March 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that screening for prostate cancer did not significantly reduce prostate cancer-specific mortality in a meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials, although one trial reported a benefit in a specific age subgroup.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this systematic review, researchers found that individuals with lichen sclerosus have a higher prevalence of comorbidities like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and cardiovascular diseases compared to non-affected controls, and suggest screening all LS patients for cardiovascular risk factors and other diseases.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This book discusses current research on polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis, management, and the impact of lifestyle changes, without reporting new clinical results.
February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
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March 2007 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This abstract provides background information on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new research findings.
