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September 2005 in “International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience” This study found that in rats, morphine exposure may increase 5alpha-reductase activity in the CNS, leading to decreased testosterone levels, an effect blocked by finasteride.
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” In this study, 65% of men with persistent sexual side effects after stopping finasteride reported a reduction in alcohol consumption, echoing findings in rodent models.
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October 2002 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” This study found that formalin-induced pain in rats nearly eliminates testosterone in the brain and spinal cord by likely increasing 5α-reductase activity, but normalizes serum levels after 24 hours.
This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
May 2026 in “Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with alopecia areata who developed new central nervous system demyelination after starting tofacitinib therapy; while the drug was associated with this neurological event, causality is not confirmed. The demyelination was reversible upon stopping the medication and administering corticosteroids.
