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May 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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March 1991 in “Endocrinology” Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
Targeting androgen receptors in the skin is the most effective treatment for hyperandrogenism-related skin issues.
May 2025 in “Anatolian journal of obstetrics and gynecology research.” Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
October 2012 in “Semina. Ciências Agrárias” A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
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January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
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October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Restoring nerve-macrophage communication may help treat autoimmune diseases.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” PCOS can be treated with Ayurvedic methods focusing on balancing body energies and improving digestion.
December 2018 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.