December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Mothers and newborns with dental fillings have higher mercury in their hair, but adding fillings during pregnancy doesn't raise mercury levels further.
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Tarantulas don't produce silk from their feet.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Piptadeniastrum africanum and Cordia plathytyrsa can increase testosterone without major metabolic changes, but may affect triglycerides and creatinine.
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February 2017 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair loss might be the first sign of dengue fever.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
March 2008 in “Oncology Times” Patient care should come before profit in medicine.
April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Pharmaceutical ads for Rogaine and Accutane may be misleading and not financially sensible.
July 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and can worsen skin problems.
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February 2003 in “Urology” Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
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November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Adding baricitinib will increase costs but offers more treatment options for alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
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September 2016 in “BMC musculoskeletal disorders” Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis often causes side effects like diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss, especially at higher doses.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
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July 2024 in “The International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops aimed to support weight loss with natural ingredients, but results varied.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops may aid weight loss when combined with a keto diet and exercise.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops claimed to help with weight loss and boost energy using natural Amazonian ingredients.
August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology” Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
Dutasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 23% in high-risk men.
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February 1983 in “Gut” Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
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November 2011 in “Forest Ecology and Management” Understanding the fruiting patterns of Ficus trees can improve forest restoration by ensuring pollinators survive and biodiversity is supported.