Prostate Cancer Research Funding For Black Men Inadequate
Black men are more than twice as likely as white men to develop prostate cancer and die from it.
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Prostate Cancer Education Program Targets Black Men In Barbershops
Providing black men with information about prostate cancer during visits to their local barbers has been an effective educational and screening tool.
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Complementary, Alternative Treatments Do Not Interfere With Conventional Prostate Cancer Care
Should patients receiving radiation and other conventional treatments for prostate cancer cease consumption of naturopathic products?
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Unique Grape Skin Extract Inhibits Prostate Cancer Cell Growth
Laboratory experiments show that an extract of the skin of muscadine grapes can inhibit growth of prostate cancer cells in the laboratory.
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King Pharmaceuticals Delays Program With Bremelanotide For Erectile Dysfunction
Palatin Technologies and King Pharmaceuticals have delayed Phase 3 clinical trials with bremelanotide, a first in class melanocortin agonist drug candidate, for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction.
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More Prostate Cancer Screening Has Little Effect on Detection of Aggressive Cancer
More prostate cancers were detected among men who were screened every two years than men screened every four years.
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Asian Men Have Higher Survival Rates From Prostate Cancer Than White Men
The average survival time for certain Asian-Americans with prostate cancer is longer than it is for whites.
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Device Detects Small Movements During Radiation Treatment For Prostate Cancer
Radiation for prostate cancer treatment involves targeting intense beams in a very precise fashion to a relatively small area.
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Study Combines HIFU, Chemotherapy For Localized Prostate Cancer
EDAP TMS is currently conducting clinical investigations in France under an approved clinical trial combining the company's Ablatherm-HIFU device with chemotherapy using docetaxel.
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New Genetic Cause Identified in Prostate Cancer Development
Research Studies Funded by Prostate Cancer Foundation Help Find a Master "On" Switch for Prostate Cancer.
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First biomarker discovered that predicts prostate cancer outcome
Researchers have identified the first immune molecule that appears to play a role in prostate cancer development and in predicting cancer recurrence and progression after surgery.
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New Theory About Preserving Erectile Function After Prostate Surgery
Erectile dysfunction after surgery to remove the prostate (radical prostatectomy) has traditionally been attributed to nerve damage that theoretically should heal over time.
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Cosmetic Cocktail Designed To Meet Men's Anti-Aging Needs
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 1.1 million men had cosmetic procedures in 2006. Many opted for cosmetic cocktails and quick fixes.
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Researchers Find Family Of 'On Switches' That Cause Prostate Cancer
Researchers have discovered how genes turn on the switch that leads to prostate cancer.
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HPV In Men's Fingernails, Could Factor In Vaccine Distribution Debate
Laura Koutsky and colleagues have identified traces of the human papillomavirus under the fingernails of young men.
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D.C. Denies Prostate Cancer Vaccine, Provenge
Many in the prostate cancer community are still outraged over the FDA's decision to deny approval for the immunotherapy drug Provenge.
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FDA Should Wait About Satraplatin For Treatment Of Prostate Cancer
FDA should wait for the overall survival analysis of satraplatin for the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer.
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Group Therapy Helps Men With Impotence
Group therapy can help men with erectile dysfunction even if they are already using popular drugs like Viagra.
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Prostate drug doesn't limit sexual function in most men
Finasteride, found earlier to reduce prostate cancer incidence by nearly 25 percent, has slight impact on sexual dysfunction of men that lessens over time.
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Simple interventions may increase prostate cancer screening
Primary care doctors should promote discussion of prostate cancer and personalized decisions about prostate cancer screening options.
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No Magic Pill Will Provide All Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Medications are not quite a magic pill to improve the sex lives of men with erectile problems. There is a clear need to consider broader application of a biopsychosocial model of health to our understanding and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
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Genaera Discontinues LOMUCIN In Cystic Fibrosis And Squalamine In Prostate Cancer Studies
Genaera Corporation and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics have agreed for reasons of futility to discontinue the Phase 2 study of LOMUCIN for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF).
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Pomegranate juice may improve erectile dysfunction
POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate juice may be a good drink for erectile dysfunction treatment and for management of impotence.
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Satraplatin - Prednisone Combination For Treatment Of Patients With Metastatic Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
Pharmion submitted marketing authorization application Satraplatin in combination with prednisone for the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer who have failed prior chemotherapy.
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Health Canada Warns Consumers Not To Use Encore Tabs For Men
Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the product Encore Tabs for Men, because it contains an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient similar to the approved drug tadalafil.
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HIFU For Prostate Cancer In Niagara Falls
USHIFU has opened its newest Prostate Cancer clinic in Niagara Falls Canada, 15 miles outside of Buffalo, New York.
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'Black Woman's Guide' Helps Women Address Men's Health Issues
The "The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health" book examines how black women can help men lead healthy lifestyles without neglecting their own health.
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Men To Take Advantage Of State Efforts To Improve Their Health
Illinois Governor encouraged men to improve their health and well being by taking advantage of various state programs - including health screenings, the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative Boot Camp for New Dads and the Teen Parent Family Services program.
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Health benefit of pomegranate juice on prostate cancer and the heart
Scientific findings suggest that pomegranates may one day find a place in healthful diets, benefit prostate cancer and heart.
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Prostate cancer treatment options: Info about new prostate treatments
For many men with early-stage prostate cancer, sorting out the treatment options can be overwhelming. The most important thing to do is to take your time and make sure you explore all prostate cancer treatment choices thoroughly.
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Prostate benefits from red wine for cancer prevention
Men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are only 52% as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who do not drink red wine
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Real Men Take Charge Of Their Health
Wisconsin State Health Officials are encouraging men to make a life-long commitment to healthier living, as well as take an active role in promoting healthy living in their community.
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Rockland County Department Of Health Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening
Rockland County Department of Health encourages men to get tested for prostate cancer during a free screening this Saturday, June 16th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Nyack Hospital as part of a Health Fair.
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Dads-To-Be May Also Crave Pickles And Ice Cream
What makes a man a good father? It may partly be his hormones.
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Gov. Blagojevich Encourages Men To Take Active Role In Their Health
In an effort to increase awareness of the medical conditions affecting men and the need to live a health lifestyle, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich proclaimed June 11-17, 2007 Men's Health Week in Illinois.
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Florida Recognizes Men's Health Week
Florida Department of Health joins county health departments around the state in celebrating Men's Health Week June 11th-17th.
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Congressional Leaders And Men's Health Network Emphasize The Importance Of Men's Health
Congressional leaders and their staffers will set an example of health prevention by kicking off a week- long celebration of National Men's Health Week.
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June 11-17: International Men's Health Week
Next week marks the 13th year of International Men's Health Week, celebrated annually during the week preceding and including Father's Day to honor the importance of men's health and wellness.
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Circulating Tumor Cells Predict How Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients Fare
The number of tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream of patients with metastatic, hormone-resistant, prostate cancer can predict how they will do with chemotherapy.
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Flaxseed Stunts Growth Of Prostate Tumors
Flaxseed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth.
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