February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
11 citations,
November 2020 in “Movement Disorders Clinical Practice” A man developed neurological issues from SARS-CoV-2 without severe breathing problems, worsening to death.
8 citations,
December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “BMC Public Health” Long-term effects of COVID-19 can vary over time and are more likely in certain age and gender groups, while race, income, and education levels have little to no impact. Ongoing medical care is needed due to potential complications.
36 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
34 citations,
July 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” Proper incision techniques can make face-lift scars less noticeable.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “BMC Pediatrics” Most children recovered from COVID-19 in 4 weeks, but some experienced long-term symptoms, especially older kids.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
115 citations,
June 2004 in “Pediatrics” Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Birth Defects Research” Wounds heal without scarring in early development but later result in scars, and studying Wnt signaling could help control scarring.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
1 citations,
June 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” The procedure is effective for reducing the forehead despite potential for visible scars.
80 citations,
April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
10 citations,
February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” One-third of COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, with women, older individuals, blood group B, smokers, and those with more virus exposure at higher risk.
4 citations,
December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
31 citations,
November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
4 citations,
October 2019 in “Case Reports” A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
April 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” CT scans can find serious prostate cancer even when PSA levels are low.
4025 citations,
December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
5 citations,
August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Combining Pulsed Dye Laser with Pingyangmycin is effective and safe for treating acne scars.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
109 citations,
December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fetal wound healing changes with development, affecting inflammation and collagen, which may influence scarring.
31 citations,
March 2009 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” The hairline-lowering surgery was effective, safe, and left patients satisfied with few complications.
24 citations,
February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” NFIC helps human dental stem cells grow and become tooth-like cells.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
21 citations,
May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
17 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
12 citations,
April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Direct excision techniques can rejuvenate the neck but may not enhance the jawline and could cause neck-face disharmony if done incorrectly.