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GTx Submits NDA For Toremifene 80 Mg For Prevention Of Bone Fractures In Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800
GTx, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTXI) announced the submission of a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for toremifene 80 mg, an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), for the prevention of bone fractures in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). "ADT has helped improve survival for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Stanford/UCSF Study Shows That Testes Stem Cell Can Change Into Other Body Tissues
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and at UC-San Francisco have succeeded in isolating stem cells from human testes. The cells bear a striking resemblance to embryonic stem cells - they can differentiate into each of the three main types of tissues of the body - but the researchers caution against viewing them as one and the same.
Staying Lean And Fit Reduced Men's Risk Of Heart Failure
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800
A 20-year study of male doctors found that compared to men who were overweight and obese, men who stayed lean and fit had the lowest risk of heart failure, and that vigorous exercise reduced the risk, even if they exercised just enough to "break sweat" three times a month.
Common Treatment For Men's Pelvic Pain Proves Ineffective, Queen's-led Study Shows
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0800
A commonly-prescribed drug for men suffering from a painful pelvic condition failed to significantly reduce patients' symptoms in an international study led by Queen's University professor and urologist at Kingston General Hospital, Curtis Nickel. The drug, called Alfuzosin, is regularly prescribed by more than half of family doctors to treat chronic prostititis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. This affliction is estimated to affect from six to 12 per cent of the population.
Salt Lake City Is Best City For Women, Madison Is Best City For Men - USA
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The editors of Men's Health and Women's Health magazines reveal the first-ever ranking of America's Best & Worst Cities for Women and the eighth annual ranking of America's Best & Worst Cities for Men. The lists appear in the January/February editions of both magazines, hitting newsstands on Tuesday, December 23. Topping the healthiest cities list for women is Salt Lake City, Utah while Madison, Wisconsin took the top spot for the men's list.
Study Looks At Male Circumcision As HIV Prevention Among Black Men In Baltimore
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0800
HIV risk appears to be lower among U.S. black men who have been circumcised and are considered at high risk of contracting the virus than among black men who have not been circumcised, according to a study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, Reuters reports.
NYT > Health
Fitness: Disease Invades a Body, and Endorphins Kick In
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:47 -0000
Many who are faced with a chronic condition or a terminal diagnosis find a new purpose in exercise, developing regimens that leave them in the best shape of their lives.
CNN.com - Health
Sources: Dr. Gupta tapped for surgeon general
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:43:33 -0500
The Obama administration approached Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, about becoming U.S. surgeon general, according to sources inside the transition and at CNN.
Oprah on her battle with weight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:41:28 -0500
Four years ago, when Oprah managed to get down to a trim and fit 160 pounds, she thought she'd hit on a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then life --in the form of a thyroid problem and a killer schedule-- intervened. Last year she was back up to the 200-pound mark and knew something had to change. After a desperately needed time-out to reflect and recharge, here's what she's learned, what she's doing differently, and what's next.
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GTx Submits NDA For Toremifene 80 Mg For Prevention Of Bone Fractures In Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800
GTx, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTXI) announced the submission of a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for toremifene 80 mg, an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), for the prevention of bone fractures in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). "ADT has helped improve survival for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Stanford/UCSF Study Shows That Testes Stem Cell Can Change Into Other Body Tissues
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and at UC-San Francisco have succeeded in isolating stem cells from human testes. The cells bear a striking resemblance to embryonic stem cells - they can differentiate into each of the three main types of tissues of the body - but the researchers caution against viewing them as one and the same.
Staying Lean And Fit Reduced Men's Risk Of Heart Failure
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800
A 20-year study of male doctors found that compared to men who were overweight and obese, men who stayed lean and fit had the lowest risk of heart failure, and that vigorous exercise reduced the risk, even if they exercised just enough to "break sweat" three times a month.
Common Treatment For Men's Pelvic Pain Proves Ineffective, Queen's-led Study Shows
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0800
A commonly-prescribed drug for men suffering from a painful pelvic condition failed to significantly reduce patients' symptoms in an international study led by Queen's University professor and urologist at Kingston General Hospital, Curtis Nickel. The drug, called Alfuzosin, is regularly prescribed by more than half of family doctors to treat chronic prostititis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. This affliction is estimated to affect from six to 12 per cent of the population.
Salt Lake City Is Best City For Women, Madison Is Best City For Men - USA
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The editors of Men's Health and Women's Health magazines reveal the first-ever ranking of America's Best & Worst Cities for Women and the eighth annual ranking of America's Best & Worst Cities for Men. The lists appear in the January/February editions of both magazines, hitting newsstands on Tuesday, December 23. Topping the healthiest cities list for women is Salt Lake City, Utah while Madison, Wisconsin took the top spot for the men's list.
Study Looks At Male Circumcision As HIV Prevention Among Black Men In Baltimore
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0800
HIV risk appears to be lower among U.S. black men who have been circumcised and are considered at high risk of contracting the virus than among black men who have not been circumcised, according to a study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, Reuters reports.
NYT > Health
Fitness: Disease Invades a Body, and Endorphins Kick In
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:47 -0000
Many who are faced with a chronic condition or a terminal diagnosis find a new purpose in exercise, developing regimens that leave them in the best shape of their lives.
CNN.com - Health
Sources: Dr. Gupta tapped for surgeon general
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:43:33 -0500
The Obama administration approached Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, about becoming U.S. surgeon general, according to sources inside the transition and at CNN.
Oprah on her battle with weight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:41:28 -0500
Four years ago, when Oprah managed to get down to a trim and fit 160 pounds, she thought she'd hit on a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then life --in the form of a thyroid problem and a killer schedule-- intervened. Last year she was back up to the 200-pound mark and knew something had to change. After a desperately needed time-out to reflect and recharge, here's what she's learned, what she's doing differently, and what's next.
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Information leaflet: A patient information leaflet - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. This is one of a series of information leaflets available on The Little Surgery, Stamford, UK web site.About.Com: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Information about benign protatic hypertrophy, enlargement of the prostate that affects many men over the age of 50.
Bandolier: BPH: A monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care; top source for such information on the net
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: from BUPA: BUPA health factsheet - benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate gland commonly referred to as BPH
Clinic Summary Studies: Study summaries dealing with prostate disease, from Cernitin America, makers of Cernitin.
Coping With Prostate Problems: What can a man do to prevent prostate diseases? When should he seek medical advice?
Doctor's Guide to the Internet: The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with Enlarged Prostate and BPH-related disorders.
Healing Herbs for an Enlarged Prostate: Learn about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as an enlarged prostate, including common prostate symptoms associated with these conditions as well as natural prostate health remedies proven to treat these and other prostate problems.
National Institute On Aging Age Page: An explanation of where the prostate is and non cancerous problems, treatment choices, prostate cancer, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Prostate Disease: Main page for prostatedisease.org
The Prostate Institute: Information on benign prostatic hypertrophy and treatment. Included is a glossary and links for further research.
Web MD: How Is BPH Treated?: How to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia medically or surgically. Some experimental treatments such as microwave and stents are also discussed.
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