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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.
November 2019 in “Synapse” This study found that the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride affected phasic and tonic GABA A receptor-mediated currents differently in the thalamic reticular and ventrobasal nuclei of mice, suggesting endogenous neurosteroid modulation of these receptors.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” This study found that clinicians frequently prefer cyclophosphamide over rituximab for induction therapy of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-associated vasculitis, following a high-dose regimen recommended by the NIH.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, 70% of female androgenetic alopecia patients who did not respond to standard minoxidil experienced clinical improvement after switching to a propylene glycol-free, witch hazel-based 5% minoxidil sulfate solution, with the treatment also being well-tolerated.
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June 2006 in “Primary Care” This article reviews current diagnosis and treatment approaches for diabetes in adolescents, emphasizing a team-based management strategy, but provides no new clinical findings.
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April 2018 in “Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacologia” In this study, socially defeated mice showed increased alcohol consumption, and CRF-R1 antagonism selectively reduced drinking in these mice, suggesting a potential treatment target for stress-related alcohol use disorders.
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May 1951 in “Endocrinology” This study describes the effects of adrenocorticotropic hormone injections in rats, specifically detailing their stunted body growth and changes in visceral proportions and hematology.
This case study reports a 15-year-old Burmese girl with telogen effluvium after receiving incorrect medication due to a pharmacy auto-complete error.
July 2020 in “European urology open science” Methylated gene parts may cause finasteride-resistance in some enlarged prostate patients.
October 2013 in “Urology Times eNews” The FDA approved using Cialis with Proscar for better treatment options.
March 2024 in “Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine” This review details contemporary medical management options for benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting the expanding role of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists, but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, a mixture of tocopherol acetate, L-menthol, and stevioside was more effective in promoting hair growth in mice compared to tocopherol acetate or L-menthol alone.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2022 in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” This study found that microalgal extract from Botryococcus terribilis exhibited antidepressant-like effects in mice by regulating neuroinflammation and modulating neurotransmitter systems.
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July 2003 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” In this study, finasteride inhibited progesterone synthesis in mouse-derived MA-10 Leydig tumor cells by blocking cholesterol side-chain cleavage, but human and rat cells showed minimal sensitivity.
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April 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” In this study, a new Finasteride conjugate showed stronger inhibition of 5α-reductase and similar reduction of prostate hyperplasia in rats compared to Finasteride, with potentially improved toxicity.
January 2012 in “Nei Mongol Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” In this study, Zusanli acupoint injections of metoclopramide significantly improved dyspeptic symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia more than oral domperidone, with no adverse reactions in either group.
In this case report, a 10-year-old girl with an adrenal adenoma experienced symptoms like hirsutism and clitoromegaly; after surgical removal of the tumor, her symptoms and biochemical abnormalities resolved over several months.
January 2019 in “대한피부과학회지” This research found that metformin promoted hair growth in vitro by activating the AMPK/β-catenin signaling pathway in dermal papilla and outer root sheath cells.
This study found that Finasteride Dispersible Tablets, prepared with an optimized prescription, disintegrate quickly, disperse well, and have a high dissolution speed, suitable for industrial production.
March 2024 in “Journal of Applied and Natural Science” This study found that administering an alcoholic extract of Mentha spicata leaves significantly reduced testosterone levels and aggressive behavior in female rats with elevated testosterone, suggesting its potential protective role against such symptoms.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This case report describes an obese young adolescent girl with PCOS who presented with high testosterone levels and severe hyperinsulinemia, successfully treated with continuous combined oral contraceptives.
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January 2018 This study optimized a screening assay to identify molecules that inhibit or enhance TRPM5 ion channel activity, which may have implications for treating dysfunctions linked to cardiac arrhythmias and diabetes.
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” DHEA treatment helps grow pubic hair and boosts mood in girls with adrenal issues.
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September 2007 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that ethanol's ability to block long-term potentiation in rat hippocampal slices is influenced by neurosteroids that enhance GABA A receptor activity.
47 citations
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November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that combining fructose and DHT in rats successfully mimicked the clinical phenotypes of non-lean PCOS, providing a novel rodent model for this condition.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the activity of CD73, an enzyme expressed in the hair follicle epithelium, may regulate human hair growth by modulating adenosine production.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.