COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk Higher for Men With Hypogonadism
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Men with hypogonadism are more likely to be hospitalized after COVID-19 infection than those with eugonadism, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in JAMA Network Open.Sandeep Dhindsa, M.D., from th…
Learn MoreLow Testosterone Levels Tied to More Severe COVID in Men
MONDAY, Sept. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to have more severe illness when infected with COVID-19, according to a new study.Treating men who have low testosterone with hormone therapy may reduce thei…
Learn MoreLong-Term Outcomes of ThuLEP Reported for Benign Prostatic Enlargement
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The 12-year experience with thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) at one tertiary referral center shows low rates of repeat treatment for recurrence or …
Learn MoreADT Use for Prostate Cancer Linked to Increased Risk for CVD Death
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with prostate cancer, use of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to a study published online July 26 in The Ag…
Learn MoreUn tratamiento para el cáncer de próstata podría aumentar los riesgos cardiacos
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La terapia hormonal es una opción de tratamiento común para el cáncer de próstata, pero podría aumentar el riesgo de muerte por enfermedad cardiaca, sobre todo en los hombres mayores, encuentra un est…
Learn MoreProstate Cancer Treatment May Raise Heart Risks
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer, but it may increase the risk of death from heart disease, especially in older men, a new study finds.Dr. William Dahut, a prostate cancer re…
Learn More¿Quién desarrolla COVID prolongada? Solo ver a un paciente ofrece pistas
MARTES, 19 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A veces, tan solo observar a una persona puede ofrecer pistas sobre sus probabilidades de desarrollar COVID prolongada tras un encuentro con el virus.Por ejemplo, las personas obesas tienen cinco veces m…
Learn MoreWho’ll Get Long COVID? Just a Look at a Patient Gives Clues
TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes just looking at a person can give clues to their likelihood of developing long COVID after a bout with the virus.For example, obese people are five times more likely to suffer long COVID symptoms th…
Learn MoreAcurrucarse con papá: el contacto con papá puede ayudar a los bebés prematuros a prosperar
JUEVES, 14 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Décadas de investigación han mostrado el poder del contacto piel con piel entre los bebés prematuros y sus mamás, pero la misma técnica, llamada “método canguro”, ¿funcionaría con los papás?Sí, afirma un…
Learn MoreSnuggling With Dad: Fathers’ Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Decades of research have shown the power of skin-to-skin contact between preemies and their moms, but would the same technique, dubbed “kangaroo care,” work with fathers?Yes, claims a new Australian study th…
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