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February 1996 in “Obesity Surgery” This study found that significant hair loss in about one-third of patients after vertical gastroplasty was reversed by zinc supplementation.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study found that inhibiting 5α-reductase in molluscs provokes a specific shell morphology, suggesting gastropods might have unique 5α-reductase substrates absent in vertebrates.
August 2021 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” This study used computer simulations to evaluate the absorption of oral and topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that topical applications resulted in lower plasma concentrations, suggesting potential viability as a treatment option.
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May 1983 in “The American Journal of Surgery” In this study, the Mason gastric bypass resulted in significant weight loss, with most patients losing over 25% of their total weight and maintaining it, despite some risk of complications.