April 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Early hair loss in men could be a sign of non-cancerous prostate enlargement, and treating hair loss early might help prevent prostate issues later.
14 citations,
April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
20 citations,
August 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Ezetimibe effectively reduces prostate size in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Biomolecules” Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
59 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
February 1990 in “Pathology, research and practice” PCS rats show significant inner ear damage and zinc deficiency, similar to liver cirrhosis patients.
184 citations,
January 2000 in “European Urology” Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
January 2016 in “Language Learning in Higher Education” People use different types of euphemisms for medical terms in English and French, which can cause confusion for non-native speaking healthcare professionals. Also, medical TV shows and the internet might make these terms more technical over time.
November 2022 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” TURP specimens should be checked for various tumors, not just common prostate issues.
39 citations,
November 1990 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A new method using stem cell membranes to deliver Minoxidil improved hair growth in mice better than Minoxidil alone.
November 2023 in “Biology” Lower hair copper and copper-to-zinc ratio are linked to more severe coronary artery disease.
24 citations,
April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.
18 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
3 citations,
October 2020 in “Bladder cancer” 5α-reductase inhibitors don't stop bladder cancer from developing or getting worse.
86 citations,
September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
3 citations,
April 2012 in “Internal and Emergency Medicine” The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
104 citations,
January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
38 citations,
January 2013 in “Analyst” The study found that Ziziphus jujuba seeds contain beneficial compounds for treating insomnia and anxiety and that the methods used are effective for assessing their quality.
30 citations,
September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Analytical Methods” Method accurately measures finasteride in tablets using finasteride-BSA interaction.
11 citations,
October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.