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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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July 2020 in “Communications biology” Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.
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September 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Fat from the body can help improve hair growth and scars when used in skin treatments.
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February 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.
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January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.
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March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
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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.
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February 2023 in “Vaccines” Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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February 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.
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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
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May 2018 in “Drug Safety” Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.