Oral Contraceptives and Multiple Sclerosis/Clinically Isolated Syndrome Susceptibility. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:The incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is rising in women. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with MS risk and whether this varies by progestin content.
Kerstin Hellwig +3 more
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Compound Library Screening Identified Cladribine as a Novel Radiosensitizer for Prostate Cancer
The combination of cladribine and irradiation significantly suppressed the growth of DU145‐derived tumors compared with the DMSO plus irradiation group in the mouse model. In addition, it also elevated the percentage of γH2AX‐positive cells after irradiation.
Toshiki Oka +26 more
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Update on Menopause Hormone Therapy; Current Indications and Unanswered Questions
ABSTRACT Objective To provide clinicians involved in managing menopause with a summary of current evidence surrounding menopause hormone therapy (MHT). Design The authors evaluate and synthesize existing pooled evidence relating to MHT's clinical indications, efficacy, and safety and explore the limitations of existing data. Patients The review focuses
Annice Mukherjee, Susan R. Davis
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Effect of vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure:a systematic review and meta-analysis incorporating individual patient data [PDF]
D-PRESSURE Collaboration: et al.[Importance]: Low levels of vitamin D are associated with elevated blood pressure (BP) and future cardiovascular events.
Alvarez, Jessica +21 more
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Abstract Objective This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics of zavegepant in human breast milk and plasma following a single, 10 mg dose of zavegepant nasal spray. Background Zavegepant nasal spray is a member of the gepant class of medications; small molecule inhibitors of the calcitonin gene‐related peptide receptor.
Abhijeet Jakate +9 more
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Biomaterial Strategies for Targeted Intracellular Delivery to Phagocytes
Phagocytes are essential to a functional immune system, and their behavior defines disease outcomes. Engineered particles offer a strategic opportunity to target phagocytes, harnessing inflammatory modulation in disease. By tuning features like size, shape, and surface, these systems can modulate immune responses and improve targeted treatment for a ...
Kaitlyn E. Woodworth +2 more
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Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Profiles of Ethinylestradiol/Norgestimate Combination or Norethindrone upon Coadministration with Elagolix 150 mg Once Daily in Healthy Premenopausal Women [PDF]
Robert Feldman +3 more
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Neck‐vein thrombosis during spaceflight
Spaceflight imposes unique environmental challenges, including weightlessness, increased radiation exposure and confinement, which can lead to unexpected health effects. One such example is neck‐vein thrombosis, a condition rarely seen on Earth without predisposing factors such as venous catheters or infections.
Ulrich Limper, Jens Jordan
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Advanced Topical Formulations (ATF) [PDF]
Topical formulations aim to target the skin for a variety of cosmetic, protective or therapeutic needs. Despite the use of creams and ointments over the millennia, the bioavailability of actives from topical preparations remains quite low, often not ...
Hadgraft, J, Lane, M
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Colorimetric Analysis of Norethindrone, Norethindrone Acetate, and Norgestrel in Oral Contraceptives
Abstract A colorimetric method, based on reaction with blue tetrazolium, has been devised for the analysis of norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, and norgestrel. The technique is selective for these progestins, showing no interference from the estrogens ethinyl estradiol and mestranol, commonly found in oral contraceptives.
Shuing Carol Liu +2 more
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