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Ligand's LGD-4033 Phase I clinical trial data presented at the Endocrine Society annual meeting

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that data from a comprehensive Phase I multi-dose program with its selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) LGD-4033 was featured in a poster presentation today at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting in Boston, June 4-7, 2011.

7 Jun 2011

FDA lifts BioSante's GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine clinical hold

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the FDA's clinical hold on the GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine for the treatment of prostate cancer has been lifted by FDA.

7 Jun 2011

Testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline in post-menopausal women

Post-menopausal women have better memory after daily treatment with a testosterone spray for six months, a new preliminary study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

7 Jun 2011

Androgen deprivation therapy may increase risk of diabetes in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing diabetes or diabetes risk factors if they receive androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to block the production or action of male hormones that can fuel the growth of this cancer.

6 Jun 2011

Weight loss after bariatric surgery may reverse low testosterone, sexual dysfunction in obese men

Low testosterone levels and symptoms of male sexual dysfunction due to obesity may be reversible with weight loss after bariatric surgery, a new study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

6 Jun 2011

New study shows Bisphenol A exposure through diet has been underestimated

A new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests.

6 Jun 2011

Study links exposure to BPA with lowered male fertility

Daily exposure to a chemical that is prevalent in the human environment, bisphenol A (BPA), causes lowered fertility in male mice, according to the results of a new study that will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

6 Jun 2011

Itraconazol may keep prostate cancer from worsening and delay need for chemotherapy in men

The oral antifungal drug itraconazole, most commonly used to treat nail fungus, may keep prostate cancer from worsening and delay the need for chemotherapy in men with advanced disease.

3 Jun 2011

Sleep loss reduces healthy young man's testosterone levels

Cutting back on sleep drastically reduces a healthy young man's testosterone levels, according to a study published in the June 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

1 Jun 2011

Enrollment complete in BioSante's LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular and breast cancer safety study

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced completion of enrollment in its ongoing LibiGel (testosterone gel) Phase III cardiovascular and breast cancer safety study. LibiGel is in development for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), specifically, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in menopausal women, for which there is no FDA-approved product.

31 May 2011

NEJM publishes ZYTIGA plus prednisone Phase 3 trial data in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

A study titled "Abiraterone and Increased Survival in Metastatic Prostate Cancer," published in the May 26 issue of NEJM, found that patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel showed a significant improvement in overall survival when treated with ZYTIGA plus prednisone compared to patients treated with prednisone plus placebo.

26 May 2011

Pharmaceutical Executive's Ad Stars, DTC Perspectives recognize Auxilium and Heartbeat work

Heartbeat Ideas' and Auxilium Pharmaceuticals' ad campaign for Auxilium's Low Testosterone Therapy has been recognized as one of the top consumer advertisements of the year by Pharmaceutical Executive's Ad Stars and the DTC Perspectives National Ad Awards.

25 May 2011

Cell phones increase testosterone level, but decrease fertility in men

Men who have been diagnosed with poor sperm quality and who are trying to have children should limit their cell phone use. Researchers have found that while cell phone use appears to increase the level of testosterone circulating in the body, it may also lead to low sperm quality and a decrease in fertility.

20 May 2011

Obese men may face high risk of prostate cancer progression

Even when treated with hormone therapy to suppress tumor growth, obese men face an elevated risk of their prostate cancer worsening, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found.

16 May 2011

Antares Pharma prices underwritten public offering of common stock

Antares Pharma, Inc. today announced it has priced a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 12,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a purchase price of $1.60 per share for an aggregate gross offering amount of $20.0 million.

13 May 2011

Long ring finger linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease

In some of the latest studies it has been found that finger length could be linked to various traits in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. These people tend to have longer ring fingers, compared with their index fingers, than do people without the disease.

11 May 2011

Testosterone News and Research

Latest Testosterone News and Research

Ligand's LGD-4033 Phase I clinical trial data presented at the Endocrine Society annual meeting

FDA lifts BioSante's GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine clinical hold

Testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline in post-menopausal women

Androgen deprivation therapy may increase risk of diabetes in men with prostate cancer

Weight loss after bariatric surgery may reverse low testosterone, sexual dysfunction in obese men

New study shows Bisphenol A exposure through diet has been underestimated

Study links exposure to BPA with lowered male fertility

Itraconazol may keep prostate cancer from worsening and delay need for chemotherapy in men

Sleep loss reduces healthy young man's testosterone levels

Enrollment complete in BioSante's LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular and breast cancer safety study

NEJM publishes ZYTIGA plus prednisone Phase 3 trial data in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Pharmaceutical Executive's Ad Stars, DTC Perspectives recognize Auxilium and Heartbeat work

Cell phones increase testosterone level, but decrease fertility in men

Obese men may face high risk of prostate cancer progression

Antares Pharma prices underwritten public offering of common stock

Long ring finger linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease

Antares Pharma first quarter total revenues increase to $3.6 million

GTx reports net loss of $2.6 million for first quarter 2011

Columbia Laboratories net revenues increase 74% to $12.5 million

FDA approves new targeted therapy to treat men with advanced prostate cancer

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