research Venous and pulmonary thromboembolism and combined hormonal contraceptives. Systematic review and meta-analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
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research PSS33 REAL-LIFE DOSING OF BIOLOGICS IN PLAQUE PSORIASIS—A GERMAN SURVEY
Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
research Evaluating anti-LGBTQIA+ medical bias in large language models
Large language models often give biased or inaccurate medical responses, especially for LGBTQIA+ prompts.
research Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
research Infertility: Evaluation and Initial Management
Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
research Healthcare innovation and patent law’s ‘pharmaceutical privilege’: is there a pharmaceutical privilege? And if so, should we remove it?
The document suggests reevaluating the patent system to ensure public benefits from pharmaceutical privileges and to encourage more significant innovations.
research Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostate Cancer Mortality
5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
research Dermatological problems following spinal cord injury in Korean patients
Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
research Use of high dose cyproterone acetate and risk of intracranial meningioma in women: cohort study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
research Scalp Tourniquets for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp tourniquets did not significantly prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research EU Legal and Regulatory Update
The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
research An Atlas of Hair Pathology--with Clinical Correlations
The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.
research Survival Skills for Doctors and their Families
Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
research The Breast Cancer Wars: Fear, Hope and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth Century America
Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
research Caring for the Dying at Home
Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
research Ethics Consultation: from Theory to Practice
The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
research Forensic Medicine: Clinical and Pathological Aspects
The book is a comprehensive guide for forensic practitioners and exam candidates.
research Birth Outcomes of Infants Born to Mothers with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-based Study in Korea
Mothers with alopecia areata have a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes.
research Use of hair products in relation to ovarian cancer risk
Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
research Cost of prevalent psoriasis
Psoriasis increases annual healthcare costs by $4,044 per patient, with biologic treatments costing significantly more than phototherapy.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Elevates the Distress of Sexual Pain in Iranian Women with Infertility
PCOS increases sexual pain distress in infertile women.
research Psychological Impact, Self-perception and the Contributing Factors in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
research Alopecia Areata Increases the Risk of Stroke: a 3-year Follow-Up Study
People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of stroke.
research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere
Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
research Artificial intelligence in trichology - usage and prospects
AI can improve hair care but needs legal clarity and is not widely used in Poland yet.
research ILDS Newsletter No. 29
The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
research Comparison of Complications after Coronavirus Disease and Seasonal Influenza, South Korea
COVID-19 generally causes fewer complications than influenza, except for certain conditions like hair loss and heart issues.
research Association of long-term 5α-reductase inhibitor use with survival in men with renal cell carcinoma: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors may improve survival in men with kidney cancer.
research Women with alopecia exhibit a higher risk for thyroid cancer: A nationwide cohort study
Women with alopecia may have a higher chance of getting thyroid cancer.