structure occurring by 35 days old.
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that among GLP-1 agonists, liraglutide and exenatide are linked to the highest rates of gastrointestinal issues, including potentially pancreatitis-related enzyme changes noted in animal models.
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April 2019 in “Reumatología Clínica (English Edition)” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers found that methotrexate and leflunomide have similar efficacy for rheumatoid arthritis as first-line treatments, but methotrexate offered a greater reduction in swollen joints, while leflunomide was more associated with liver enzyme increases and fewer gastrointestinal side effects.
February 2024 in “BioMetals” This review found substantial data suggesting that heavy metals may influence tumor development and progression in cancers such as breast, lung, prostate, and gastric, though noted limitations and gaps in research data require further investigation.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This historical analysis highlights the pioneering contributions of several late 19th-century Jagiellonian University professors to Polish and European medicine, including advancements in craniotomy, urology, and gastroscopic techniques, as well as clinical use of nitroglycerin and early identification of coronary artery embolism.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this N=1 case study, researchers observed that a 1 g daily dose of vitamin C successfully elevated plasma vitamin C levels in an adult male following a zero-carbohydrate diet, with reported improvements in some health parameters but no gastrointestinal side effects.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this study, researchers analyzed adverse event reports from the FAERS database to identify safety concerns associated with ipilimumab in elderly patients, noting common issues like gastrointestinal events and new signals such as orchitis and alopecia areata, with timing influenced by body weight.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this study, patients with advanced cancers reported significant quality of life impacts from second-line therapies, including gastrointestinal and neurological side effects, emotional distress, and social isolation, yet remained motivated to continue treatment for survival and personal connections.
December 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This case study highlights the importance of an integrated diagnostic and treatment approach for children with rare genetic disorders, as demonstrated in a 10-year-old girl with CNOT3 syndrome, characterized by symptoms like mental retardation, gastrointestinal issues, and unique facial features.
August 2025 in “Processes” In this study, researchers used a network pharmacology approach to highlight significant interactions between compounds in rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and genes related to functional dyspepsia, suggesting potential pathways for developing treatments against gastrointestinal diseases.
In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.
April 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this retrospective study conducted at Nishtar Hospital, nab-paclitaxel combined with radiotherapy provided similar survival outcomes to cisplatin in treating early-stage cervical cancer, with lower hematologic and gastrointestinal toxicity, though alopecia was more common.
September 2024 in “Vestnik Altajskogo gosudarstvennogo agrarnogo universiteta” In this study, a 12-week elimination diet based on protein hydrolysate from fish and chicken was investigated in dogs with chronic skin and coat issues, showing comprehensive screening throughout the diet period to assess its impacts on dermatological health and gastrointestinal system function.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” In this case report, a 12-year-old girl with underlying sickle-thalassemia and familial stress presented with Rapunzel syndrome, a rare gastric trichobezoar, causing generalized swelling and severe anemia, which improved after surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study reported that rosemary is widely used among Jordanians for various purposes, such as improving hair condition and addressing gastrointestinal issues, with younger participants showing higher knowledge about its benefits and uses.
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.
This study highlights the multifaceted benefits of Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla), noting its potential impact on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, memory, skin aging, hair growth, and safety cautions with certain medications.
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.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study reported that 75.9% of participants aged 20-50 in Tikrit, Iraq, had used herbal treatments at least once, primarily for issues like hair loss, hemorrhoids, and gastritis, with the hope of finding effective alternatives to conventional medicine.
This study found that in early retinal neurogenesis in mice, the transcription factor Lhx2 regulates Sonic Hedgehog signaling by controlling expression of pathway genes like the co-receptors Gas1 and Cdon.
July 2021 in “Dermatology archives” In this study, 27 pediatric patients with alopecia areata treated with methotrexate showed statistically significant improvement in hair regrowth between 12-15 months, suggesting the medication's delayed but effective results, though common side effects included mood changes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
This study reports various adverse effects associated with different doses and administration methods of a medical treatment, including gastrointestinal issues and hair loss, leading to modifications or discontinuations in some patients.