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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called anionic squarticles can effectively remove a common antidepressant from the body after an overdose.
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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