research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Pharmacologic Management of Acute Attacks of Migraine and Prevention of Migraine Headache
Use NSAIDs for immediate migraine relief and β-blockers for prevention; tailor treatment to the individual.
research Minoxidil Overdose With ECG Changes: Case Report and Review
Minoxidil overdose caused heart changes, treated with stomach wash, charcoal, and IV fluids.
research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and Its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation
Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
research Toxic and Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System
Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
research The Combined Use of Intravenous and Oral Calcium for the Treatment of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
Intravenous and oral calcium effectively treated vitamin D dependent rickets type II, improving growth and bone health.
research Intravenous Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy in Severe Alopecia Areata
Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
research Evaluating the Safety of Intravenous Delivery of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma
Intravenous delivery of autologous activated platelet-rich plasma is safe.
research Experience of Intravenous Calcium Treatment and Long-Term Responses to Treatment in a Patient with Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets Resulting from a Novel Mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
research The Effects of Hair Regrowth with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy: Two Case Reports
IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.
research Alopecia Areata Treated with Phenolization and Intravenous Dexamethasone Pulses
The treatment using phenol and dexamethasone was effective for alopecia areata with no recurrence in 6 months.
research Long-Term Outcomes of Intravenous Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy for Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Areata: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of 106 Cases and Evaluation of a Scoring System for Extended Periods
Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
research A Single-Center Retrospective Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Intravenous Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy for 113 Patients With Alopecia Areata
Intravenous methylprednisolone helped over half of alopecia areata patients regrow hair, but many relapsed.
research Back to the Basics: Response of Alopecia Areata Universalis to Intravenous High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy
High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Rapid Intravenous Administration of Corticotropin as a Test of Adrenocortical Insufficiency
The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
research Anaphylactic Shock Due to Intravenous Amiodarone; Delusional Parasitosis Associated with Donepezil; Connubial Androgenetic Alopecia; Ciprofloxacin-Induced Torsade de Pointes; Postvaccination Miller Fisher Syndrome; Life-Threatening Anaphylactoid Shock Caused by Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator; Thiazide-Induced Hyponatremia
research Presumed Ocular Candidiasis in Drug Misusers After Intravenous Use of Oral High Dose Buprenorphine (Subutex)
Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.
research Hemodynamic Effects of Minoxidil Following Intravenous Infusions in Untreated Hypertensive Patients
Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
research Dramatic Response of Scarring Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus to Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Oral Corticosteroids, and Hydroxychloroquine in a 5-Year-Old Child
A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
research Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Phase III Study Comparing Oral Paclitaxel Plus Encequidar Versus Intravenous Paclitaxel in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
research Cortisol Levels in Blood and Hair of Unanesthetized Grizzly Bears (Ursus Arctos) Following Intravenous Cosyntropin Injection
Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.
research Pharmacokinetics, Toxicity, and Activity of Intravenous Dextran Sulfate in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Dextran sulfate was found to be toxic and ineffective for treating HIV.
research Studies on the Disposition of Finasteride: Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of (14C)finasteride After Single Oral or Intravenous Administration in Rats
Finasteride has different absorption and metabolism in male and female rats, with higher concentrations in certain organs and mostly excreted through feces.
research Effects of Finasteride, a Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor, on Fetal Development in the Rhesus Monkey (Macaca Mulatta)
Finasteride, when given in high oral doses to pregnant monkeys, caused genital abnormalities in male fetuses, but not in female fetuses or those exposed to intravenous finasteride.
research Management of Adverse Events and Other Practical Considerations in Patients Receiving Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Practical Review of Possible Medical Treatments Based on Over 350 Hidradenitis Patients
Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.
research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study
Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.