Good news for men living with an enlarged prostate: clinicians have developed a novel way to treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) without sacrificing sexual function. On June 30, 2023, the FDA announced its approval of Optilume BPH for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. “The next-generation Optilume BPH Catheter System offers a safe and effective new, […]

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If you have ever had a cut, tooth extraction, or been bruised, you know the importance of your body’s ability to form a clot and stop that bleeding. Usually, when someone bleeds, platelets (tiny blood cells) and proteins called clotting factors come together in a series of events leading to clot formation. Recently, the U.S. […]

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What is HPV? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a direct contact sexually-transmitted agent. There are roughly 150 known types of HPV.1 Between 2012 and 2016, an estimated 34,800 HPV-related cancers occurred annually in the United States.1  The human papillomavirus can cause warts in the genital area, respiratory tract, and even on the hands and feet.1,2 […]

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The previous ideology was that endurance exercise can protect the heart from damage. However, current research shows the protective factor of endurance exercise may not be true. With the growing popularity of endurance and ultra-endurance sports, finding the connections between endurance exercise and heart damage is crucial. While regular exercise improves various health parameters and […]

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With 29 000 men dying annually, effective and safe drug therapy as a prostate cancer treatment is crucial.1 Thankfully, a new clinical trial shows promise. Most cancers spread in two ways and are labelled non-metastatic and metastatic. Non-metastatic cancer is more restricted than metastatic spreading in a linear fashion. Compared to non-metastatic, metastatic cancers spread more […]

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Hair loss affects millions of men and women worldwide.1 One of the most common forms of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia results in receding hairlines and balding. Many individuals seek treatments to help their hair regrow. Still, there is a need for the availability of favourable treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments […]

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and cancer are men’s leading causes of death.1 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, with more than 1.4 million new cases reported in 2020 alone.2  This alarming data is why there is the Movember movement for men’s health. No-shave […]

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New study suggests reproductive hormones may play a protective role against COVID. As of August 2020, worldwide deaths due to COVID-19 totaled over 770,000. However, the virus does not randomly pick its victims. Certain risk factors make a person more likely to suffer or even die from a severe case of COVID-19. Researchers continue to […]

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