research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
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research Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
research Virilisation in a Young Woman: A Case Demonstrating the Importance of Co-Located Mental and Primary Healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
research Rare Challenges in Diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome and Primary Aldosteronism: A Case Report of a Female With a Negative Workup
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
research Hypothyroidism with Multiple Associations: Case Report
The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
research Long-Term Oral Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats
Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
research Alopecia and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
research Long-Term Superiority of Composite Versus Muscle-Only Free Flaps for Skull Coverage
Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.
research Styling Without Shedding: Novel Topical Formula Reduces Hair Shedding by Contracting the Arrector Pili Muscle
A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
research Acquired Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis in a Heart Transplant Patient
A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
research A Computationally Inferred Regulatory Heart Aging Model Including Post-Transcriptional Regulations
Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting key genes and pathways, and suggesting miR-208a as a potential heart attack biomarker.
research The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap
The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
research A Very Bad Hair Day: Minoxidil Ingestion Causing Shock and Heart Failure
Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart problems and requires urgent medical treatment.
research Effects of Minoxidil on Hemodynamics in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.
research Established Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Are Unrelated to Androgen-Induced Baldness in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
research Defects in Mitochondrial DNA Replication and Oxidative Damage in Muscle of mtDNA Mutator Mice
Defective mitochondrial DNA replication causes aging symptoms and increased oxidative damage in mice.
research Autotaxin-LPA Signaling Contributes to Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance in Muscle and Impairs Mitochondrial Metabolism
Blocking the ATX-LPA pathway may improve insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function in obesity.
research Whole Body and Regional Hemodynamic Effects of Minoxidil in the Conscious Dog
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
research Adverse Effects of Sports Supplements in Men
Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
research Occult Fungal Infection as the Underlying Pathogenic Cause of Atherogenesis
Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Metabolic Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
research Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
research Review of Cardiovascular Findings in Humans Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
research Epicardial Fat Thickness in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.
research Guidelines for Perioperative Antithrombotic Therapy in Hair Restoration Surgery: Management of Patients with Coronary Heart Disease, Mechanical Heart Valve, and Atrial Fibrillation
Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
research Muscle Weakness of the Lower Limbs After Epidural Anesthesia in a Pregnant Woman With Undiscovered Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
research Effect of High Levels of Testosterone on Cardiovascular Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.