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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” Men who go bald before 30 may have a higher risk of heart disease.
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
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