This study suggests that sex hormone does not significantly impact the prevalence or clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in South Korean patients.
10 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This case study reports that intralesional cidofovir was successfully used for treatment without systemic toxicity, suggesting it might be an option worth considering for SCC.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article describes how HIV-related skin disorders vary in presentation among pigmented skin types and highlights challenges in their diagnosis due to atypical disease manifestations.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “Annals of internal medicine” This article discusses the evaluation and management of long COVID, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach and coordinated efforts in both research and patient care but reports no new findings.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
October 2022 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This study found that GnRH-a treatment or orchiectomy, which required significantly lower doses of oral estradiol valerate, were more effective than anti-androgens like spironolactone and finasteride in achieving target hormone levels in transgender females in India.
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September 2016 in “Human Reproduction” This review analyzes the reported prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) based on different diagnostic criteria but does not provide new clinical results.
August 2019 in “The Journal of Urology” This article reviews the impact of 5α-reductase inhibitors on prostate cancer detection and mortality but provides no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, real-world data of 31 patients using ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata showed that 51% achieved significant hair regrowth after one year, with no serious adverse events reported, emphasizing the importance of considering treatment duration for response.
July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant differences in enrollment and completion rates among racial and ethnic groups in alopecia areata clinical trials, with Black patients showing lower enrollment and higher dropout rates compared to other groups.
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July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship” This study found that kidney transplant recipients who experienced higher levels of symptom distress from immunosuppressive medications were more likely to be nonadherent to their medication regimen.
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, intravenous corticosteroid pulse therapy for rapidly progressive alopecia areata showed that 74.5% of patients achieved a good response in the long-term, and a revised scoring system predicted relapse risk effectively in cases with preceding infectious symptoms.
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This case report suggests a potential link between the intake of Serenoa repens, commonly known as Saw palmetto, and the onset of erectile dysfunction.
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November 2008 in “Clinical Transplantation” This study found no relationship between symptom experience and medication non-compliance in liver transplant patients, though symptom distress was notably more severe in women.
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March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that combining silymarin with metformin improved hormone levels and ovulation rate in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome more effectively than either treatment alone.
24 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of Adolescent Health” This study of Black and Hispanic inner-city teens found that Norplant retention rates were 71% at one year and 62% at two years, with a history of induced abortion predicting higher continuation.
February 2026 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This meta-analysis reports that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with a 31% increased risk of depression, with varying outcomes depending on the comparator group, highlighting significant heterogeneity across studies.
12 citations
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April 2005 in “Mycoses” This study found that 1-day itraconazole therapy was more effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis than for recurrent cases, where relapses occurred despite no yeast resistance.
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June 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, 93% of patients with inflammatory arthritis remained on the adalimumab biosimilar ABP 501 for 24 weeks after switching from the originator, with some switching back due to adverse reactions or reduced effectiveness.
8 citations
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January 1986 in “Journal of hepatology” This study suggests that hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic men is associated with altered sex-steroid metabolism, indicated by lower testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone levels compared to cirrhosis alone.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this retrospective study conducted at Grodno Regional Children's Hospital, researchers found that children in western Belarus showed more severe COVID-19 symptoms in 2021 compared to 2020, with urban children primarily affected, and family contact emerging as the most common source of infection.
10 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 29-year-old woman with longstanding alopecia areata who experienced improvement in her scalp hair loss after 7 years of topical treatment with squaric acid dibutylester.
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July 1973 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
11 citations
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, five out of six horses with equine sarcoidosis went into clinical remission with corticosteroid treatment, with some remaining in remission for years after therapy cessation.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatology Archives” This study found that pediatric patients with severe alopecia areata showed significant improvement with systemic corticosteroids but typically experienced relapse within 4-5 months, also seeing an increase in weight percentiles.
January 2023 in “Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that in a sample of girls and adolescents aged 15–24 years, the prevalence of PCOS was 22.5% according to the Rotterdam criteria.
March 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, dermatologists from the Spanish Hair and Nail Disorders Group viewed post-finasteride syndrome as rare and primarily of psychiatric origin, with limited scientific evidence supporting its existence.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that long-term treatment with ritlecitinib is generally well tolerated for up to approximately five years in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, with the safety profile aligning with previous data from the ALLEGRO clinical trials.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study observed that nearly all kidney transplant patients experienced complications from immunosuppressive therapy, with excessive hair growth and increased blood sugar being the most common issues.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.