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research Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Risk Factors, Co-Morbid Conditions, Pharmacotherapy and Reversal—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Premature graying of hair is linked to various health issues and can sometimes be reversed by treating underlying conditions.
research Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
research Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Population
Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.
research Biological Observations from Feeding Heated Corn Oil and Heated Peanut Oil to Rats
Rats fed heated oils had less weight gain, more organ damage, and showed signs of toxicity compared to those fed fresh oils.
research The Association Between Serum Zinc Levels and Subjective Symptoms in Zinc Deficiency Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
research Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Liver Disease in Early Adulthood: A Heterogeneous but Representative Regional Cohort Study
Young adults who had liver disease as children often experience significant health problems and frequently need transplants.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Identification of Hepatic Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Alpha-Tocopherol Using Global Gene Expression Profile Analysis in Rats
Vitamin E affects liver metabolism, enhancing stress resistance, reducing blood clotting, and altering hormone processing.
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
research The Efficacy of 24-Month Metformin for Improving Menses, Hormones, and Metabolic Profiles in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone Over 9 Days in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
research Pharmacokinetics of Two Novel Formulations of Modified-Release Oral Testosterone Alone and With Finasteride in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Finasteride Alleviates High Fat Associated Protein-Overload Nephropathy by Inhibiting Trimethylamine N-Oxide Synthesis and Regulating Gut Microbiota
Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.
research Analysis of Isotretinoin-Induced Alterations in the Levels of Plasma Trace Elements: Investigation of the Relationship Between Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Treatment-Related Side Effects
Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
research Alterations in Transcriptome and Antioxidant Activity of Naturally Aged Mice Exposed to Selenium-Rich Rice
Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
research Histopathological Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (Nandrolone Decanoate) on Heart, Liver, and Kidney of Male Local Rabbits
Nandrolone decanoate damages the heart, liver, and kidneys.
research Caffeic Acid Attenuates Acrylamide Induced Biochemical, Hematological and Histological Alterations in Rats
Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
research Skin Changes in Pediatric Transplant Patients
Pediatric transplant patients often experience unique skin changes mainly due to medication use.
research Risk-Benefit Ratio in the Treatment of Psoriasis with Systemic Retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Effect of Feeding Rats on Gamma Irradiated Flour Infected with Tribolium Confusum
Feeding rats gamma-irradiated flour with pests affects the pests and does not significantly harm the rats.
research Effective Amelioration of Hepatic Inflammation and Insulin Response in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats via Regulating AKT/mTOR Signaling: Role of Lepidium Sativum Seed Extracts
Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Safety Assessment of Linum Usitatissimum (Linn.) Ingestion in New Zealand Rabbits
Prolonged linseed ingestion is safe for rabbits.
research Morphometric-Stereological and Functional Epididymal Alterations and a Decrease in Fertility in Rats Treated with Finasteride and After a 30-Day Post-Treatment Recovery Period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.