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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
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March 2017 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
19 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
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April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
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October 2008 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” The document concludes that managing PCOS requires a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle changes and medication, to improve symptoms and reduce health risks.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health, but many soils lack enough zinc, affecting crops and potentially leading to health problems.
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September 2019 in “Acta Cardiologica” Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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April 2016 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
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February 2010 in “Pediatric Health” Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
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