There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
January 2015 in “Endocrine updates” Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
October 2008 in “Clin-alert” Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
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July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
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April 2017 in “Medicine” An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.
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May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 69-year-old man with sinus infection and fainting spells was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, treated with steroids and a specific drug, which improved his condition.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
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February 2011 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Sumatriptan injections, high-flow oxygen, and verapamil effectively treat cluster headaches.
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Acyzol could help treat conditions caused by zinc deficiency.
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September 2009 in “Heart & Lung” Kawasaki's disease can occur in adults and should be considered with specific symptoms and high ferritin levels.
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February 2021 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Medical castration in prostate cancer patients can increase the risk of serious heart rhythm problems, so it's important to monitor heart activity during treatment.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
July 2005 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 5 citations,
April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss can be an early sign of HIV infection.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.