Prostate cancer treatment ‘does not alter’ 15-year survival: major study
Men with localised prostate cancer have high long-term survival rates regardless of whether they choose a ‘watch and wait’ approach or radical treatment, a landmark…
Tag: Men’s health
Is testosterone therapy a treatment option for men with ADHD?
Testosterone skin gel could be a safe and effective treatment for men with ADHD, with Norwegian doctors reporting a marked improvement in symptoms in a…
Temporary vasectomy for men in Australian trial
Melbourne doctors are carrying out a world-first temporary vasectomy trial using hydrogel implants to block sperm from getting into the semen. The 25 men taking…
Prostate cancer risk after TURP ‘low’ for men with PSA levels <10ng/mL
A large database study identifies the cut-point warranting increased surveillance.
Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men
Men aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates in Australia, but the tragedy has gone relatively unnoticed. This group is growing older, feeling…
Do women really live longer than men?
Study explores the female longevity belief, finding men have a high probability of outliving women.
New depression tool may help pick up hidden suicidality in men
The scale focuses on externalising and other ‘male-typical’ symptoms and can be used alongside traditional tools.
Pandemic drove men to seek GP support for mental health: survey
The findings are reassuring as they show GPs are the 'first port of call', as intended, researchers say.
Balls and whistles – patient’s scrotum develops unusual feature
A wound allowing air to escape the body during pneumothorax is unheard of, doctors effuse.
Drop the word ‘cancer’ from low-grade prostate cancer, say oncologists
A group of US doctors is renewing calls to update the term as it causes unnecessary psychological anguish for men and their families.
