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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
April 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” GLP-1 receptor agonists may help or harm hair health, needing more research.
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May 1992 in “Pharmacological Research”
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January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses severe insulin resistance syndromes, highlighting their diagnostic challenges, potential novel therapies like leptin replacement, and suggests metformin and lifestyle changes in its absence; no new clinical results are reported.
This study reports that a novel series of compounds can potently and selectively inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3, which activates glycogen synthase in insulin receptor-expressing cells and primary rat hepatocytes.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study by Godfrey et al. highlights a potential link between GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, and the risk of alopecia, emphasizing the need for further investigation and patient awareness.
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This review discusses the antidiabetic properties of secondary metabolites found in 112 plants, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern” This narrative review explores current evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonists and hair-related conditions, noting reports of both hair regrowth and potential associations with telogen effluvium.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review suggests weak associations between GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased reports of hair loss, particularly with semaglutide and tirzepatide, while cases of hair regrowth were also occasionally documented.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” In this study with diabetic rats, the researchers found that combining Amoxicillin/Clavulanate with metformin may enhance the glucose-lowering effects of metformin, without affecting cholesterol, triglycerides, or certain electrolytes.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” This study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy was independently associated with an increased incidence of non-scarring hair loss, including telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia, in adults but not alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a rare instance of trans-epidermal elimination of insulin formulation in a 45-year-old woman with diabetes, suggesting that insulin or its excipients may have caused a granulomatous reaction leading to skin lesions at injection sites and impaired diabetes control.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DPP4 inhibition in mice can enhance hair follicle activation and regeneration, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving hair growth and wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis.
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.
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June 2022 in “JCRPE” This study reports that metreleptin treatment in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy significantly improved metabolic complications and overall health outcomes during the first year of therapy.
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
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June 2018 in “Life Sciences” This study found that Diabetex significantly improved wound healing and reduced fasting blood sugar in diabetic rats, showing potential as a safe and economic treatment strategy for diabetic-resistant wounds.
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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.
August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin” This editorial examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists, providing significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefits, can be integrated into a comprehensive obesity treatment alongside diet and lifestyle changes, but highlights the need for further guidance on their real-world application and multidisciplinary care.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that semaglutide significantly reduced body weight in almost 80% of obese PCOS patients unresponsive to lifestyle changes, often normalizing menstrual cycles with few side effects.
This study found that metformin treatment significantly decreased gremlin levels and improved insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that among patients starting Semaglutide therapy at 0.25-2mg weekly, approximately 0.80-0.83% reported non-scarring hair loss within six months, suggesting the drug does not significantly increase hair loss risk.
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” In this randomized trial, metformin and pioglitazone both improved certain clinical and metabolic indices in women with PCOS, with pioglitazone showing potential as an alternate treatment for those intolerant to metformin.
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.
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December 2007 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the potential of targeting glucocorticoid action as a treatment strategy for obesity and type-2 diabetes, highlighting promising animal study results but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review discusses the pharmacological actions and potential therapeutic benefits of ginsenoside compound K for metabolic disorders, reports no new clinical results, and suggests further research on its bioavailability and toxicity.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, voglibose, commonly used for diabetes management, was found to reduce melanin synthesis and inhibit melanogenic signaling pathways in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting it could be repurposed for treating hyperpigmentation disorders with confirmed topical safety in human tests.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” HPLC may detect prediabetes and diabetes earlier than Immunoturbidimetry because it shows higher A1c levels.