This study introduces a novel pro-drug formulation of all-trans retinoic acid that reduces skin inflammation and achieves sustained drug release over several days compared to traditional methods.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the concept of drug repositioning and highlights fragmin and protamine as emerging biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This study concluded that adding 5% topical Procapil to PRP therapy provided better outcomes for androgenetic alopecia than PRP alone, as assessed by dermatologist evaluations and patient satisfaction.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit the enzyme phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, which could contribute to its sexual and psychological side effects.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Der Hautarzt” This review discusses the current literature on platelet rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while some studies report positive outcomes, they often suffer from methodological weaknesses and inconsistent results.
14 citations
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the therapeutic properties of polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from marine organisms for wound healing and inflammation, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for pediatric surgical wound care, evaluating its potential as an adjunctive treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for various dermatologic conditions but reports inconsistent evidence and a lack of standardized protocols; patients often report high satisfaction despite mixed clinical outcomes.
In this study, personalized PRP therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in a patient with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential benefit but emphasizing the need for broader clinical trials.
37 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” This case report describes a 7.5-year-old girl with precocious puberty displaying significant secondary sexual development and advanced bone age, treated monthly with Leuprolide.
This article reports that PRP therapy shows promise as a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for hair loss, suitable for those with early to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “British Journal of Community Nursing” In this case series, researchers reviewed 38 case studies involving Prontosan® products for chronic lower limb ulcers and found that the treatments significantly improved wound healing and various quality of life outcomes, such as reduced malodour and pain, better mobility, and enhanced social life.
May 2008 in “Trends in Urology Gynaecology & Sexual Health” This study found that continuous use of loop diuretics may double the rate of bone loss in elderly men compared to intermittent or non-use.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Nursing Education” This study assessed the knowledge of post-menopausal women about the effects of pranayama on post-menopausal symptoms and found that participants had an average level of understanding.
September 2020 in “Medicina Moderna - Modern Medicine” This study found that a simple two-step method for preparing platelet-rich plasma produced satisfactory quality at a lower cost compared to many commercial systems, enabling smaller medical institutions to utilize PRP therapy.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights concerns about transient lymphadenopathy as a potential adverse effect of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling for alopecia, emphasizing the need to understand its underlying cause.
2 citations
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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” This article provides contact details and affiliations for Amy M. Karch and Fred E. Karch; it presents no new research findings.
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April 2000 in “European Urology” In this study, significantly fewer men treated with finasteride for moderate to severe BPH symptoms experienced acute urinary retention or required subsequent BPH-related surgery compared to placebo-treated patients.
4 citations
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November 2001 in “Journal of Neuropsychiatry” This case report from the University of Alabama, Birmingham describes a rare paradoxical reaction of increased agitation and hyperactivity in a patient with schizoaffective disorder treated with divalproex sodium.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” In this study, researchers observed that while there were no significant microvascular abnormalities in the macula of PCOS patients, the parafoveal thickness was significantly increased in most quadrants.
November 2001 in “The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences/The journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences” This case report from the University of Alabama describes a rare paradoxical effect where divalproex sodium was associated with increased agitation and hostility in a patient with schizoaffective disorder.
36 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that prolactin has complex, gender- and location-dependent effects on human hair follicles, promoting hair growth in female frontotemporal scalp areas while inhibiting it in male occipital regions.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this retrospective study at Toyama University Hospital, amoxapine was reported to significantly improve semen volume, sperm concentration, and total sperm count in 17 men with ejaculatory disorders, with no observed side effects over an average of 13 months of therapy.