research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
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research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research Hair-Cycle-Dependent Expression of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and Its Type I Receptor: Evidence for Regulation at the Anagen to Catagen Transition
Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.
research Sex Hormones and Sarcopenia in Older Persons
Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Recent Discoveries and Developments of Androgen Receptor-Based Therapy for Prostate Cancer
New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research New Challenge to Cancer and Longevity
A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
research Lower Prostate Cancer Risk in Swedish Men with the Androgen Receptor E213 A-Allele
Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research Why Are Men With Premature Alopecia at Higher Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? And What About Prostate Cancer?
Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
research Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Focusing on Sexual Side Effects
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Incidence of Liver Toxicity Associated with the Use of Flutamide in Prostate Cancer Patients
Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.
research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Gender Differences in Skin Aging and the Changing Profile of the Sex Hormones with Age
The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
research Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Male Gonadal Function in Coeliac Disease: Sex Hormones
Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Estrogens and Aging Skin
Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome
The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
research Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias
Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
research Innovations in Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Implications and Opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Rim
New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.
research Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Linked to Targeted Anticancer Therapies Bortezomib and Lenalidomide for Multiple Myeloma: New Drugs, Old Side Effects
The cancer drugs bortezomib and lenalidomide cause skin side effects in many patients.
research Androgen Receptor in Human Health: A Potential Therapeutic Target
The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.