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April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
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May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
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