The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs more detail on sample size, methodology, bias, and ethical considerations.
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.
Reviewers criticized the study for assuming drugs with similar side-effects work the same way and questioned the validity of its findings due to potential biases and data quality issues.
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The study aims to find the most effective treatments for male pattern baldness.
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