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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
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May 2010 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” Secondary syphilis in Cali, Colombia, shows high Treponema pallidum presence and challenges in early diagnosis, needing better public health strategies.
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January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.
December 2024 in “Medical Review” Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
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December 2023 in “Data in Brief” Curly hair's strength and flexibility vary with moisture and temperature.
July 2023 in “Biodiversitas” Sundanese mothers in a rural village in West Java use plants for maternal care.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Physiology education needs to include more diversity and different perspectives to better represent all populations.