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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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November 2019 in “Synapse” Brain-made chemicals can control nerve cell function differently in various parts of a mouse's brain, which may help us understand neurological conditions.
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New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
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