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January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
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April 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
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June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
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January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
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March 2023 in “Curēus” A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
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August 2018 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
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March 2003 in “Pediatrics” Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
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March 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
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March 2018 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis may help treat various health issues and promote hair growth, but more research is needed for safety.
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
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September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
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