Differential Association Between Cumulative Dose of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Mortality

    March 2025 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Jinhyun Kim, Suk‐Yong Jang, Eun‐Cheol Park
    Studysummary This study found a complex relationship between cumulative doses of 5-ARIs and all-cause mortality among BPH or AGA patients, with lower doses linked to higher suicide rates and higher doses reducing cardiovascular mortality risk.
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