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Is epididymal cyst lesion linked to impaired semen parameters in men?

09 Dec 2024

No association exists between semen parameters and epididymal cyst lesions (ECLs), which include both spermatoceles and epididymal cysts, among men presenting for fertility evaluation, a study has shown.

09 Dec 2024

Older men receiving aggressive prostate cancer treatment growing in number

16 Nov 2024 by

In the past 2 decades, more and more men have been overtreated for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer despite having limited life expectancy, according to a large study.

16 Nov 2024

Topical estriol gel prevents UTI, improves vaginal health in postmenopausal women

15 Nov 2024 by

Ultra-low-dose 0.005 % estriol vaginal gel helps reduce the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and improve vaginal pH in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), as reported in a study.

15 Nov 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 October 2024)

07 Nov 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 October 2024 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

07 Nov 2024

Spermatogenesis induction successful with gonadotropin treatment

30 Oct 2024

Gonadotropin treatment helps promote sperm production, especially in most men with pathological gonadotropin deficiency, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

30 Oct 2024

Healthy eating may hold back prostate cancer progression

26 Oct 2024 by

Sticking to a diet that follows the American dietary guideline recommendations may forestall the potential for low-grade prostate cancer to progress to high-grade disease, as suggested in a study.

26 Oct 2024

Continuous bladder monitoring goes wireless

22 Oct 2024 by

A team of researchers has developed a flexible, wearable device based on ultrasonic technology, enabling continuous and noninvasive measurement of the bladder volume.

22 Oct 2024

DISCREET highlights apremilast potential for genital psoriasis

22 Oct 2024 by

Individuals with psoriasis creeping into their intimate areas may find relief from apremilast, as shown by the week-32 improvements in multiple disease parameters in the phase III DISCREET study.

22 Oct 2024

Sperm fragmentation a risk factor for pregnancy complications

20 Oct 2024 by

High sperm deoxyribonucleic acid fragmentation index (DFI) level appears to negatively affect the outcome of pregnancies achieved with assisted reproductive technology (ART), being linked to increased risks of complications such as preterm birth and pre-eclampsia in a new research.

20 Oct 2024

Metastatic prostate cancer risk low in older men nearing age limit for PSA screening

16 Oct 2024

Older men who have had prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and are approaching the age limit for recommended screening appear to have a relatively low risk of developing metastatic or fatal prostate cancer, suggests a recent study.