Men's Health
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new device for enlarged prostate treatment
The device improved urinary flow rate and decreased the amount of urine stored in the bladder following urination.
From the Journals
Men and women react differently to acute stress
In men, stress rapidly improved the ability to downregulate emotional arousal via distraction that was fully mediated by cortisol.
From the Journals
Methotrexate does not impair sperm quality, small study finds
The findings provide reassurance that men can start methotrexate therapy while actively pursuing parenthood.
Conference Coverage
Anabolic-steroid withdrawal regimens show promise in men
“There is a vacuum of medical advice on what to do” when men stop taking steroids.
Conference Coverage
Big trial reassures on heart safety of testosterone in men
“The community of physicians who prescribe testosterone to men was waiting with bated breath” for the TRAVERSE results.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first-ever OTC erectile dysfunction gel
Futura Medical has not announced when it will be available in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Breast cancer outcomes are worse for Black men
Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed at older ages and to die from the disease.
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Limit PSA screening to men with symptoms
This would reduce potential harms from overdiagnosis and overtreatment, the risk for which is high with the on-demand screening that is the...
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Unveiling sexual dysfunction: Clinicians can do more
Start by asking patients if they would be comfortable with you posing a few questions about their sexual health.
Conference Coverage
Mixed results on two treatments for erectile dysfunction
“Men don’t care what the flow velocity is – they care [whether] they get an erection sufficient for penetration and completion of intercourse....
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Watching feasible for asymptomatic kidney stones
Urologists can be comfortable watching small stones (2.4 mm or less in size, but any significantly larger than that (7-8 mm) should be managed...