July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” COVID-19 survivors may face long-term health issues affecting both mind and body.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
January 2006 in “Journal of Rural Medicine” Trichotillomania is more common than previously thought, with increasing diagnosed cases.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Anorexia nervosa causes serious health issues, best treated with a team approach focusing on nutrition.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to alopecia areata, especially in young adults.
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
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January 2018 in “PLoS Genetics” Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
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March 2019 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride use can cause depression-like behavior in male rats.
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January 2022 in “Emerging infectious diseases” COVID-19 generally causes fewer complications than influenza, except for certain conditions like hair loss and heart issues.
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
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March 2018 in “Translational Stroke Research” Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
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September 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
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November 2020 in “Movement Disorders Clinical Practice” A man developed neurological issues from SARS-CoV-2 without severe breathing problems, worsening to death.
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February 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
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June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.