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January 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
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June 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” Polypoid cystitis can mimic bladder cancer but can be effectively treated with surgery, stents, and medication.
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