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Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - January 14, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
The Behind the Headlines 2013's Top Five of Top Fives
As we move towards the end of the year, like all news sources, we fall back on that classic space filler – the list story. So without further ado, here is the official Behind the Headlines Top Five of Top Fives stories of 2013.
The top five "Good work team!" stories of the year
We can often get bogged down in pointing out dodgy sub-group analyses, spurious extrapolations of samples sizes containing just four men and a dog, and RCTs pointing out the benefits of chocolate on blood pressure that turned out to be funded by a chocolate-making conglomerate. So it's important not to lose sight of the fact that ther...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: QA articles Medical practice Source Type: news
Male circumcision 'doesn't affect sexual satisfaction'
Conclusion
This review combines the results of 36 studies reporting differences in sexual performance and satisfaction between circumcised and uncircumcised men. Most were observational studies, though two large RCTs from Kenya and Uganda were identified. The findings of the studies are discussed, and the review finds no evidence for any overall differences between circumcised and uncircumcised men in terms of sexual function or sexual pleasure.
The review gathers together a large body of evidence, though the included studies will vary in their populations and methods of assessment. There are some factors that may be infl...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
Male circumcision 'doesn’t affect sexual satisfaction'
Conclusion
This review combines the results of 36 studies reporting differences in sexual performance and satisfaction between circumcised and uncircumcised men. Most were observational studies, though two large RCTs from Kenya and Uganda were identified. The findings of the studies are discussed, and the review finds no evidence for any overall differences between circumcised and uncircumcised men in terms of sexual function or sexual pleasure.
The review gathers together a large body of evidence, though the included studies will vary in their populations and methods of assessment. There are some factors that may be infl...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
Four Ways Katie Couric Stacked The Deck Against Gardasil
This afternoon, Katie Couric ran a long segment on her daytime talk show, Katie, about what she called the ?controversy? over the vaccines against human papilloma virus, or HPV, an infection that causes cervical, throat, penile, and anal cancers. She featured one mother who says that Gardasil, the HPV vaccine (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 5, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Matthew Herper Source Type: news
Male contraceptive pill 'a step closer'
Researchers announce discovery of proteins that can be blocked to prevent the launch of sperm cells during ejaculationA pill that provides a safe, effective and reversible method of contraception for men has been brought a step closer by scientists.Researchers identified two proteins that can be blocked to prevent the launch of sperm cells from the testes during ejaculation. Knocking out the proteins in genetically engineered mice resulted in male animals that were completely infertile, though they continued to mate normally. A similar goal could theoretically be achieved by suppressing the proteins with drugs, scientists ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 2, 2013 Category: Science Tags: The Guardian Sex World news Health Society Contraception and family planning Science Source Type: news
HPV vaccine could be offered to boys
"HPV vaccine could be given to boys as well as girls in UK," The Guardian reports.
It goes on to say that, "Government advisers are to consider whether the HPV vaccine, routinely offered to girls at the ages of 12 and 13 since 2008 to help protect them against cervical cancer, should also be offered to boys and some men".
The news appears to be based on draft minutes from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI advises the government on how vaccinations may reduce health problems – and considers the evidence on factors such as the prevalence of diseases, and the safety ...
Source: NHS News Feed - November 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Medication QA articles Cancer Source Type: news
Key role in HPV prevention played by vaccination of boys
Improving vaccination rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys aged 11 to 21 is key to protecting both men and women, says new research from University of Toronto Professor Peter A. Newman from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. HPV has been linked to anal, penile and certain types of throat cancers in men. Since the virus is also responsible for various cancers in women, vaccinating boys will play a crucial role in reducing cancer rates across the sexes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Source Type: news
Vaccinating boys plays key role in HPV prevention
(University of Toronto) Improving vaccination rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys is key to protecting both men and women, says new research from University of Toronto Professor Peter A. Newman from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. HPV has been linked to anal, penile and certain types of throat cancers in men. Since the virus is also responsible for various cancers in women, vaccinating boys aged 11 to 21 will play a crucial role in reducing cancer rates across the sexes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Primary Prevention and Vaccination for Penile CancerPrimary Prevention and Vaccination for Penile Cancer
This review reports on preventative measures to reduce penile cancer risk and the effectiveness of HPV vaccines. Therapeutic Advances in Urology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pro-Circumcision Culturally Biased, Not Scientific: Experts
Last year the American Academy of Pediatrics put out a report that infant circumcision is beneficial to infant boys for several reasons, including preventing penile cancer. But infants do not get penile cancer. The arguments were flawed and biased according to a group of doctors representing medical organizations outside the USA.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - July 7, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Health Parenting academy of pediatrics american academy of pediatrics circumcision cultural bias ethical dilemma europe canada inalienable rights infant boys infant circumcision male circumcision male infants Source Type: news
Viagra prices to drop – sales expected to grow
Today the media reports that the patent on Viagra has come to an end. This means that other drug companies can now produce their own versions of the drug.
Viagra is the brand name the pharmaceutical company Pfizer uses for the drug sildenafil citrate, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Viagra was designed to treat high blood pressure and angina. Researchers found that it was not particularly effective for either condition but that it did lead to sustained erections, as a result of temporarily increasing blood flow to the penis.
Manufacturers Pfizer have held the exclusive right to market the drug (known as a pa...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Medication Source Type: news
Complications With Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Penile CancerComplications With Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Penile Cancer
Morbidity associated with inguinal lymphadenectomy in patients with penile carcinoma has declined, and is 'reasonable' considering the potential benefit. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Michael Douglas, oral sex and throat cancer
The actor Michael Douglas discussed his recent throat cancer treatment in an interview with The Guardian this weekend, and revealed that he blamed oral sex for his condition.
When asked by the newspaper if his throat cancer was caused by his many years of heavy drinking and smoking he was quoted as saying: "No, because without wanting to get too specific this particular cancer is caused by HPV, which actually comes about from cunnilingus." Could he be right? Here are some facts about HPV, oral sex and cancer risk.
What is HPV?
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name for a group of viruses that affect you...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer QA articles Source Type: news
Benefit of statins for impotence uncertain
Conclusion
Overall, this study provides some evidence that treatment for six weeks with atorvastatin (Lipitor) improved some measures of erectile dysfunction (but not to within the normal range) compared with vitamin E or placebo. There are some limitations to this study, some of which are described by the authors:
As this study only included men who had previously had their erectile dysfunction treated with sildenafil (Viagra) and showed no improvement, the study findings do not apply to men yet to receive drug therapy for their erectile dysfunction.
This study was of short duration (six weeks), so long-term out...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Source Type: news
