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January 2023 in “Journal of Human Hypertension” Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
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Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
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Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
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