March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
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March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” A new compound was effective for imaging prostate cancer in rats.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research” Corni Fructus extract may help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing prostate cell growth and inflammation.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Coinheritance of BRCA2 and CYLD genes may lead to new treatment options for certain cancers.
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September 2017 in “British Journal of Cancer” Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
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June 2020 in “Biomedicines” % free PSA and urinary markers help better identify prostate cancer.
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August 2011 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” 386 citations
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April 2006 in “PubMed” BPH is common in older men and often occurs with other age-related health issues.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
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June 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
July 2003 in “Current Prostate Reports” Combining different treatments may be needed to effectively manage chronic prostatitis.
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
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June 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.
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August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
January 2020 in “Advanced ultrasound in diagnosis and therapy” Epidermoid cysts can be better diagnosed with ultrasound by recognizing specific features and using clinical information.
January 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” The Cyp11a1 gene variation has a weak link to PCOS, but higher di-hydro-testosterone levels are found in PCOS patients.
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
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December 2012 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” 5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
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June 2011 in “대한구강악안면외과학회지” A woman had a cyst in her salivary gland, likely from Botox, which was removed and confirmed as an epidermoid cyst.
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August 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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August 2019 in “Clinical genitourinary cancer” Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network” The guidelines aim to find treatable prostate cancer early while avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments.
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October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
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January 2003 in “Urologic oncology” Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
November 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” Hormonal imbalance contributes to chronic prostatitis and affects male reproductive health.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Krill oil may help reduce prostate enlargement and growth.