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Men's Health News Roundup
August 12, 2015
Welcome to the ASMH's News Roundup, a new source of information that focuses on the science and practice of men's health. Every other week we highlight the most notable and important developments in men's health, keeping you informed about this emerging and fast-moving area of practice.
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Welcome to the American Society for Men's Health Men's Health News Roundup, a new membership benefit. On a biweekly basis, the Roundup brings you the latest information you need to know about men's health.
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Martin Miner, MD
President, ASMH
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Normal Testosterone levels among older men have been linked to better cardiovascular health in a long term study conducted on veterans. After analyzing a large group of male veterans, the research team found that men who underwent testosterone therapy had significantly lower risk of stroke, heart attack or other heart related health issues. The current study is important as previous studies have raised questions about the effectiveness of testosterone therapy. FDA has also issued guidelines to medical experts against over-prescribing of testosterone drugs as some reports found higher risk of stroke and heart attack. The current study has presented a contradicting view.
NY City Today, August 11, 2015
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Mixed Results on Value of Testosterone Supplements for Men's Health
Testosterone therapy may not be as bad for men's heart health as previously thought, but it doesn't seem to turn back time on their sex lives either, a new trial shows."That was the surprising thing," said senior study author Dr. Shalender Bhasin, director of the Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "Many middle-aged and older men take testosterone because they feel it will improve their sex life, but the study showed that men who had low-normal or slightly low levels did not show any improvement."
Health Day, August 11, 2015
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Men slow to realize their loss after relationships breakdown
As men have evolved to compete for the romantic attention of women, the loss of a high-quality mate may not "hurt" as much at first. But he will likely feel it deeply and for long as it "sinks in" that he must start competing all over again to replace what he has lost or that the loss is irreplaceable.
Financial Review, August 11, 2015
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| Robin Williams death 1st anniversary: Male suicide and mental illness is a 'silent epidemic'
Suicide is a predominantly male problem. It is the biggest killer of men aged between 20 and 49 and of the 5,981 suicides that occurred in Britain in 2012, 4,590 were men. In February, the proportion of men taking their own lives in the UK reached its highest level for more than a decade - with 19 deaths by suicide for every 100,000 men in 2013. Yet despite these figures, male suicide has been described as a "silent epidemic" because of its substantial contribution to male mortality and due to the reluctance of men to seek help for mental health problems. Women are more likely to suffer from depression but men are far less likely to talk about it.
International Business Times, August 11, 2015
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Poster campaign tells suicidal men #dontflushyourlifeaway
A NEW posted campaign encouraging men who are feeling low in mood or even suicidal to seek help has been launched in Cornwall. The campaign has been developed by a team of partners, including Cornwall Council, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, St Austell Brewery and the Samaritans. Posters will be displayed in the pub toilets and information cards available in leaflet racks. Between 60 and 70 people in Cornwall take their lives each year, with men - especially those of working age - being three times more likely to die by suicide.
Cornish Guardian, August 10, 2015
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Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, but new research has revealed they may just be his best chance of diagnosing cancer too. Canines capable of sniffing out cancer have been approved for use in a trial by the NHS. Approval has been given for further trials to be carried out after an initial study found that dogs can detect prostate cancer in urine in 93 per cent of cases.
Independent, August 10, 2015
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But previous studies have revealed that men are affected by miscarriages as much as women. The only difference is that they sometimes process the loss differently. It turns out that the old stereotype of men drinking their emotional trauma away applies to a lot of grieving men.
Apex Tribune, August 9, 2015
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You've heard of women's studies, right? Well, this is men's studies: the academic pursuit of what it means to be male in today's world. Dr. Kimmel is the founder and director of the
Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities
at
Stony Brook University
, part of the State University of New York system, which will soon start the first master's degree program in "masculinities studies."
New York Times, August 8, 2015
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With sexual dysfunction being a common concern among men with prostate cancer, it is important to understand ways in which to reduce the effects of ADT on men's physical and mental well-being. Recent research has identified physical exercise as a possible factor to reduce such effects but little is known about why this may be.
Andrology Australia, August 7, 2015
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Men aiming for a lean, muscular body often opt for supplements as a one-stop shop. But overuse of and dependence on these legal products may be a sign of deeper problems, to the point where it may qualify as an emerging eating disorder, research presented Thursday at the American Psychological Association's annual convention suggests.
Fox, August 6, 2015
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Most men would never make the connection between their penis and heart - but it exists. Men should think of their penis as a thermometer for the heart. When the arteries in one part of your body are clogged, you can expect arteries to be filling up with sticky plaque in other parts of the body as well. One of these parts is, you guessed it, the penis.
