research Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesic Drugs
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
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research An Overlooked Sequela of Long-Term Opioid Analgesic Use: A Case Report on Central Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term opioid use can cause a serious condition where the adrenal glands don't work properly, which doctors should watch out for.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research S1 Opioid Receptor Agonists and Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Level: Is There a Role for Prostate Cancer Control and Chemoprevention?
Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
research Hair Growth Promotion by Delta-Opioid Receptor Activation
Activating δ-opioid receptors can help hair grow.
research The Opioid Receptor Influences Circadian Rhythms in Human Keratinocytes Through the β-Arrestin Pathway
Delta-opioid receptors affect skin cell circadian rhythms, possibly impacting wound healing and cancer.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Opioid Self-Administration in Animal Models of Opioid Use Disorder
Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
research The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research Long-Term Opioid Adverse Drug Reaction Management in Cancer Patients
Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Opioid Self-Administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Effect of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Post-Surgical Complications Against the Backdrop of the Opioid Crisis
NSAIDs may not affect soft tissue healing but should be used carefully for bone fractures and more research is needed to understand sex differences in response.
research Therapeutic Indications and Use-Case-Driven Updates in the Drug Ontology: Anti-Malarials, Anti-Hypertensives, Opioid Analgesics, and a Large Term Request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research S2 PSA: Reliable or Not Reliable?
PSA testing is a reliable method for detecting prostate cancer, and opioids may lower PSA levels, but triglycerides don't affect prostate cancer risk.
research This Week in JAMA: March 7, 2012 Issue Highlights
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Regulated Proenkephalin Expression in Human Skin and Cultured Skin Cells
Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
research Harnessing Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Skin Diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Novel Adjunctive Treatment in Symptomatic Alopecias?
Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
research Role of Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone on Age-Related Differences in Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Rats
Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
research A Practical Approach to Feline Symmetrical Alopecia
The conclusion is to thoroughly test for causes of cat hair loss and treat accordingly, considering medication only after serious conditions are ruled out.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Generalized Pruritus in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Implications of Histamine Release by Lysophosphatidic Acid
A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research Ocfentanil Testing in Hair from a Fatality Case: Comparative Analysis of a Lock of Hair Versus a Single Hair Fiber
Both a lock of hair and a single hair strand can show chronic drug use, but at least six single hairs are needed for accurate results.
research Pharmacologic Management of Acute Attacks of Migraine and Prevention of Migraine Headache
Use NSAIDs for immediate migraine relief and β-blockers for prevention; tailor treatment to the individual.
research Urethral PSA Levels After Radical Prostatectomy
Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
research Cannabinoids: Current and Future Options to Treat Chronic and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain
Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Potentiates Antinociceptive Effects of Morphine, Prevents the Development of Morphine Tolerance and Attenuates Abstinence Behavior in the Rat
Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.