85 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
62 citations
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October 2017 in “Endocrine connections” Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
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February 2018 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical Breast Cancer” Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
100 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Young female Australian fur seals are losing hair due to low tyrosine and zinc levels and high pollution exposure.
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August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels, and vitamin D supplements might help treat it.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “International Braz J Urol” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
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November 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The study suggests that hypothyroidism may cause alopecia areata.
63 citations
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January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” HPV vaccines are generally safe but need further investigation for rare side effects.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Research in psychotherapy” The Italian version of a relationship scale was adapted for cancer patients, showing some differences from the original and suggesting its use could improve therapy and treatment adherence.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
4 citations
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August 2019 Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” The most common skin problems in perimenopausal women in South India are infections, eczemas, and acne, possibly worsened by external factors and lifestyle practices.
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
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November 2023 in “Children” Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
43 citations
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
25 citations
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June 2022 in “JAAD International” Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Women with PCOS are much more likely to experience depression.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “BMC plant biology” Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
6 citations
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” The study found that a specific genetic variation in the TNFα gene is significantly linked to Alopecia Areata in the Jordanian Arab population.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.