Men's Health
From the Journals
Self-management techniques help relieve lower urinary tract symptoms
New paper draws more attention to self-management approaches for men.
From the Journals
Testosterone decline after steroid abuse revealed with new biomarker
Reduced insulinlike factor 3 levels could track damage to Leydig cells and lead to potential treatments.
Feature
BMI, age, and sex affect COVID-19 vaccine antibody response
Study finds that older and heavier men have lower antibody responses to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine than do younger, leaner, and female recipients.
From the Journals
No vascular benefit of testosterone over exercise in aging men
Treatment with the hormone, at therapeutic doses, did not impact vascular endothelial function, nor was it additive to exercise in a randomized...
From the Journals
Large study finds trans men on testosterone at risk for blood clots
Transgender men who take testosterone are at risk of developing erythrocytosis and future thrombotic events, especially if they smoke and are...
News
Novel oral testosterone replacement therapy headed to FDA
If it is shown to be safe and effective, Kyzatrex could fill a gap in hypogonadism therapy for men; however, the NDA is based on unpublished trial...
Case Reports
20-year-old man • sudden-onset chest pain • worsening pain with cough and exertion • Dx?
► Sudden-onset chest pain
► Worsening pain with cough and exertion
► No improvement with naproxen
PURLs
Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes?
The first meta-analysis to focus on viscous dietary fiber in T2D suggests a potential role for this supplement in improving glycemic control.
Applied Evidence
Atopic dermatitis: More than just a rash
Atopic dermatitis’ association with allergic rhinitis and asthma is well known, but there is also increased risk of food allergies, ADHD,...
Applied Evidence
Tactics to prevent or slow progression of CKD in patients with diabetes
Annual screening of urinary parameters, ongoing clinical vigilance, and proper medical therapy can help to keep declining renal function at bay....
From the Journals
PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.