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April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology” Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.
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The transcription factor Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve development in touch receptors.
January 2024 in “Anaesthesia reports” Using a gel head pad during surgery can cause hair loss in children.
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Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
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Multimodal recruitment effectively gathered a diverse group for an online survey on ovulation and menstruation health.
The study successfully gathered a diverse group of 438 women to understand the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome, with most participants recruited online and at community fairs.
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