Archive for February, 2008
Unexpected Link Found Between Prenatal Lead Exposure And Obesity In Males
Scientists know exposure to low levels of lead can result in learning disabilities, hearing loss, language impairments and vision loss, but a newly discovered side effect may be adult-onset obesity in men, according to a University of Houston professor.Donald Fox, a UH professor of vision sciences, biology and biochemistry, and pharmacology, uncovered the link between […]
Effect Of Father’s Age On Offspring
Men over 60 “have healthier babies than teen fathers” reads the headline in the Daily Mail. The newspaper reported that a study has shown that older men have healthier babies than their “teenage counterparts”. The newspaper goes on to say that even for men in their 60s, the health risks for the child are no […]
Reward Regions Of Brain Activated By Video Games More In Men Than Women, Stanford Study Finds
Allan Reiss, MD, and his colleagues have a pretty good idea why your husband or boyfriend can’t put down the Halo 3. In a first-of-its-kind imaging study, the Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have shown that the part of the brain that generates rewarding feelings is more activated in men than women during video-game […]
Efficacy Of Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation After Failed Bone-Anchored Male Sling For Postprostatectomy Incontinence
UroToday.com - Bone Anchored Male sling (BAMS) has been popular in the treatment of mild-moderate post-prostatectomy incontinence but no recommendation has been made in the literature after a failed sling surgery.This is the first report published on this regarding efficacy and role of Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) implantation after a failed sling. We reviewed our […]
Study Of Boyhood Genetic Disease Aided By Zebrafish
Scientists have been awarded 72,000 pounds to study zebrafish in a bid to understand the causes of an incurable genetic disorder in humans.The University of Manchester team will use the model organism to investigate Lowe syndrome, an inherited complaint affecting only boys.”Lowe syndrome is a rare disorder that produces cataracts of the eyes, defects in […]
Key To Long Life
A study has shown that men who exercise, are the right weight and do not smoke during retirement increase their chances of living for another 25 years, reported The Daily Telegraph. The Guardian also covered the story and said the chances of reaching 90 were surprisingly dependent on behaviour from age 70 onwards. Both newspapers […]
Arrests, Trials Of HIV-Positive Men In Egypt Fueling Stigma Against People Living With Disease, Endangering Human Rights, Group Says
Recent arrests and trials of HIV-positive men in Egypt are endangering human rights and fueling discrimination against people living with the disease in the country, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, the AP/International Herald Tribune reports (AP/International Herald Tribune, 2/6).
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Beyond The Abstract: Surgical Treatment Of Peyronie’s Disease: Choosing The Best Approach To Improve Patient Satisfaction
UroToday.com - Peyronie’s disease, when associated with a severe penile deformity, causes a devastating condition psychologically and physically.It is associated with a loss of penile length and girth as well as erectile dysfunction.
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Male Exposure To Toxins Could Harm Generations Of Offspring, Link To Infertility
Scientists claim that men who smoke, drink heavily or are exposed to pesticides while trying for a baby could harm generations of offspring.Researchers said animal studies showed abnormalities caused by environmental toxins were caused by genetic changes that were passed on through generations.
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Adolescent Varicocele: Who Is At Risk?
UroToday.com- A Study out of Bulgaria was performed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for the development of varicoceles among Bulgarian boys in the January 2008 issue of Pediatrics. This study briefly gives a definition that varicocele results from the abnormal dilation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus and is the most […]