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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are not recommended for COVID-19 treatment due to insufficient evidence and safety concerns.
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” Oregano extract helps fix testis and sperm damage caused by finasteride.
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These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
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