117 citations,
August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
400 citations,
January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
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December 2021 in “Journal of biological rhythms” Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
4 citations,
August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” Secondary amenorrhea has many causes and requires thorough evaluation to treat and restore menstrual cycles.
20 citations,
January 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
8 citations,
October 1996 in “JAMA” The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
21 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
99 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
3 citations,
May 2017 in “Heliyon” Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
2 citations,
January 2016 in “Sarcoma” Inducing survivin in normal tissues can protect against radiation damage.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
3 citations,
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
18 citations,
March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
[object Object] January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
79 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.
58 citations,
March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
30 citations,
February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
28 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
8 citations,
February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
2 citations,
February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in Jeddah know about Vitamin D and its sources but are unclear on how much they need daily, and while many women take supplements, attitudes towards increasing Vitamin D levels vary.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Plumbago zeylanica has valuable medicinal properties but needs sustainable cultivation methods.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Higher cell number PRP improves hair density and diameter more than lower cell number PRP.
19 citations,
December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
5 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Careful selection of mice by genetics and age, and controlled housing conditions improve the reliability of hair regrowth in wound healing tests.