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This study found that in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis, higher serum dihydrotestosterone levels were associated with increased myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis, and reduced left ventricular function.

This article discusses the coexistence of amyloidosis and aortic stenosis in elderly patients and explores potential therapeutic strategies, without reporting new clinical results.

The researchers reported that low-dose methotrexate, in combination with surgical dilatation and local treatments, may improve symptoms in patients with severe stenosing vulvovaginal lichen planus.

This case study reports a new LAMB3 mutation linked to junctional epidermolysis bullosa with severe urinary tract stenosis, outlining treatment challenges and expanding knowledge of EB-related urological complications.

This review discusses lesser-known concerns in transgender dermatology, including neovaginal issues, neoplastic and autoimmune conditions, and the effects of unapproved injectable substances, but reports no new clinical findings.

Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.

This study using Mendelian randomization in UK Biobank data suggests that lifelong increased free testosterone may have mixed effects, including increased bone density and prostate cancer risk, warranting well-powered trials to address uncertainties.

Using buccal mucosa for hypospadias repair in children is effective and reduces complications.

This Mendelian randomization study reports that lifelong increased free testosterone in males was associated with improved bone mineral density and body composition but increased risks of prostate cancer, hypertension, and several other conditions.

This study found that androgenic alopecia is independently associated with increased coronary artery disease risk and severity of coronary atherosclerosis among Han Chinese men.

Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.

This study using Mendelian randomization suggests lifelong increased free testosterone in males may have beneficial effects such as increased bone mineral density and decreased body fat, but also increased risks of prostate cancer and hypertension.

This report details a case of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa in a 37-year-old male with a recessive mutation in the CLO7A1 gene, affecting type VII collagen.

This study found that using copper-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles to deliver IL-1Ra and copper ions effectively reduced arterial stenosis, plaque burden, and macrophage infiltration in atherosclerosis, by promoting macrophage apoptosis and providing anti-inflammatory effects.

This study identified six species of ectoparasitic insects infesting domestic goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most prevalent across the surveyed farms.

This study reports the first case of airway involvement in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome, highlighting successful management of severe subglottic stenosis with serial endoscopic balloon dilations in a 2-month-old female.

This study found that mechanical stress activates a WISP-1/Hedgehog signaling axis that contributes to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and fibrosis, identifying Hedgehog signaling as a potential therapeutic target.

This study found that WISP-1 plays a key role in ligamentum flavum fibrosis through the Hedgehog-Gli1 pathway, with cyclopamine showing potential to reduce fibrosis effects in a rabbit model.

This article presents a case study of isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease leading to right heart failure and severe valve damage, highlighting the rarity and diagnostic challenges of tricuspid involvement in rheumatic fever.

In this study, goats infested with lice exhibited specific hematological and biochemical changes, including anemia and hypoferremia in those with sucking lice and leukocytosis in those with biting lice, which normalized following eprinomectin treatment.

This case report discusses a 45-year-old Japanese man who developed myocardial infarction while using 1% topical minoxidil for baldness, highlighting the need for caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders.

This letter discusses adverse events related to low-dose oral minoxidil for alopecia, highlighting age-related risks and stressing the importance of contraindication awareness with no new clinical results presented.

This review found that 5α‐reductase inhibitors were associated with slightly increased rates of decreased libido, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, gynecomastia, and mood disorders compared to placebo, though their long-term effects remain unclear.

This study evaluated 23 cases of MRKH syndrome undergoing neo-vaginal reconstruction using islanded pudendal thigh flaps, finding a 100% flap survival and patency rate, along with satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes despite minor issues like hair growth in some patients.

In this case study, an 11-month-old cat developed non-pruritic hair loss in the dorso-lumbar area after a road accident, with histopathological examination revealing post-traumatic changes such as absence of hair follicles and pyogranulomas.

Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.

Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.

Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.

This case report describes a 31-year-old woman who developed transient heart failure during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease, highlighting that it can cause myocardial dysfunction in adults.

This review discusses the nutritional and metabolic problems following bariatric surgery, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and treatment, but reports no new clinical results.