September 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review discusses targeting gut microbiota modulation as a promising strategy for osteoarthritis prevention and management but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2023 in “Journal of materials chemistry. B” This study found that a nanoemulsion containing perfluorooctyl bromide effectively increased oxygen levels in an anoxic environment, enhancing hair dermal papilla cell growth and significantly promoting hair organ elongation.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights the potential of amphiregulin as a therapeutic target, noting its role in both fibrotic and malignant diseases, and discusses promising early findings but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1999 in “Theriogenology”
May 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a self-adaptive nanozyme embedded in a madecassoside-enriched hydrogel demonstrated strong antibacterial efficacy and accelerated healing in wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria, as evidenced by improved repair and regeneration in MRSA-infected mice and preclinical pig models.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” This study used a zebrafish model and advanced mass spectrometry to identify 11 metabolites of epristeride, revealing significant effects on purine metabolism and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, which may aid in developing anti-doping detection methods.
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November 2013 in “SLEEP” This study suggests that inhibiting testosterone via the 5α-reductase pathway might help alleviate sleep-related breathing instability in certain central sleep apnea populations.
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October 2018 in “Medicine” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that moxibustion combined with oriental herbal medicine may improve pregnancy rates and other outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to western medication alone; however, the evidence is limited by the poor quality of included studies.
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April 2015 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” This study reports on eight previously unpublished cases of Bohring-Opitz syndrome with ASXL1 mutations, suggesting the importance of screening for Wilms tumors in these patients.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study examined the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database and found significant associations between low-dose oral minoxidil use and adverse events like pericardial effusion, highlighting the need for caution and recommending the use of the lowest effective dose until more safety data are available.
February 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, all-trans retinoic acid was found to protect against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in cultured hair cell-like cells.
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January 2023 in “Engineered Regeneration” In this study, researchers highlighted the potential of antioxidative nanozymes as a promising treatment for ischemic stroke, due to their stability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to regulate ROS-induced inflammation, positioning them as a noteworthy alternative to natural enzymes like catalase and superoxide dismutase.
December 2014 in “대한미용학회지” In this study, 3% peppermint oil promoted hair regrowth faster than 3% minoxidil in mice and showed strong antibacterial activity against P. ovale.
August 2026 in “Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine” In this study, topical applications of Agrimonia pilosa extract and agrimonolide demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits in animal models, significantly reducing inflammation and enhancing wound closure compared to controls. However, further research in humans is needed to confirm these preclinical findings.
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September 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that Zizyphus jujuba fruit aqueous extract may reduce nephrotoxicity caused by ibuprofen in rats by lowering serum urea and creatinine and improving kidney antioxidant enzyme activities.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
This study found that an injectable calcium alginate-amelogenin hydrogel is biocompatible, degradable, anti-inflammatory, and promotes osteogenesis, which may enhance the bone healing process in jaw and facial bone defect areas by mediating the bone immune microenvironment.
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January 2024 in “Poultry Science” This study demonstrated that FOXO3 influences feather follicle development in goose embryos by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in dermal fibroblasts, resulting in changes to feather size and structure without altering follicle density.
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
August 2025 in “Processes” In this study, researchers used a network pharmacology approach to highlight significant interactions between compounds in rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and genes related to functional dyspepsia, suggesting potential pathways for developing treatments against gastrointestinal diseases.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal formulations containing Ziziphus mauritiana and Black Seed Oil may offer a promising natural alternative for managing hair-related issues like dandruff, hair fall, and scalp irritation.
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February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that daily use of an emollient PLUS containing ADE-G1 significantly reduced xerosis severity and improved quality of life in cancer patients, regardless of their initial xerosis severity or cancer treatment.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
November 2016 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
February 2026 in “Nature Synthesis” In this study, researchers introduced a visible-light-mediated intramolecular cycloaddition method that selectively forms 6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes, suggesting these structures could offer promising new scaffolds for drug discovery and medicinal chemistry.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” This review found that anti-aging peptides show promise in cosmeceuticals due to their targeted actions to rejuvenate skin, but challenges like peptide stability, penetration, and limited clinical data limit their current effectiveness.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.
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April 2022 in “Critical reviews in food science and nutrition” This review examines the potential role of odorant receptors in human skin cells responding to flavor compounds and their implications for skin health and disease, without providing new clinical results.
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August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” This study reported that the calculated and experimental electronic and vibrational properties of minoxidil were in good agreement, providing detailed insights into its molecular structure and thermal behaviors.