Men's Health
From the Journals
Barbers have role in encouraging diabetes screening in black men
Blood glucose testing offered to black men attending black-owned barbershops could help identify those with undiagnosed diabetes.
Practice Alert Podcast
A quick guide to PrEP: Steps to take & insurance coverage changes to watch for
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt provides a practical framework for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis efforts, including tests you’ll need to order,...
Conference Coverage
Testosterone gel increases LV mass in older men
PHILADELPHIA – The clinical implications of this hormonal therapy–induced jump in left ventricular mass remain unclear.
Opinion
Provide appropriate sexual, reproductive health care for transgender patients
To obtain an appropriate sexual history from transgender patients, focus on organs and activities instead of gender.
Guidelines
New guideline for testosterone treatment in men with ‘low T’
The American College of Physicians has released new clinical guidelines providing practical recommendations for testosterone therapy in adult men...
From the Journals
Suicide attempts up in black U.S. teens
The rate of attempts grew from 1991 to 2017 in black adolescents, according to survey findings, but white adolescents are still more likely to...
From the Journals
USPSTF: Screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria cuts pyelonephritis risk
But the new recommendations urge clinicians to refrain from testing asymptomatic nonpregnant women and adult men.
Practice Alert Podcast
ACIP issues 2 new recs on HPV vaccination
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that harmonize catch-up...
Conference Coverage
Go easy on the testosterone when treating hypogonadism
SAN DIEGO – Adequate evaluation, typing, and understanding of the causes are crucial for guiding treatment decisions
News
FDA panel backs Descovy as HIV PrEP for men and transgender women who have sex with men
From the Journals
Increased cardiovascular risk seen early on with testosterone replacement therapy