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March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
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December 2003 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
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March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
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November 2015 in “The Lancet HIV” PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
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October 2009 in “European journal of endocrinology” Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
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