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This case report describes a 69-year-old man diagnosed with stage 3 acute kidney injury secondary to new IgG kappa light chain multiple myeloma, where treatment with bortezomib-based therapy showed potential for kidney function salvage.

This case report discusses an instance of cystitis caused by the chemotherapy drug Cytoxan, with no new findings reported.

This chapter reviews the uses and evidence for saw palmetto in treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostate hyperplasia, but finds no strong support for its effect on hair loss.

This article updates on the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in companion animals and reports no new clinical findings; the authors discuss existing treatments.

This study reported that the aqueous ethanol extract of Lygodii Spora demonstrated in vitro testosterone 5alpha-reductase inhibition and in vivo anti-androgenic activity, potentially due to oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids.

In this letter, thrombocytosis was associated with the use of low-molecular-weight heparin in a patient with adrenal cortical carcinoma, highlighting a potential side effect of this treatment.

This article reports the first case of group B streptococcal meningitis in an HIV-positive patient who had previously undergone a splenectomy.

This report documented a case of thrombocytopenia and leukopenia linked to the long-term use of itraconazole in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia.

This article discusses a report on reversible alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy and mentions other possible causes of hair loss but presents no new findings.

This report discusses a rare case of polypoid cystitis in a 45-year-old Asian man, which mimicked a bladder tumor and caused bilateral upper tract obstruction that was successfully treated through staged endoscopic management, ureteral stenting, and oral steroids.

This study found that Oriental melon leaf extracts promoted hair growth in a mouse model and cultured human hair follicles, suggesting potential use as a treatment for hair loss.

This review discusses the integration of modern and Unani medicine in the management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, highlighting the potential of Unani herbal formulations as promising alternatives with minimal side effects but reports no new clinical results.

This study reported that patients with radiation cystitis had significantly higher readmission rates compared to those with non-radiation cystitis, although their management and hospital stay durations were similar.

This study found that aqueous extract of Pueraria mirifica, when administered to a rat model, significantly reduced prostate weight, prostatic index, and serum dihydrotestosterone levels, while also improving prostate histomorphology, suggesting its potential as an anti-BPH treatment.

This study reports that among rats with penile fractures, those treated with primary repair plus homologous platelet-rich plasma showed the best healing compared to other treatment methods.

This correspondence reported significant variability between quantitative PCR and bDNA assays for measuring Hepatitis C virus RNA in high-titer specimens, challenging the reliability of the Chiron assay.

In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.

This letter discusses the importance of microvascular disease in renal arterioles as a common cause of renal failure progressing to end-stage renal disease, a topic often overlooked in nephrology literature.

This letter discusses preliminary findings suggesting wrist actigraphy may be useful for monitoring sleep in cirrhotic patients, but emphasizes the need for further validation before replacing sleep diaries.

In this study, 5 mg of finasteride per day significantly improved urinary symptoms and reduced prostate volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but increased the risk of sexual dysfunction.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

This article discusses the high toxicity and potential use of thallium as a poison, highlighted by two cases of intentional thallium poisoning.

This review discusses current and emerging treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize treatment selection, but reports no new clinical results.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

This review discusses the impact of menopause-related oestrogen deficiency on skin ageing and suggests that oestrogen use may improve collagen and skin elasticity, but it reports no clinical trial results.

This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

This study found low- to very low-quality evidence suggesting that several pharmacological treatments, including alpha blockers and antibiotics, may reduce prostatitis symptoms without significantly increasing adverse events in the short term, although more rigorous trials are needed.

This article discusses the history and terminology of toxic epidermal necrolysis but reports no new clinical results.

This article reviews the unique health issues and preventive care recommendations for LGBT individuals, emphasizing dermatologic considerations and the importance of culturally competent care, but reports no new clinical findings.