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GlossaryMortality (Fatality rate)

refers to the incidence of death within a population

Mortality refers to the incidence of death within a specific population, often expressed as a rate per unit of population over a given time period, such as deaths per 1,000 or 100,000 individuals per year. It is a crucial metric in public health and epidemiology for assessing the overall health and longevity of populations, identifying risk factors, and evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions.

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research Toxic Shock Syndrome: Recent Developments in Pathogenesis

37 citations, March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.

research The Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019

20 citations, September 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine”

Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

research The Dermatology Consultant: A Retrospective Analysis of Inpatient Dermatology

3 citations, May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatologists greatly affect inpatient diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, especially in spotting infections in patients with weakened immune systems.

research Letter to the Editor on COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

1 citations, March 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.

research COVID-19 and Sex Differences: Mechanisms and Biomarkers

185 citations, August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

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community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 11 months ago

A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.

community DHT is about to get smashed ….

in Update 807 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

community 22 years since the last major development

in Technology 49 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.