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Monthly Archives: October 2010

Molecular Imaging for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

by Editor on October 21 Leave the first comment

Howard Silby, a prostate cancer survivor, talks about his experience with NCI’s Molecular Imaging Program at NIH. One of his doctors and director of the Molecular Imaging Clinic, Dr. Peter Choyke explains the science behind one molecular imaging study under way at the NIH Clinical Center and what the results will mean for the future… Continue Reading »


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Hedgehogs Help with ED

by Editor on October 18 Leave the first comment

Sonic Hedgehog Protein May Repair Erectile Dysfunction after Prostate Surgery Up to 80 percent of men experience erectile dysfunction after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland. Now scientists believe a protein can quickly regenerate the nerve that is damaged during such surgery and restore erectile function. The protein, named sonic hedgehog after a… Continue Reading »


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Testosterone Trial Halted – Over 20% Experienced Cardiovascular Events

by Editor on October 16 Leave the first comment

A data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) halted the treatment portion of a clinical trial of testosterone therapy after preliminary data identified adverse cardiovascular effects in the treatment group. The trial was funded by the National Institute on Aging.


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Selenium and HG-PIN, Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer

by Editor on October 16 Leave the first comment

A recent study was undertaken to determine whether selenium has the ability to prevent prostate cancer in men who have high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, or HG-PIN, a specific risk factor for prostate cancer. Results of the earlier SELECT study found that selenium therapy does not prevent prostate cancer in men in general. High-grade prostatic intraepithelial… Continue Reading »


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Study Questions Use of Testosterone For Male Menopause

by Editor on October 16 Leave the first comment

According to a new study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DBT), taking synthetic testosterone to fight symptoms of  male menopause is questionable. In fact, the report questions whether male menopause, or late-onset hypogonadism (when the testes produce little or no hormone), really exists. Generally, testosterone levels decline by only 1 to 2 percent per… Continue Reading »


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Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Promotion of Healthy Living through Vegetarianism

by Editor on October 8 Leave the first comment

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