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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and its psychological impact is crucial for physicians to provide effective counseling and treatment to patients.
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May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
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