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February 2002 in “The Lancet” Keratinocytes might turn into stem cells, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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December 2000 in “The Lancet” Early male hair loss might signal higher heart disease risk.
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July 1997 in “The Lancet” Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Using minoxidil for hair growth may cause skin lesions in some people, and taking breaks from nitrate patches for angina might worsen symptoms.
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” Topical minoxidil may help hair growth by improving blood flow to hair follicles.
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November 1983 in “The Lancet” Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” July 2025 in “The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia” New guidelines and referral pathways for skin conditions aim to improve care and referrals in Pakistan.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
February 2007 in “Lancet Oncology” Using a single PSA level to decide on a prostate biopsy is not effective; a more personalized approach considering various factors is recommended.
December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” The document concludes that better training and education are needed for proper cancer screening and criticizes the GMC's inaction as harmful to clinical ethics in the UK.
October 2006 in “The Lancet Oncology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase aggressive cancer risk slightly.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
The books were useful but had some areas needing improvement.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
February 1961 in “The Lancet” Some new drugs show potential for treating blood cancers but have serious side effects and need more research.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
April 2017 in “Turkish Journal of Pediatric Disease” Careful diagnosis is crucial in premature pubarche cases, as 20% have other conditions.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.
The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.