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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
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September 2013 in “Technology” The study introduced a new imaging technology to track skin healing and bone marrow cell activity over time.
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
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November 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Estrogen and androgen signals control synaptic changes in rat brains.
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Mouse hair follicle stem cells lose their ability to change into different cell types after being grown for a long time.
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February 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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May 2021 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, with women and those sicker during hospitalization at higher risk.
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April 2011 in “Epilepsia” The drug combination significantly reduced epileptic drop attacks in patients.
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December 2017 in “Chemosphere” Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” Long-term steroid abuse in athletes causes serious health risks, outweighing any benefits.
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June 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Both endoscopic and pretrichial open forehead lifts effectively elevate eyebrows long-term with high patient satisfaction.
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 causes more taste, smell, hair, memory, and concentration issues than other respiratory infections.
December 2023 in “Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science” Chemotherapy in children often causes hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and mood swings.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Laser treatment is safe and can effectively treat toenail fungus, especially when combined with other treatments if no improvement is seen after about a year.
March 2015 in “Surgery (oxford)” Critical illness can lead to long-lasting physical and psychological problems, requiring ongoing, specialized care and rehabilitation.
May 2012 in “Surgery (oxford)” Patients who survive critical illness often face long-lasting physical, mental, and cognitive issues, with many unable to return to work within a year.
July 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Effective storage of hair follicles is crucial for successful hair transplants, especially in patients with heart issues.
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October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
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October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
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