Men's Health
Commentary
Atrial fibrillation: Sex differences and modifiable risk factors
Experts examine to what extent greater height explains the differences in AF risk between men and women.
Guidelines
New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.
Myth of the Month
Nitroglycerin’s safety and value examined
Is it safe for a man with coronary artery disease who takes nitroglycerin to also take sildenafil?
From the Journals
Getting testosterone online is easy. Solid advice, not so much
‘Secret shopper’ study showed that most websites appear to ignore red flags for prescriptions of the hormone.
Feature
Have you heard of VEXAS syndrome?
The prevalence of this syndrome is unknown, but it is not so rare.
From the Journals
Not all plant-based diets equal for CRC risk reduction
Findings of a new study suggest that the benefits from plant-based diets may vary by sex, race, and ethnicity.
Latest News
A new use for dating apps: Chasing STDs
With people migrating online to meet partners, following them there makes sense.
From the Journals
HIV prevention: Clinician attitudes may be curtailing PrEP use
The findings reflect a prevailing fear of “risk compensation” – the concern that an individual on PrEP may start to take additional compensatory...
Latest News
As STDs proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?
The FDA wants companies to prove that home collection kits are as accurate as those used in clinics, and that samples don’t degrade during...
Feature
Doc trains family physicians in vasectomy care
Requests for vasectomy consultations at the end of June – when the Dobbs decision was announced – came from men of all ages.
From the Journals
Testosterone ranges for young men could help classify deficiency
For young men complaining of hypogonadal symptoms, new reference testosterone ranges may have clinical use, but experts have their doubts.