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    GlossaryTreatment Efficacy (Therapeutic Effectiveness)

    ability of a treatment to produce desired results in trials

    Treatment Efficacy refers to the ability of a medical treatment or intervention to produce the desired beneficial effect under ideal and controlled conditions, such as in clinical trials. It is a measure of how well a treatment works in a controlled environment, which is different from "effectiveness," which measures how well it works in real-world settings.

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      community Horrible news, Stemson Therapeutics has shut down

      in Technology  193 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.