May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that ibuprofen was more effective than acetaminophen in reducing postoperative pain and inflammation after lower molar extraction, with patients experiencing lower pain scores and better reductions in inflammatory markers CRP and IL-6.
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.
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April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Progesterone increases alcohol tolerance and withdrawal anxiety, while DHEAS prevents them.
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June 2011 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” This study suggests that neurosteroids and compounds acting on GABA(A) receptors, like THIP, may modulate ethanol intake by influencing drinking patterns.
This study found that Dex-loaded hyaluronic acid hydrogel microneedles significantly reduced pain in an acute inflammatory visceral pain model without sedation, suggesting a promising and patient-friendly alternative to intravenous delivery.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” In this study, the administration of indole-based compounds, particularly L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol, to a PCOS-induced rat model resulted in an increased number of healthy ovarian follicles and a reduction in ovarian cysts compared to untreated rats, suggesting potential therapeutic efficacy.
April 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review provides an overview of skin manifestations associated with substance use disorder but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of dermatological evaluation and multidisciplinary care in managing these cases.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article summarizes the properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications of molecules with N-oxide functionalities, emphasizing their growing role in healthcare due to their unique properties, such as water solubility and redox reactivity, crucial for drug targeting and cytotoxicity.
February 2026 in “Journal of Pain Research” Among adult patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery at West China Hospital, the incidence of acute postoperative pain under general anesthesia was 95%, with factors such as age, ethnicity, surgical type, and sleep quality linked to the likelihood of moderate to severe pain, according to this study.
This study found that testosterone and finasteride were significantly associated with reports of male-factor infertility based on FDA pharmacovigilance data from 2010 to 2020.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Psychiatrists are crucial in pain management teams because they help treat severe pain and related mental health issues.
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January 2004 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review explores the potential role of pregnane neurosteroids in modulating alcohol withdrawal symptoms, suggesting a therapeutic target for treating alcohol dependence, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This article discusses the growing public health concerns associated with the surge in online sales of prescription-only medicines, highlighting the need for regulatory action and public education to address potential risks.
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January 1982 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This study reports that VP-16-213 (etoposide) shows significant therapeutic activity in several cancers including small cell bronchogenic carcinoma and certain leukemias, with hematologic toxicity being the primary side effect.
This abstract details known indications, categories, and potential reactions for various drugs, including anorexiants, estrogens, NSAID analgesics, cardiac glycosides, and migraine preventives, without reporting new clinical results.
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June 1952 in “The BMJ” Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study concluded that the anesthesia protocol using fentanyl, propofol, cisatracuria besylate, tranexamic acid, atropine, and metoclopramide resulted in the least pain during septoplasty.
16 citations
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November 2024 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” This study identified 24 independent genetic variations and 127 unique genes associated with nociplastic pain, suggesting it is a complex, heritable trait with links to various cognitive and metabolic pathways.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Research®” In this study, researchers developed a novel method combining in silico and in vitro techniques to discover Aromoline, a potential osteoarthritis treatment that increases type II collagen expression in chondrocytes by targeting the dopamine receptor D4.
June 2008 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” This study discusses how chronic ethanol exposure and withdrawal affect GABAA receptor subunit expression and function, finding that some changes can be selectively blocked by certain drugs like diazepam and finasteride.
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November 2002 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that progesterone pretreatment in rats potentiated the effect of ethanol on mesocortical dopamine levels, suggesting an influence of neuroactive steroids on ethanol's action.
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” In this study, oral contraceptive use in women with PCOS increased the expression of certain inflammatory gene markers, which were positively associated with metabolic abnormalities.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic applications of adenosine receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators, noting that while many clinical trials have been unsuccessful, initial results for new compounds are promising.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reports that cocaine injections can lead to skin lesions containing talc crystals at the sites of injection.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, gene expression changes in rat whisker follicles after methamphetamine administration may serve as indicators of the drug's rewarding effects and potential addiction pathways.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
36 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that both the central biosynthesis and metabolism of progesterone to 3α,5α‐THP in the ventral tegmental area are crucial for facilitating lordosis in female rats.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” This review discusses the role of neuro(active)steroids, particularly those in the 5α reductase pathway, in modulating dopamine signaling and their impact on neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by dopamine imbalances, including addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's Disease.
June 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that nociplastic type pain is a complex and heritable trait, with significant genetic overlap with multisite chronic pain and some connection to rheumatoid arthritis and a neuropathic pain phenotype.