6 citations,
May 2008 in “Current Opinion in Oncology” 2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Internal Medicine” In 2007, prostate cancer research improved understanding of risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed heart risks with certain therapies and the need for personalized care.
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June 2017 in “Skin” Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
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March 2012 in “JAMA” 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.
136 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
228 citations,
February 2003 in “Urology” Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
96 citations,
October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
38 citations,
December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
168 citations,
August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
79 citations,
January 1982 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Etoposide is effective in treating several cancers, especially small cell lung cancer, with acceptable side effects.
60 citations,
April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
35 citations,
January 2004 in “European journal of oncology nursing” Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
25 citations,
December 1992 in “Seminars in cell biology” Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
21 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
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February 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Operative hysteroscopy is still the main treatment for Asherman syndrome, but more research is needed on post-surgery methods.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Older men with scalp wounds had long-term healing problems after using imiquimod or diclofenac for skin cancer prevention.
July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
November 2023 in “Circulation” Minoxidil can cause a rare but serious condition that leads to fluid buildup around the heart and drug-induced lupus.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
32 citations,
January 2006 in “Liver transplantation” Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair loss and skin rejuvenation but needs more research for widespread use.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the legs, often misdiagnosed, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
6 citations,
November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” G-CSF effectively treated a teenager's cyclic neutropenia and reduced her symptoms without adverse effects.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.