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February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
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24 citations,
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22 citations,
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21 citations,
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19 citations,
October 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
18 citations,
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17 citations,
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16 citations,
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16 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
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