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October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
February 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Women with PCOS, especially if they are obese, are more likely to have an underactive thyroid than women without PCOS.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
September 2017 in “Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells are effective and safe for treating various diseases in children.
18 citations,
March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
182 citations,
June 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Androgens can help prevent memory problems caused by apoE4.
65 citations,
July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
August 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
359 citations,
September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
112 citations,
July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
82 citations,
December 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Nanoparticle systems make cancer treatment less toxic.
34 citations,
June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
34 citations,
August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
30 citations,
April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
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March 2008 in “Surgical Neurology” New techniques for treating scalp blood vessel malformations are effective and can have good cosmetic results.
4 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” New treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis are more effective and convenient but have higher risks of serious side effects.
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November 2021 in “Regenerative Medicine” UK stem-cell clinics often mislead about treatment safety and effectiveness, needing better regulation.
January 2019 in “Actas urológicas españolas” Using mirabegron and solifenacin together is safe and more effective for treating overactive bladder than using either drug alone.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
237 citations,
February 2016 in “Science Translational Medicine” The timing of when the gene Bmal1 is active affects aging and survival, with its absence during development, not adulthood, leading to premature aging.
165 citations,
June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
83 citations,
January 2015 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Hair follicle regeneration needs special conditions and young cells.
81 citations,
July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
61 citations,
January 2017 in “Human Reproduction Open” The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.