research Association between male pattern baldness and testicular germ cell tumor: a meta-analysis
Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
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research Managing hyperglycemia and rash associated with alpelisib: expert consensus recommendations using the Delphi technique
Experts agree on how to manage sugar levels and skin reactions in patients taking the cancer drug alpelisib.
research Reply to letter to the editor: “A response to ‘Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19’”
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Mesotherapy with dutasteride and minoxidil in treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Risk of hair loss with different antidepressants
Bupropion causes more hair loss than other antidepressants, with paroxetine causing the least.
research Sentinel lymph node status is the strongest independent predictor for disease free and overall survival in patients with thick melanoma
The health of the sentinel lymph node is the best indicator of survival for patients with thick skin cancer.
research Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in New Users of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Nationwide Historical Cohort Study
Finasteride and dutasteride have little effect on Type 2 Diabetes risk.
research Association Between Urolithiasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Retrospective Cohort Study
People with hidradenitis suppurativa have a higher risk of kidney stones.
research Medicine Update
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
research Body Mass Index is Associated with Increased Risk of aggressive and Decreased Risk of Non-aggressive Prostate Cancer
Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Men from the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
research Mechanisms of Disease: selective inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a novel treatment for the metabolic syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research LASER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
research A Clinical Study on Cutaneous Manifestations of Obesity
Obesity significantly affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and should be considered during skin exams.
research Transsexualism
The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
research Emerging treatments in alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research 'The Cry of the Children' : The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.
research Discovery of New Drug Therapies Based on the Study of Adverse Reactions
Side effects of drugs can lead to the discovery of new treatments.
research Dermatological drugs and cosmetics
Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
research 'The Cry of the Children': The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2014 objectives and design update
The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
research HRT for women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a comprehensive review
The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.
research Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Focusing on Sexual Side Effects
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
research Fluoride exposure and pubertal development in children living in Mexico City
Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.
research Teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis: an update
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
research Hormone Therapy in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
Careful medical care is needed for those over 50 on hormone therapy during COVID-19.
research Dutasteride, a novel dual 5-A reductase inhibitor, reduces serum DHT to a greater extent versus finasteride and achieves finasteride maximal reduction in a larger proportion of patients
Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
research Evaluation of SALT score severity in correlation with trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata: a study of 303 patients
Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
research Clinical effects and economical impact of dutasteride and finasteride therapy in Italian men with LUTS
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.