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This case report suggests that discontinuing low-dose finasteride in a 48-year-old man led to a significant reduction in sperm DNA fragmentation index, indicating a possible link between finasteride and sperm DNA damage.

Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.

This study found that low-dose finasteride use in young men was associated with higher reporting of persistent sexual dysfunction, with some cases linked to suicidal ideation.

This article reviews hair analysis for drug detection and its applications in various fields, but reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need to consider the method's complexities and potential pitfalls.

This study provided the first published case reports of alopecia associated with the use of quetiapine.

This study reports two cases of fatal metformin intoxication with hair concentrations significantly higher than those in subjects under treatment, marking the first use of hair analysis for such cases.

This study suggests that men under 40 who develop persistent sexual side effects and insomnia after using finasteride for alopecia may be at increased risk of suicide.

In this study, researchers developed an in-situ gel formulation of antibacterial Levofloxacin for the eye, which showed prolonged drug release, increased residence time, and effective antibacterial action, suggesting it may be a safe and effective ocular delivery system for antibiotics.

This study revealed significant signals of drug-related cognitive disorders in several medications that lack relevant FDA label warnings, suggesting a need for increased clinical awareness and potential label updates.

This review, sourced from expert panel discussions and literature analysis, suggests Tianmeng oral liquid may improve sleep, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance well-being in psychosomatic disorder patients, though further research is necessary.

This study found that hair from the vertex posterior is a reliable sampling region for detecting zolpidem intake, showing consistent drug concentration and peak position compared to other scalp regions.

This paper discusses advancements in forensic hair analysis, emphasizing a novel DART–HRMS method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of detecting drug use timelines.

This review discusses the characteristics of alopecia areata, a sudden, non-scarring hair loss condition with autoimmune origins, and reports no new clinical results.

The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.

This case study reported a rare occurrence of cicatricial alopecia linked to zolpidem-induced sleep-related amnestic behavior, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive medication history for accurate diagnosis.

This report describes five cases where sudden akathisia occurred in female patients with bipolar disorder after a ziprasidone dose reduction, emphasizing potential unexpected side effects of second-generation antipsychotics.

This study found that midazolam, unlike clonazepam, increased neurosteroid levels and affected synaptic inhibition and plasticity in rat hippocampal neurons, suggesting unique actions via dual receptor activation.

This study detected insomnia risk signals associated with various medications, primarily nervous system drugs, using the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System data from 2004 to 2024.

Olanzapine reduces stress-related anxiety in rats when given acutely.

Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.

This study demonstrated that benzothiazepines, such as diltiazem and JTV-519, exert anxiolytic-like effects through allopregnanolone biosynthesis in mice, similar to carbamazepine.

This study found that midazolam improved PTSD-associated behavioral deficits in rats through its action on the TSPO, CBR, and neurosteroidogenesis pathways.

This review discusses various psychiatric treatments including antipsychotics, insomnia medication, and mood stabilizers, but reports no new clinical results; the authors comment on existing findings and approvals.

Increasing olanzapine caused hair loss in a woman, which stopped after changing medication.

This study found that the antiseizure activity of midazolam primarily occurs through synaptic GABA-A receptors, with no significant involvement of endogenous neurosteroids or extrasynaptic receptors.

This study found that enhanced neurosteroid synthesis likely mediated by the translocator protein contributed to the anticonvulsant action of midazolam in mice.

This study reported that women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher rates of clinically significant insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness than women without the condition, highlighting the need for sleep disorder screening in this population.

This study found that regular caffeine consumption among medical students is linked to a higher risk of insomnia, with around 30% to nearly 50% of those surveyed reporting sleep disorders, and highlights the importance of health education on caffeine's side effects.

This study identified novel compounds as selective inhibitors of the type 1 isoenzyme of 5α-reductase, displaying promising potential for treating DHT-dependent disorders such as acne and androgenic alopecia.

In this study, finasteride was found not to be associated with changes in sleep spindle activity or morphology in men undergoing sleep studies.