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Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of varenicline combined with vaping cessation counseling for daily e-cigarette users who intend to quit. The results show that including varenicline in the cessation program may lead to prolonged abstinence. These positive findings can guide future recommendations and interventions for vaping cessation.
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Gil Yosipovitch, Nicholas Mollanazar, Sonja Staender, Shawn G. Kwatra, Brian S. Kim, Elizabeth Laws, Leda P. Mannent, Nikhil Amin, Bolanle Akinlade, Heribert W. Staudinger, Naimish Patel, George D. Yancopoulos, David M. Weinreich, Sheldon Wang, Genming Shi, Ashish Bansal, John T. O'Malley
Summary: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intensely itchy nodules. The use of Dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody, has been shown to effectively improve itch and skin lesions in patients with PN.
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Marina Mendes Fossa Shirata, Patricia Maria Berardo Goncalves Maia Campos
Summary: The study evaluated the clinical efficacy of sunscreens and cosmetic formulations containing ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and rice peptides for improving skin photoaging in young women. Results showed that daily use of these formulations improved skin hydration, dermis echogenicity, reduced skin hyperpigmentation, and increased epidermal cell renewal. Overall, daily application of sunscreens and formulations with antioxidant properties is important for preventing and reducing skin changes related to photoaging in young women.
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Yuka Maeda, Chizuru Fujikura, Takashi Asama, Masayuki Yagi, Nobuaki Okumura, Ayanori Yamaki, Akio Ohkuma, Kayoko Numano
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Summary: This study evaluated the effects of consuming edible bird's nest extract on skin health and safety in women. The results showed that the extract effectively improved skin wrinkles without causing any adverse reactions. Laboratory tests also indicated no clinically significant differences. Therefore, edible bird's nest extract can be considered a safe and effective skin nutritional supplement.
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Samuel A. Goldlust, Mojgan Kavoosi, Jennifer Nezzer, Mehran Kavoosi, Walter Korz, Kenneth Deck
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P. B. Lima, J. A. F. Dias, A. C. C. Esposito, L. D. B. Miot, H. A. Miot
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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
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Young Jin Tak, Dae Keun Shin, Ae Hyang Kim, Jun Il Kim, Ye Li Lee, Hyun-Chang Ko, Yong-Woo Kim, Sang Yeoup Lee
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Maria V. Calvo, Viviana Loria Kohen, Carmen Diaz-Mardomingo, Sara Garcia-Herranz, Shishir Baliyan, Joao Tome-Carneiro, Gonzalo Colmenarejo, Francesco Visioli, Cesar Venero, Javier Fontecha
Summary: Cognitive decline is a significant consequence of aging, and pharmacological therapies have not been effective. The use of a milk drink fortified with MFGM as a dietary supplement may improve cognitive function, particularly in women.
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Stephen A. Harrison, Federico Perez Manghi, William B. Smith, Diana Alpenidze, Diego Aizenberg, Naomi Klarenbeek, Chi-Yi Chen, Eli Zuckerman, Eric Ravussin, Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya, Pin-Nan Cheng, Helena Katchman, Samuel Klein, Ziv Ben-Ari, Anisha E. Mendonza, Yiming Zhang, Miljen Martic, Shenglin Ma, Sheena Kao, Sandra Tanner, Alok Pachori, Michael K. Badman, YanLing He, Chinweike Ukomadu, Eric Sicard
Summary: In patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the use of licogliflozin led to reductions in serum alanine aminotransferase levels, suggesting it could be a potential therapeutic option. However, further studies are needed to validate these findings and evaluate its combination with other drugs.
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Neda Bavarsad, Mohammad Ali Mapar, Mona Safaezadeh, Seyed Mahmoud Latifi
Summary: The cream formulation containing tomato lycopene and wheat bran extract was effective in reducing the size and color of melasma after three months of treatment. The intervention group showed significant improvement in skin condition compared to the placebo group, with no recurrence observed one month after the treatment.
JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
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