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March 2019 in “American journal of geriatric psychiatry/The American journal of geriatric psychiatry” The case shows the need for psychiatrists to manage end-of-life care for dementia patients, including respecting patients' wishes and using hospice services.
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May 2018 in “Transgender health” Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
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