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June 2022 in “Cells” September 2023 in “Membranes” 3D-printed membranes with smart sensors can greatly improve tissue healing and have many medical applications.
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March 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
17 citations,
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” The document highlighted significant health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA). These drugs induced a novel form of androgen deficiency, leading to various metabolic dysfunctions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), insulin resistance (IR), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dry eye disease, and potential kidney dysfunction. Studies in both animal models and human subjects indicated liver lipid accumulation, impaired glucose disposal, and increased risk of T2DM. A cohort study of 230 men treated with dutasteride for 36-42 months showed increased blood glucose, cholesterol levels, and liver enzyme activities. The review called for heightened awareness of these potential adverse effects and reconsideration of prolonged use of these medications.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
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