14 citations,
December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
11 citations,
December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.
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47 citations,
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77 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
41 citations,
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72 citations,
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4 citations,
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1 citations,
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25 citations,
June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
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10 citations,
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1 citations,
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39 citations,
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29 citations,
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17 citations,
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57 citations,
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