December 2023 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut” In this study, GC/MS analysis revealed variability in the quality of Syrian herbal formulations for BPH, with variations in tocopherol content, presence of parabens, and shortages of certain phytosterols.
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July 2016 in “The Prostate” This study found that metformin is inversely associated with serum PSA levels in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting further research is needed on its potential impact on prostate cancer progression.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may improve patient-reported outcomes for scar symptoms like pain and itching at six months, although no significant changes in scar appearance were observed at three months.
January 2025 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports”
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study observed a higher prevalence of PCOS among adolescent girls with pilonidal disease and suggested that treating PCOS may reduce the need for PD intervention.
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August 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” This review highlights recent research on anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results, underscoring a need for further studies in this area.
This study found that in beagles with benign prostate hyperplasia, finasteride treatment increased blood volume and decreased vessel leakiness in the prostate's parenchymal zone as shown by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the KPAI and KP-IGA scoring systems for assessing keratosis pilaris showed excellent interrater and intrarater reliability, offering standardized measures for clinical and research use.
This case study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea syndrome may be hereditary in patients with connective tissue disorders due to a variant in the COL1A2 gene.
January 2026 in “Andrology” This study found that PRP injections are safe and may slightly reduce penile curvature and improve PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, but the changes are not significant enough to predict long-term effects.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that targeting the p300/androgen receptor axis effectively reduced AR activation and ovarian fibrosis in mouse models of polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.
March 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.
In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed higher scores in character strengths like hope and judgement compared to those without PCOS.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that high exposure to air pollutants like SO2, NO, NO2, NOx, and PM2.5 was linked to a significantly increased risk of developing PCOS in women.
November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” In this study, researchers identified seven new genetic loci associated with prostate cancer susceptibility through a multi-stage genome-wide association study.
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August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This study found that GAGS scores for acne were higher in younger women with PCOS and a lower BMI, but showed no association with levels of androgen hormones.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, researchers found no evidence of hemodynamic alterations associated with erectile dysfunction in men self-diagnosed with post-finasteride syndrome following the use of finasteride for hair loss.
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October 2024 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” This study found that post-COVID-19 syndrome incidence varied significantly by gender and identified ALP levels as a potential biomarker for its detection, challenging current diagnostic criteria.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that higher baseline expression of SRD5A2 in prostate tissue was associated with a better response to finasteride in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 2023 in “Curēus” This study in Saudi Arabia found that psychological stress was strongly linked to skin symptoms, with conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, rash, and baldness showing significant associations, highlighting the importance of considering stress levels when diagnosing skin issues.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
December 2012 in “http://isrctn.org/>” May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study observed that male municipal servants' personal and professional qualities influencing professional motivation are less organized compared to the overall group of municipal servants, demonstrating gender differences that could inform strategies to enhance motivation for local government tasks.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This theoretical paper proposes that a subset of Post-Finasteride Syndrome cases may be driven by a gut-derived toxic process involving hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria, suggesting that the small intestinal microbiome could be a potential target for treating this condition.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that the detection rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer increases with the number of repeat prostate biopsies in patients with persistently suspicious prostate cancer.
October 2007 in “Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of PTSD, highlighting the complexities and importance of effective psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for reducing symptoms.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” In a cell-free test setting, this study found that a novel saw palmetto extract effectively inhibited the 5α-reductase type II enzyme, showing promising bioactivity comparable to finasteride for promoting prostate health.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This submission discusses the updated CPSO policy on human rights in healthcare, suggesting it imposes excessive requirements on physicians objecting to certain services for ethical reasons, and recommends a unified protection of conscience policy.