January 2009 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” In 2009, there were new medical devices, treatments for gynecological conditions, updated health guidelines, and legal developments in women's health.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
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October 2008 in “Medical hypotheses” Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining dutasteride injections with oral minoxidil may improve hair regrowth more than using oral minoxidil alone.
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April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
December 2021 in “Razrabotka i registraciâ lekarstvennyh sredstv” The gel form of substance Y is the most effective for treating hair loss.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
December 2011 in “Drug Research” The document shows the state of pharmaceutical patents as of 1999, focusing on treatments for various diseases.
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The UK Intellectual Property Office allows granting of supplementary protection certificates with negative terms.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
80 citations,
December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Different forms of hair loss drug can improve effectiveness.
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
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June 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Most patients successfully switched from the original adalimumab to a biosimilar with few reverting due to reduced effectiveness or side effects.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” Australian court ruled that Bickfords did not infringe on Monster Energy's trade mark because Monster was not sold or known in Australia at the time.
216 citations,
October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using the eye pressure medication latanoprost can cause excessive hair growth and darker eyelashes on the treated eye.
152 citations,
April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
144 citations,
March 2013 in “Circulation Research” K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.