New York Daily News, August 6, 2015
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Men who drink small amounts of alcohol or frequently exercise may be at increased risk of renal function decline, regardless of body weight, according to a Japanese study.
Renal and Urology News, August 6, 2015
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Men produce better sperm and orgasm faster during an encounter with unfamiliar sexual partners, according to a new study that could change the way infertility is diagnosed
Scientists who carried out the study at The College of Wooster in Ohio, USA, also concluded that more promiscuous men reach orgasm faster.They hope the findings can be used to aid the treatment of infertility.
Telegraph, August 5, 2015
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The gay men's health charity GMFA and FS magazine have released the results of a survey into the mental health of gay men. In the latest issue of FS, Gay men and the battle to be happy , their investigation found that 50% of gay men who have experienced depression have contemplated suicide.
Topix, August 5, 2015
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High levels of comorbidities considerably increased venous thromboembolism risk among patients with prostate cancer, according to results of a national cohort study.The clinical interaction between prostate cancer and those comorbidities accounted for nearly one-third of VTEs among that patient population, results showed. Consequently, the ability to reduce VTEs associated with comorbidities may help improve the prognosis of patients with prostate cancer, researchers wrote.
Helio, August 4, 2015
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Researchers from Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, and Addenbrooke's Hospital have revealed that black men are at double risks of developing prostate cancer than white men, while Asians have half chance of having the disease or dying from one.
Standard Daily, August 1, 2015
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Partnership with the Canadian Men's Health Foundation and the Urology Foundation, with funding from Google Grants, will promote healthy habits for men.
CNW, July 31, 2015
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Scientists have identified five types of prostate cancer, each with a distinct genetic signature.
And by comparing 250 samples removed in surgery with the patients' subsequent progress, they have identified some types that are more likely to recur. Until now, there has been no reliable way to know which patients have the more aggressive cancers requiring the most urgent and intensive therapy. But much larger trials are still needed to be certain of these early results.
BBC, July 30, 2015
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Study says testosterone therapy safe to treat 'male menopause'
Hot flushes and night sweats are not the preserve of women undergoing menopause but aging men too, says a controversial study from researchers at the Centre for Men's Health in London. About 20 per cent of men over 50 have testosterone deficiency and experience hot flushes, night sweats, joint pain, low libido, depression and an increase in body fat, among other symptoms, says the study.
IBD Times, July 30, 2015
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Serious falls are more than twice as likely in older men who take medicines with anticholinergic properties, according to UK researchers.
Such medication is commonly prescribed for older people with bladder problems, depression, psychosis, insomnia and respiratory problems, among other things.
Nursing Times, July 30, 2015
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New research suggests that testosterone deficiency in older men is much more prevalent than current screening methods suggest, and that more men would benefit from hormone treatment
'Manopause' is a colloquial term. The male menopause is scientifically referred to as the andropause; 'andro' deriving from the Greek for 'man' or 'male'. And despite many years of research into the symptoms, causes and overall existence of the andropause, it is often dismissed as a made-up condition, like "man-flu".
Telegraph, July 30, 2015
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Seventy percent of dads ages 22 to 44 who have less than a high school diploma fathered their first child before age 25, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of National Center for Health Statistics data. By comparison, 45 percent of dads with some college experience had a child by 25, and just 14 percent of dads with a bachelor's degree had their first child by 25.
Gazette Extra, July 23, 2015
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African American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer than European American men, and are also more than twice as likely to die from it. Although there are many reasons that contribute to this health disparity, new research shows that African American men may have a distinctly different type of prostate cancer than European American men, according to new genomic fingerprinting results.
Medical Express, July 20, 2015
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WHY A SOCIETY FOR MEN'S HEALTH?
Men's health is a multidisciplinary area of medical and health care practice, spanning a wide range of medical specialties and health disciplines. Yet, in 2012, no one national professional organization existed to promote men's health in clinical practice.
The
American Society for Men's Health was founded in 2012 in response to that need and is dedicated to the rapidly growing field of men's health. The mission of ASMH is to promote education, research and teaching related to the unique health care needs of males from adolescence to the end of life. ASMH is dedicated to identifying and promoting collaboration amongst health specialties and disciplines. This mission is accomplished through public and health care provider education, promotion of research, and advocating for public policies that address the unique health care needs of males.
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The
Men's Health News Roundup
is produced by the American Society for Men's Health and is released every other week.
For more information contact Dennis J. Barbour, Esq. Men's Health News Roundup editor and Executive Director of the Partnership for Male Youth, at
dbarbour@partnershipformaleyouth.org
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