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June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
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A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
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July 2022 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” Cultural awareness in healthcare improves patient care and relationships.
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Lupus nephritis can cause severe kidney and blood vessel problems.
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