Men's Health
Conference Coverage
Transgender women on HT have lower bone density, more fat mass than men
Bone density was lower than reference men and similar to reference women.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Poorer cardiometabolic health seen in men with low sperm count
The cardiometabolic derangement was seen even in men with normal testosterone levels.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Can androgen therapy improve male frailty?
And empagliflozin could cut liver fat in diabetes.
Conference Coverage
Declining androgen levels correlated with increased frailty
How much do testosterone levels affect strength in elderly patients?
Commentary
Sexual harassment, violence is our problem, too
Counseling young men about sexual harassment is important, too.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Stem cells may reverse premature menopause
And the Food and Drug Administration wants to snuff out nicotine in cigarettes.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Researchers closing in on the elusive ‘male pill’
CHICAGO – The pill may be an effective male contraceptive with few side effects.
Conference Coverage
Without reliability, testosterone testing may fall short
CHICAG O — As an endoctrinologist, it is key to know your lab because when it comes to measuring levels of serum and free testosterone, some fall...
From the Journals
Free testosterone linked to frailty in older men
Researcher calls for large trials to test whether hormone treatment can provide a badly needed boost.
Primary Care Medical Abstracts
Abstract: Reconciling the Effects of Screening on Prostate Cancer Mortality in the ERSPC and PLCO Trials
In 2012 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against routine prostate cancer screening because its lack of effect on long-term...
Conference Coverage
Still too early to determine impact of 1-year deferral for MSM blood donors
The rates of deferral were evaluated in two 7-month periods before and after the policy change.