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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” The roadmap calls for better research and funding to improve PCOS diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Allergy”
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
18 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.
18 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
27 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that there is a significant lack of reporting on the sex and age of cells in skin research, which could affect clinical trials and treatments.
The Breast Utility Instrument was developed to assess quality of life in breast cancer patients.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “UNC Libraries” The new criteria for classifying lupus are more accurate and comprehensive.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Epidemiology” Standardized definitions and better methods are needed to accurately estimate long COVID-19 prevalence.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Korea should focus health policies on diseases and groups with high burdens.
March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” Cladribine has known risks and potential new safety concerns, requiring careful monitoring.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “The Journal of Health Design” Be cautious with health info on TikTok; many videos have questionable content, but those by healthcare providers are better.
September 2025 in “Cancer Innovation” Clinical trials should use innovative designs and biomarkers to improve precision therapy and patient outcomes.
Testosterone's health effects are complex and not definitively understood.
17 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
114 citations
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March 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Older age and existing health conditions increase COVID-19 death risk.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
14 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Global collaboration in dermatology improved data sharing and patient care during COVID-19.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Chinese burn and plastic surgery guidelines need better transparency and evidence quality.
26 citations
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February 2002 in “Urologic clinics of North America” The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease”
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Patients with advanced breast cancer prioritize quality of life, overall survival, and progression-free survival in treatment decisions.
January 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Most people who volunteered for a health study had medical issues, showing the need for careful screening before trials.
May 2024 in “Reproductive BioMedicine Online” Patients with PCOS face poor communication and support from healthcare professionals.
24 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” The BHBS is a valid tool to study cultural norms and breast cancer risk in Black women.
8 citations
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March 2021 in “Medicine” The revised Chinese Symptom Checklist-90 is more reliable and valid for psychological assessments.