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Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
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Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
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Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.