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GlossaryMortality

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 Hormone Replacement Therapy and COVID-19 Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Compared With the General Population

April 2023 in “American Journal of Transplantation”

Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.

Baricitinib Safety for Events of Special Interest in Populations at Risk: Analysis from Randomised Trial Data Across Rheumatologic and Dermatologic Indications

research Baricitinib Safety for Events of Special Interest in Populations at Risk: Analysis from Randomised Trial Data Across Rheumatologic and Dermatologic Indications

6 citations , February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy”

Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.

research Melanoma Follow-Up and Mortality: A Large-Scale Study of Medicare Patients

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.

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

July 2024

Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.

Sentinel Lymph Node Status Is the Strongest Independent Predictor for Disease-Free and Overall Survival in Patients with Thick Melanoma

research Sentinel Lymph Node Status Is the Strongest Independent Predictor for Disease-Free and Overall Survival in Patients with Thick Melanoma

1 citations , December 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The health of the sentinel lymph node is the best indicator of survival for patients with thick skin cancer.

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community Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.

community Interesting new publication suggesting that MPB should be assessed as a early warning sign for type-2 diabetes.

15 upvotes 8 years ago

Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.

community Found it. Sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli sprouts, promotes hair growth (60% regeneration in mice) by accelerating the degradation of DHT.

110 upvotes 8 years ago

Sulforaphane, found in broccoli sprouts, promotes hair growth by degrading DHT. Users discuss its potential benefits and joke about unconventional application methods.

community Hair loss and ethnicity - Caucasian men the most likely to experience hair loss

in Chat 17 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses how Caucasian men are more likely to experience hair loss due to genetic predisposition, with factors like the androgen receptor on the X chromosome playing a significant role. The user also expresses confusion about the evolutionary reasons for hair loss, especially in colder climates where it would seem beneficial to retain hair for warmth.

community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 2 years ago

Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

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