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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
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May 2007 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.
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