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April 2016 in “Eye” Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.
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Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.