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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 COVID-19 in Africa: An Ovarian Victory?

11 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research”

Africa's low COVID-19 rates may be linked to early measures and possibly higher estrogen levels in women.

research Is COVID-19 Gender-Sensitive?

228 citations , January 2021 in “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology”

Men have more severe COVID-19 outcomes than women.

research Analyzing The Impact That The Ebola Virus Disease Has On Children

March 2020 in “Authorea”

Ebola affected children less severely than adults, but better control measures and data collection are needed.

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.

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community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year 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 804 upvotes 1 year 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 What do you think about this study?

in Product 112 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism about new hair loss treatments, with many users expressing doubt about the effectiveness and availability of future solutions. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are mentioned as reliable options.

community Minoxidil killed my cat. You need to know how deadly this is for pets.

in Minoxidil 2567 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can cause fatal heart issues. Users recommend switching to oral minoxidil to protect pets.

community 22 years since the last major development

in Technology 52 upvotes 4 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.