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The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.

A hospital outbreak of catheter infections in calves was caused by a bacteria from a beef herd, leading to longer hospital stays, more drug use, and calf deaths.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

Avoid alcohol, ponytails, and oily scalp, and get good sleep to prevent severe hair loss.

The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.

Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.

The document concludes that clear communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential for effective informed consent in dermatology.

Tissue-derived extracellular vesicles are crucial for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.

Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.

New methods for skin and nerve regeneration can improve healing and feeling after burns.

Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.

Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.

Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.

The article suggests using safety measures and telemedicine for aesthetic dermatology during COVID-19, while some procedures can still be done safely.

In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

Pregnancy with Cushing's syndrome is rare and risky for both mother and baby, needing early diagnosis and treatment.