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December 2006 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Mycophenolate mofetil is safer and more effective than cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis.
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August 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy can improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
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May 2017 in “Medical Science Monitor” Myositis in lupus patients is linked to skin rash, hair loss, blood issues, and high disease activity.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
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March 2023 in “BioMed” MIS-A is a severe complication after COVID-19, mostly in young black males, needing more research and awareness.
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-rich plasma is more effective and satisfactory than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis.
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March 2022 in “Healthcare” Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy does not significantly reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
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August 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
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December 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs are effective for managing PCOS.
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January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The most effective way to diagnose non-scarring hair loss is by transverse sectioning, and some cases, particularly in males with inflammation around hair follicles, might be curable.
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
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September 2022 in “Molecules” Fructus Malvae may help with diabetes, tumors, and hair loss due to its various active compounds.
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January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Different PCOS types respond uniquely to infertility treatments, with some having lower pregnancy rates and higher risks of complications.
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April 2022 in “F1000Research” Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The N-K GM Series offers a new method to reduce aflatoxin poisoning and cancer, improving health and saving costs in affected regions.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Severe hair loss may increase the risk of dying from COVID-19.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is easier to use and more satisfying for hair loss treatment than topical minoxidil.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
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September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.