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15 citations,
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205 citations,
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195 citations,
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66 citations,
October 1984 in “Annual Review of Microbiology” Toxic Shock Syndrome cases increased due to new factors, but decreased with public health measures and changes in tampon use.
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March 2010 in “Endocrinology” Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
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