4 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” This review discusses various diagnostic and treatment strategies for canine prostate diseases, including pharmacological options and advanced procedures, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “ARC Journal of Urology” This study found that Thermobalancing therapy using Dr Allen's Device significantly improved symptoms and quality of life in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but larger prostate sizes may require longer treatment.
35 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that prostate size varies significantly among different ethnic groups in South-Kivu, with the Lega having larger prostate volumes compared to other groups.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived molecules like Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Ginsenosides to promote healthy hair growth by enhancing nutrient supply and blood flow to the scalp, and notes their growing role in natural hair care product development.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that in prodromal Alzheimer's disease, pro-inflammatory gut bacteria were associated with reduced cerebral blood flow and reactivity, while beneficial gut bacteria correlated with better outcomes.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This review compares mesotherapy and PRP for hair loss but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need to understand their differences for optimal treatment choices.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had thinner scalp and subcutaneous tissues, narrower and shorter hair follicles, a lower hair follicle count, and fewer color flow signals compared to healthy volunteers, as measured by 22 MHz ultrasound.
86 citations
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July 1993 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
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October 1992 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, 5 mg of finasteride per day significantly improved urinary symptoms and reduced prostate volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but increased the risk of sexual dysfunction.
40 citations
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April 1999 in “Drugs” This study concluded that finasteride is a viable first-line treatment for moderate uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia, particularly in patients with larger prostates, by significantly reducing acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews various in vitro and laboratory animal models for studying potential therapies for alopecia and reports no new results.
11 citations
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January 1991 in “Urology” This article reviews the potential of combining antiandrogenic and antiestrogenic treatments for BPH, highlighting aromatase inhibitors, but presents no new clinical results; further research is needed.
February 2016 in “Journal of urology and nephrology open access” This review discusses the role of finasteride preoperatively in reducing bleeding and complications during TURP and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its potential benefits based on existing studies.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This review explores different types of alopecia, the effects on hair appearance and growth, and the conventional treatments available, including minoxidil and finasteride, along with their side effects and the need for future drug development and potential therapies.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” This study found that combining 4 mg doxazosin with 0.2 mg tamsulosin improved urinary symptoms with fewer vasodilatory side effects compared to a higher dose of doxazosin in hypertensive males with LUTS.
9 citations
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July 2024 in “Toxins” This opinion article reviews various pathways through which onabotulinumtoxinA might work in medical treatments, highlighting applications beyond muscle paralysis, including pain inhibition and potential effects on hair loss and cancer cell apoptosis.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro” This study examined the most common chemotherapy side effects among patients with prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer, noting hair loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite as frequent symptoms.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
September 2011 in “Cancer” This study found that men who began balding at age 20 were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer later in life compared to those who did not experience early hair loss.
This study reported that high cholesterol levels were linked to increased prostate cancer risk, while selenium supplementation affected gene expression, suggesting nutritional and clinical factors might influence prostate cancer risk and biology.
49 citations
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study observed that finasteride use among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia was associated with a decreased incidence of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade tumors.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” CEC levels may be a useful marker for predicting prostate cancer progression.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that men with frontal and moderate vertex baldness between ages 40 and 50 had a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting a potential link between baldness pattern and cancer risk.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reports that Abelson Interactor 1 (ABI1) regulates androgen receptor transcription in prostate cancer, identifying it as a potential target for new therapies addressing treatment resistance.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” In this study, researchers developed a new prostate cancer imaging agent, a [99m Tc]tricarbonyl complex derived from finasteride, which demonstrated high radiochemical purity and significant uptake in the prostate of a rat model, suggesting its potential for noninvasive prostate cancer imaging.
9 citations
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
6 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study suggests that using both finasteride and dutasteride may increase the risk of acute coronary syndrome in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia.