March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
1 citations,
November 2011 in “British journal of pharmacology” Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” New drug delivery methods can make natural compounds more effective and stable.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Liposomes show promise for delivering CRISPR for gene editing but face challenges like delivery efficiency and safety concerns.
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May 2021 in “BioMed research international” Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
3 citations,
January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
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February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
January 2017 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Arteannuin might work against cancer and Alzheimer's by targeting neprilysin.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting colon cancer stem cells might lead to better treatment results.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Biomaterials combined with stem cells show promise for improving tissue repair and medical treatments.
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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January 2016 in “The FEBS journal” RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” Nano-sized plant-based chemicals could improve cervical cancer treatment by being more effective and causing fewer side effects than current methods.
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July 2007 in “Development” TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
July 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Satoyoshi syndrome is likely an autoimmune disease that mainly affects young women and improves with immune-related treatments.
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.