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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure to near normal levels in patients with malignant or accelerated hypertension resistant to conventional treatments, offering a potential alternative to nephrectomy.
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July 2022 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This case report concludes that a combination of physical examination, hormonal evaluation, and imaging studies is crucial for identifying malignant adrenal masses, with radical excision and adjuvant therapy improving patient outcomes.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” This report describes a clinical case of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, confirmed by genetic testing, highlighting the presentation of multiple renal tumors and bilateral lung cysts.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This article reviews challenges in managing malignant ureteral obstruction and emphasizes prompt treatment to preserve renal function, but reports no clinical results.
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension and renal failure resistant to conventional drugs, though side effects like hirsutism and edema were common.