October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Higher levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of heart attack in young adults.
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November 2021 in “Cell Research” Cepharanthine and Trifluoperazine are effective against SARS-CoV-2.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems due to itching and may benefit from melatonin, which helps with sleep and skin symptoms.
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
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November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
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May 2021 in “Plants” The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Chromatography A” New method accurately measures finasteride and M3 in urine, helping evaluate pharmacokinetics.
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
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June 2021 in “Journal of affective disorders” Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Combining Ginkgo biloba and butylphthalide improves cognitive recovery and reduces inflammation after a stroke.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
266 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
219 citations
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September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.
208 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
136 citations
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine” Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
66 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
39 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Apigenin may help promote hair growth and could treat hair loss.
37 citations
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April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
28 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
27 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Having a lot of gray hair and hair loss are linked to more severe COVID-19.
24 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Planta Medica” Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
22 citations
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June 1993 in “Calcified Tissue International” Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.
20 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.