Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time
Risk higher for older age, Ashkenazi descent, genetic mutations, and personal, first-degree family history.
Men’s Health
1,125,000 Men/Boys Expected to Have Hemophilia Worldwide
Prevalence of all severities of hemophilia A and hemophilia B estimated at 17.1 and 3.8 cases per 100,000.
Some Men at Risk for HIV Do Not Live Near PrEP Provider
Thirteen percent of PrEP-eligible men who have sex with men live in 30-minute-drive deserts.
Cognitive Therapy Effective for Internet Game Addiction
Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for treating a range of internet addictions.
In Men, Low BMI Tied to Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Risk lasts through 40 years of adulthood for underweight adolescent men.
AUA: Marijuana Tied to Increased Risk for LUTS Medications in BPH
Marijuana use also linked to worse overall semen parameters due to induction of oxidative stress.
Diagnosing and Managing Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the most common male breast disease, occurring in up to 57% of men.
Novel Androgen May Be a Potential Candidate for Male Hormonal Contraceptive
11β-MNTDC is a modified testosterone with androgenic and progestational activity that is being developed as a potential male contraceptive.
Study Finds Cottonseed Oil Better Than Olive Oil at Improving Cholesterol Profiles, Triglyceride Levels
A diet rich in cottonseed oil was found to improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in healthy men.
Increased Risk of Meningococcal Disease in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Men who have sex with men have an increased risk of meningococcal disease, however, this risk is under-ascertained and improved surveillance is needed.
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