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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
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December 2014 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
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December 2023 in “Lancet. Infectious diseases/The Lancet. Infectious diseases” SIM01 significantly reduced post-COVID symptoms and is safe.
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Microneedles are a promising method for drug delivery, offering efficient and convenient alternatives with fewer side effects.
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hesperidin from orange peels is a promising natural ingredient for skincare due to its multiple beneficial properties.
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June 2022 in “Cosmoderma” Regenerative medicine shows promise for improving hair and skin but needs more research for standard use.
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March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” YH0618 helped reduce skin and nail problems and fatigue in chemotherapy patients.
April 2020 in “Online journal of complementary & alternative medicine” Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
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March 2019 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes” Healthcare claims databases can help monitor drug safety, but may report adverse events differently than direct surveillance.
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April 2015 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” Antiepileptic drugs can cause side effects like menstrual problems and infertility in women with epilepsy, but most pregnancies result in healthy babies, with newer drugs being safer.
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April 2019 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg is safe and effective for long-term use in Korean men with hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is safe and effective long-term for male hair loss.
March 2024 in “Birth defects research” The commentary stresses the importance of using historical control data and proper interpretation in evaluating developmental toxicity.
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
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May 2018 in “Drug Safety” Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
November 2024 in “Circulation” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.
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April 2004 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
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March 2017 in “Arthritis research & therapy” Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.