research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
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research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons:An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
research Metabolic features of the reproductive phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
research Hormone therapy for transgender patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Antioxidants and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
research Alopecia as an Emerging Adverse Effect Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss: A Scoping Review
GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss may cause hair loss, especially in women.
research Safety of Janus Kinase inhibitors in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
research The Relation of Androgenetic Alopecia Severity with Epicardial Fat Thickness
More severe hair loss links to thicker heart fat, suggesting possible heart disease risk.
research Efectos adversos asociados al uso de anabolizantes en deportistas: revisión sistemática
Anabolic agents can cause cardiovascular and behavioral issues in athletes.
research Pharmacovigilance profiles of three generations of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and network toxicology analysis
Spironolactone has the most side effects, including serious risks, while eplerenone and finerenone mainly affect the heart, kidneys, and metabolism.
research Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice
Non-medical steroid use in gym-goers is risky and needs better prevention and care strategies.
research Gender‐affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender‐diverse adults in Australia
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health and gender incongruence but requires careful management of cardiovascular and cancer risks.
research Transgender health and the impact of aging and menopause
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects health risks and requires careful management, especially as transgender individuals age.
research Baricitinib: Exploring the Safety Profile for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant‐Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial
Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
research Spectrum and signals of medication-associated cognitive disorder: a comprehensive disproportionality analysis with cross-database validation
Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
research Retrospective Analysis of Oral Tofacitinib Treatment for Alopecia Areata at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Oral tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata long-term with manageable side effects.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Pramipexole
Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.
research This Week in JAMA
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Safety of treatment options for spondyloarthritis: a narrative review
Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
research Long-term safety and efficacy of dutasteride in the treatment of male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Anlotinib Plus Etoposide with Cisplatin/Carboplatin in the First-Line Treatment of Lung Cancer: A Phase II Clinical Study
The treatment combination is effective and generally safe for lung cancer.
research Spectrum of Dermatological Disorders in Patients of Metabolic Syndrome
Patients with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and early treatment is important to prevent serious issues.
research Abstracts Pt.30
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research Cardiodermatology in the physician’s practice
Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
research DRUG NEWS
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.