research Dyslipidemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Statins, Finasteride, or Both?
Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
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research The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What’s New?
New treatments for PCOS show promise, including both medication and non-medication options.
research Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options and Efficacy
Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
research Occult Fungal Infection as the Underlying Pathogenic Cause of Atherogenesis
Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Infertility: An Update
New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Detailed Examination and Management Strategies
PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
research Premature Aging Syndromes: From Patients to Mechanism
Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
research Latest Understanding and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata, like JAK inhibitors and immunomodulators, are promising.
research Comprehensive Overview of Rheumatology Studies: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013
The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
research Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Targeting Pathogenic MICA-NKG2D Interactions by Statins: A Novel Adjunct Treatment Strategy for Alopecia Areata Management?
Statins may help treat alopecia areata by reducing harmful immune interactions.
research Deregulation of Toll Like Receptor Signaling and Association With Caveolin-1 in Lichen Planopilaris Reveals a Novel Mechanism in Pathogenesis of Scarring Alopecia
The study suggests that changes in immune system receptors and their interaction with a cell component may be important in the development of a type of hair loss condition.
research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Review
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
research Hair and Diabetes: Implications and Case Studies
Hair conditions can be linked to diabetes and affect psychological health.
research Trends in Prevalence of Statin Use and Treatment Burden for Statin Users with Comorbidities in South Korea
More people in South Korea are using statins each year, especially those with diabetes, muscle pain, and heart disease, leading to higher medical costs.
research Error Correction
The document corrects a mistake by stating that pimecrolimus, not tacrolimus, is the drug that concentrates in the skin.
research Alleviation of Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Myopathy by Nano Selenium/Nano CoQ10 Platform with Simvastatin in Hyperlipidemic Rats: Comprehensive Outlook
Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.
research This Week in JAMA: March 7, 2012 Issue Highlights
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.
research Dermatological Benefits of Cosmetics
Cosmetics can help with mild skin problems and daily care but must be used carefully to avoid skin irritation.
research Androgens
Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.
research Drug News
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
research Additional Benefit Scoring During Health Technology Assessment in Germany: Its Drivers and Impact on Pricing and Discount for Orphan Drugs
Orphan drug benefit scores in Germany are influenced by phase III data and lack of alternatives, but not linked to price or discounts.
research The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Pediatric Populations
Kids from areas with more high school dropouts have higher rates of brain injuries.
research Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Therapy for Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata: An Open Prospective Study of 14 Patients
Simvastatin/ezetimibe may help some patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Lipid Metabolism
Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
research Stewardship of Medication Errors in a Developing Country’s Scenario: A Clinical Pharmacist’s Role
Clinical pharmacists are crucial in improving patient safety by reporting medication errors in hospitals.
research The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
research Preparation and Characterization of Solution-Processed Nanocrystalline p-Type CuAlO2 Thin-Film Transistors
Turmeric may improve knee osteoarthritis, depression, and metabolic syndrome, but evidence is weak.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.