19 citations
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July 2018 in “Medicines” This review highlights the pharmaceutical potential of secondary metabolites from Juniperus species, noting promising antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, but reports no new experimental findings.
16 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that a nano-preparation of quercetin, using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system, was more effective than standard quercetin in reducing cardiac complications and tissue damage in rats with metabolic syndrome, although both formulations similarly reduced oxidative and inflammatory markers.
15 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that smaller mesoporous silica particles (400-600 nm) accumulated in skin furrows, suggesting their potential as carriers for enhancing the delivery of topical medications like metronidazole.
5 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary discusses ethical concerns with direct-to-consumer teledermatology services, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and issues with care quality.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a taurine-based ionic liquid was developed to effectively penetrate the skin barrier and deliver antioxidants to hair follicles, reducing oxidative stress and promoting hair regrowth in an androgenic alopecia animal model.
November 2007 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” Europe strengthened medicine regulations, increased protection against counterfeit drugs, and made it tougher to challenge comparative advertising, while also focusing on patent law enforcement and updating plant protection rules.
July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” This study found that finasteride and melengestrol acetate exhibit varying levels of toxicity to freshwater mussels, amphipods, and mayflies, but current environmental concentrations suggest minimal direct effects on these aquatic invertebrates.
18 citations
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January 2006 in “Analytical Sciences” This study found that the FIA-amperometric method for minoxidil quantification in pharmaceutical preparations provided accurate results comparable to the conventional UV technique, indicating no systematic errors.
7 citations
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April 2017 in “Health Economics, Policy and Law” This review analyzes current patent trends in personalized medicine, suggesting they often privilege the pharmaceutical industry without adequately demonstrating overall public benefit.
3 citations
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January 2006 in “Eclética Química” This study developed three spectrophotometric methods to effectively measure finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, providing accurate results that align closely with labeled claims.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Pharmacists Association” This study identified key content for pharmacy professionals' education on handling cytotoxic drugs, highlighting training in aseptic techniques, PPE use, and spill management, and recommended developing guidelines with both theoretical and practical learning components to enhance their implementation.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” This study introduced a new spectrofluorometric method using a synthesized organic fluorophore to effectively analyze darolutamide and thalidomide in pharmaceutical preparations and biofluids.
January 2024 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, the analysis of Ukraine's pharmaceutical market from 2020 to 2023 found a large variety of Vitamin D3 preparations, predominantly domestic and synthetic, with capsule forms being common; consumer surveys highlighted that doctor recommendations strongly influenced purchasing decisions.
This study introduced a new computational method for simulating vibrational frequencies, finding that the multi-molecular fragment model showed the best agreement with experimental data for Finasteride, Lamivudine, and Repaglinide, outperforming traditional models in accuracy.
This article discusses the broad traditional uses and potential pharmaceutical applications of burdock, recommending the development of new products but reporting no experimental findings.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy” This study found that a significant portion of students with dandruff practiced self-medication, often using ketoconazole shampoo, which many reported caused hair loss.
January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” This study found that optimal antioxidant properties of a cream-mask, as indicated by extended Paramecium caudatum motor activity in a toxic environment, were achieved with 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens dry extract.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” This study presents three spectrophotometric methods for determining finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, showing a linear relationship between absorbance and finasteride concentration.
13 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study found that inhibiting 5α-reductase in molluscs provokes a specific shell morphology, suggesting gastropods might have unique 5α-reductase substrates absent in vertebrates.
10 citations
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March 2010 This chapter reviews various chemical synthesis methods for pharmaceutical compounds and reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” This study described a potentiometric titration method for determining minoxidil, which showed recoveries of 97.4 to 98.7% and agreed with chromatographic results within a 90% confidence level.
3 citations
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January 1996 in “PubMed” This review discusses the early stages of pharmaceutical product promotion on the internet and highlights the current lack of specific regulatory guidance for such advertising.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM)” This article examines challenges in the pharmaceutical supply chain during pandemics, highlighting issues like raw material sourcing and distribution delays, and suggests enhancements such as AI, blockchain, and public-private alliances to ensure stability and resilience.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “Brunel University Research Archive (BURA) (Brunel University London)” This study suggests that dutasteride does not present a significant risk to wild fish populations at typical environmental concentrations, but its notable bioaccumulation requires further investigation.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Social Science Research Network” This article examines the pricing differences between Proscar and Propecia, concluding that this represents price discrimination for varying uses of the finasteride compound.
This study found that a significant portion of counterfeit drugs seized among bodybuilders did not match their labels, with many containing undeclared anabolic steroids or other unexpected active ingredients.
November 2009 in “Eclética Química” In this study, a potentiometric titration method was developed for determining minoxidil, achieving recoveries of 97.4% to 98.7%, and it showed agreement with a chromatographic procedure at a 90% confidence level.
January 2006 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” This study developed two sensitive spectrophotometric methods to accurately determine finasteride in pure and tablet forms, demonstrating linear response and compliance with ICH guidelines.
January 2006 in “OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)” This paper argues that the price difference between Proscar and Propecia represents price discrimination based on treatment indications despite both containing the same active ingredient, finasteride.
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.