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October 2021 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS often experience depression and anxiety, affecting their quality of life.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Vitiligo causes significant emotional stress in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with limited treatment options available.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Psychological and social responses to scars can indicate mental health risks.
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
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March 2023 in “Pharmacy” Pharmacist-led care significantly improved post-COVID symptoms.
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” 5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
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July 2025 in “Organoids” Organoids can revolutionize medicine by modeling diseases and aiding in personalized treatments.
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June 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” PCOS increases sexual pain and distress in infertile Iranian women.
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
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August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” BMI is a simple, cost-effective tool for screening obesity and related diseases.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hair loss in alopecia areata can negatively affect sexual quality of life.
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January 2021 in “Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs ongoing care.
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January 2026 in “AIMS Public Health” Digital health education may reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in PCOS patients.
Testosterone pellets may help women's sexual function but have safety concerns and need more research.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platycladus Orientalis leaf vesicles may help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Social Botox and societal beauty standards negatively impact adolescent self-image, influenced by social media and cultural pressures.
February 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Many COVID-19 survivors, especially women, experience hair loss and skin color changes, needing specific post-recovery care.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.