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Super gonorrhea spreads important health message to Parliament House

NPS MedicineWise launched its policy priorities in Canberra, spreading super gonorrhea toys around Parliament House to highlight the importance of fighting antibiotic resistance.

12 Mar 2013

Research: Stringent criteria for surveillance of prostate cancer needed for African Americans

New research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey suggests that more stringent criteria may be needed for African American men with prostate cancer when considering active surveillance of the disease.

11 Mar 2013

Rural Latino men need better sexual health services: Study

A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient clinic hours, and Spanish-speaking doctors.

8 Mar 2013

Focal laser ablation uses targeted heat to burn away cancerous cells in prostate

Men with low-risk prostate cancer who previously had to choose between aggressive treatment, with the potential for significant side effects, and active surveillance, with the risk of disease progression, may have a new option.

6 Mar 2013

Financial, cultural and communication barriers play a major role in prostate cancer care

A combination of financial, cultural and communication barriers plays a role in preventing underserved Latino men with prostate cancer from accessing the care and treatment they need, according to a new study by researchers at the UCLA School of Nursing.

6 Mar 2013

Two novel radiolabeled small molecules can help detect prostate cancer

Two novel radiolabeled small molecules targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) have excellent potential for further development as diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, according to research published this month in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

6 Mar 2013

Results of two important studies published in March issue of AIDS

The results of two important studies have been published in the March issue of AIDS, the official journal of the International AIDS Society. One study notes that screening for HIV should be performed more frequently—up to every three months for the highest-risk patients, while low-risk groups to be tested every three years. A second study demonstrates a link between heavy drinking and risky behaviors for men who have sex with men (MSM).

5 Mar 2013

Brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate complex social world of adulthood

The brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate the complex social world of adulthood, two Michigan State University neuroscientists report in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

5 Mar 2013

Macrophages allow entry of HIV in the urethra

Having suggested in 2011 that the urethra is a novel entry site for HIV, a team from the Institut Cochin, has now confirmed this hypothesis and identified the cells and mechanisms brought into play: the immune system cells macrophages, present in the epithelium of the urethra, allow the entry of HIV. This work, published online on the website of the journal Mucosal Immunology, could make it possible to test novel HIV/AIDS prevention strategies.

1 Mar 2013

Magazine ads may help promote hyper-masculinity in young men

Does advertising influence society, or is it merely a reflection of society's pre-existing norms? Where male attitudes are concerned, a new study implicates magazine advertisements specifically aimed at men as helping to reinforce a certain set of views on masculinity termed "hyper-masculinity." The article by Megan Vokey, a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Manitoba, and colleagues is published in Springer's journal Sex Roles.

28 Feb 2013

First study ever to analyze 25 years of data after radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients

The March 2013 issue of The Journal of Urology, the official journal of The American Urological Association, includes a study conducted by four physicians from Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia (RCOG), a Vantage Oncology affiliate.

28 Feb 2013

Follow up evaluations necessary for 15 years after radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients

27 Feb 2013

Same-sex cohabitors report worse health: Study

Same-sex cohabitors report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a new study, which may provide fuel for gay marriage proponents.

27 Feb 2013

Ill health more likely to be responsible for retirement in regional areas than in cities

Men and women of working age, living in regional areas are more likely to be fully retired because of ill health than their city counterparts, University of Sydney research shows.

26 Feb 2013

Recombinant Newcastle disease virus kills all kinds of prostate cancer cells

A recombinant Newcastle disease virus kills all kinds of prostate cancer cells, including hormone resistant cells, but leaves normal cells unscathed, according to a paper published online ahead of print in the Journal of Virology.

26 Feb 2013

HIV epidemics and extra-couple relationships: an interview with Steve Bellan, University of Texas

The epicentre of the HIV pandemic is in sub-Saharan Africa, though prevalence of infection varies dramatically between countries for reasons not completely understood.

25 Feb 2013

Study shows how hyperparathyroidism affects people of different racial backgrounds

Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.

22 Feb 2013

Calcium supplement intake may increase risk of death from heart disease in men

In a new study from the National Institutes of Health, startling results showed that men who took calcium supplements were more apt to die of heart disease than those who didn't get extra calcium in supplement form.

20 Feb 2013

Being overweight or obese reduces health-related quality of life in boys

Being overweight or obese significantly reduces health-related quality of life in boys, but not girls, when compared to normal weight peers, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

20 Feb 2013

Women appear to have increased risk of implant failure following total hip replacement

Women appear to have a higher risk of implant failure than men following total hip replacement after considering patient-, surgery-, surgeon-, volume- and implant-specific risk factors, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

19 Feb 2013

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Super gonorrhea spreads important health message to Parliament House

Research: Stringent criteria for surveillance of prostate cancer needed for African Americans

Rural Latino men need better sexual health services: Study

Focal laser ablation uses targeted heat to burn away cancerous cells in prostate

Financial, cultural and communication barriers play a major role in prostate cancer care

Two novel radiolabeled small molecules can help detect prostate cancer

Results of two important studies published in March issue of AIDS

Brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate complex social world of adulthood

Macrophages allow entry of HIV in the urethra

Magazine ads may help promote hyper-masculinity in young men

First study ever to analyze 25 years of data after radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients

Follow up evaluations necessary for 15 years after radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients

Same-sex cohabitors report worse health: Study

Ill health more likely to be responsible for retirement in regional areas than in cities

Recombinant Newcastle disease virus kills all kinds of prostate cancer cells

HIV epidemics and extra-couple relationships: an interview with Steve Bellan, University of Texas

Study shows how hyperparathyroidism affects people of different racial backgrounds

Calcium supplement intake may increase risk of death from heart disease in men

Being overweight or obese reduces health-related quality of life in boys

Women appear to have increased risk of implant failure following total hip replacement

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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