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January 2025 in “Global Health” People with type 2 diabetes have lower vitamin E levels, especially older adults and females.
December 2024 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause polycythemia, and surgery can normalize symptoms.
April 2024 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser-pretreated blood for hair loss treatment was more effective and increased stem cells.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
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January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
June 2020 in “Risk Management and Healthcare Policy” Drinking alcohol 1-2 times a week may reduce urinary symptoms, but drinking more often might increase the risk.
May 2016 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” People with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart disease due to abnormal blood lipid levels.
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July 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” High-flux hemodialysis with L-carnitine improves heart function, reduces inflammation, and enhances quality of life in patients.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Inorganic nanomaterials can improve brain disease imaging by being more precise and faster than traditional methods.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acute wounds heal well, but chronic wounds struggle due to ongoing inflammation and poor tissue repair.
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” Targeting macrophages may improve wound healing.
February 2009 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
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December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Adult female acne requires personalized treatment and maintenance to prevent relapse.