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March 1976 in “PubMed” Neogynon effectively prevents pregnancy but may cause side effects like headaches and menstrual changes.
June 2022 in “C&EN global enterprise” The drug Olumiant is now approved to treat severe hair loss from alopecia and can also be used for some hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Cataract surgery in Europe varies in frequency and cost between countries.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
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December 2011 in “Asia-Pacific biotech news” In 2011, there were major scientific breakthroughs in cancer treatment, immunity, Parkinson's, virus simulation, schizophrenia, hair growth, lung cancer, and medical grafts.
Depo-Provera effectively prevents pregnancy but has many side effects and safety concerns, leading to its ban in the U.S.
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells may effectively treat and prevent allergic skin conditions.
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October 1971 in “The BMJ” Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
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October 1971 in “The BMJ” The document suggests that hair loss after stopping birth control may be similar to post-pregnancy hair loss and could recur with future pregnancies.
October 1971 in “The BMJ” Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.
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October 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
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November 2010 in “Value in Health” Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.
February 1998 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
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