research Is CONSORT a Risk of Bias Tool for Experimental Studies: A Big Misunderstanding
CONSORT improves trial reporting but doesn't assess bias.
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research Collider bias undermines our understanding of COVID-19 disease risk and severity
Collider bias can distort our understanding of COVID-19 risk and severity.
research Collider bias undermines our understanding of COVID-19 disease risk and severity
Collider bias can mislead our understanding of COVID-19 risk and severity.
research Supplementary Material for: Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids are best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP is best for severe cases.
research Sex-bias in COVID-19-associated illness severity and mortality in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Male cancer patients have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than female patients.
research The impact of therapies for male pattern baldness: protocol for a network meta-analysis study
The study aims to find the most effective treatments for male pattern baldness.
research Risk Factors for Premature Hair Graying in Young Turkish Adults
Premature hair graying in young Turkish adults is more likely if they have stress, a family history of graying, drink alcohol, have chronic diseases, are older, or are taller.
research Risk of Autoimmune Skin Diseases Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis Using the FAERS Database
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can increase the risk of autoimmune skin diseases, especially bullous pemphigoid.
research Skin cancers and their risk factors in older persons: a population-based study
Older men and those with a history of skin cancer have a higher risk of getting skin cancer again.
research Incidence and risk factors for alopecia in survivors of critical illness: A multi-centre observational study
Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.
research Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Female University Students of Health Sciences in a Middle Eastern Country
PCOS is common among female health science students, linked to hormonal issues and family history, and early diagnosis is important.
research Comment on: Risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A case-control study in a multiracial population
The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
research Agglomerative clustering-based drugs graded for the risk signals of drug-induced cognitive disorder: a study on the FAERS database
Finasteride is high-risk for cognitive disorders, while Carbidopa/Levodopa, Topiramate, and Clonazepam are moderate-risk.
research Sex hormone binding globulin - an important biomarker for predicting PCOS risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
research Male pattern baldness and prostate cancer risk in a population-based case–control study
Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors increase acute coronary syndrome risk in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research Finasteride Use: Evaluation of Depression and Suicide Risk
Finasteride use may increase depression and suicide risk, especially at 1 mg, so monitoring is advised.
research The association between rs2476601 polymorphism in PTPN22 gene and risk of alopecia areata
The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopic Features, Clinical Correlates, and Risk Prediction in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
research Anatomic location of primary melanoma: Survival differences and sun exposure
Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
research Drinking Frequency but not Years may be Associated with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Result from a Large Cross-Sectional Survey in Chinese Men
Drinking alcohol 1-2 times a week may reduce urinary symptoms, but drinking more often might increase the risk.
research Addressing continuous data for participants excluded from trial analysis: a guide for systematic reviewers
The conclusion is that the risk of losing significance in meta-analysis results increases with smaller effects and more missing data, and using the median standard deviation for imputation is recommended.
research A Slippery Preventive Slope
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer risk.
research Gene variants associated with acne vulgaris presentation and severity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Certain gene variants can influence acne risk and severity.
research Premature Hair Whitening is an Independent Predictor of Carotid Intima-media Thickness in Young and Middle-aged Men
Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.
research Finasteride treatment and male breast cancer: a register-based cohort study in four Nordic countries
Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Relationship between working hours and probability to take alopecia medicine among Korean male workers: a 4-year follow-up study
Long working hours increase the risk of hair loss in Korean male workers.
research How to Read a Research Paper
Tamsulosin may slightly increase dementia risk compared to other treatments for enlarged prostate.
research RETRACTED: Gut microbiota, skin microbiota, and alopecia areata: A Mendelian randomization study
Certain bacteria may influence alopecia areata risk, but skin bacteria don't mediate gut-skin effects.
research Suicidality Risks Associated with Finasteride, a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor: An Evaluation of Real-World Data from the FDA Adverse Event Reports
Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.