February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
5 citations,
September 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
11 citations,
February 2011 in “Current Zoology” About 20% of Japanese macaques had head alopecia, and stress and environment might cause hair loss.
24 citations,
May 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
23 citations,
January 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The hepatitis B vaccine did not cause hair loss in the tested mice.
1 citations,
November 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatopathology has made significant progress but many skin diseases remain incurable, requiring ongoing research.
5 citations,
November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
5 citations,
November 1994 in “BMJ” Merck will refund the cost of the drug finasteride if it doesn't improve symptoms within six months or if the patient needs surgery within two years.
1 citations,
November 2010 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Gynecologists can make more money by offering laser hair removal because it's popular.
21 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Patents don't guarantee money; inventors must work hard and stay involved.
9 citations,
April 2005 in “PubMed” Older female squirrel monkeys often experience a type of hair loss similar to chronic telogen effluvium in humans.
19 citations,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
June 1990 in “Health Marketing Quarterly” Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Using more low-cost and generic drugs could save Medicare Part D a lot of money.
March 1982 in “American pharmacy” The document explains how to determine your tax bracket and the effects of income changes on taxes.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” White petrolatum jelly is as effective as bacitracin for wound healing without increasing infection rates and can save money.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Switching to generic tacrolimus was safe, effective, and saved money.
6 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
1 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RU58841, an androgen receptor blocker, significantly increased hair density, thickness, and length in monkeys when applied topically daily for several months.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
1 citations,
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A cheap stainless steel container from a retail store can store liquid nitrogen effectively for 8-12 hours, saving money for medical practitioners.
9 citations,
January 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NIH dermatology funding increased by 14.7% from 2015 to 2019, but men and certain states and institutions received most of the money.
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” People travel abroad and pay a lot for unproven stem cell treatments, hoping for cures.
11 citations,
June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The best hair transplant method depends on the desired look; faster techniques may not give better results or save money.
15 citations,
October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Europe needs a clear system to watch over cosmetics for safety and to make sure product claims are true.