Historically most topical drug classes seem to have been originally developed following the pragmatic principle that, “if an existing drug with an interesting pharmacology is effective orally/systemically, and the target is in the skin, it could well work topically without giving side effects and, therefore, would deserve to be tried topically”. The next paragraphs review the development of the...

An overview of the epidemiological, biological, and clinical studies of Taenia and taeniasis in Taiwan for the past century is presented. The phenomenal observations that led to the discovery of Taenia asiatica as a new species, which differ from Taenia solium and Taenia saginata, are described. Parasitological surveys of the aborigines in Taiwan revealed a high prevalence of taeniasis, which m...

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive, multisystem disorder of pregnancy whose etiology remains unknown. Although management is evidence-based, preventative measures/screening tools are lacking, treatment remains symptomatic, and delivery remains the only cure. Past hypotheses/scientific contributions have influenced current understanding of preeclampsia pathophysiology and guided management strategie...

Historically most topical drug classes seem to have been originally developed following the pragmatic principle that, “if an existing drug with an interesting pharmacology is effective orally/systemically, and the target is in the skin, it could well work topically without giving side effects and, therefore, would deserve to be tried topically”. The next paragraphs review the development of the...

Historically most topical drug classes seem to have been originally developed following the pragmatic principle that, “if an existing drug with an interesting pharmacology is effective orally/systemically, and the target is in the skin, it could well work topically without giving side effects and, therefore, would deserve to be tried topically”. The next paragraphs review the development of the...