Men’s Health Update

Most Unvaccinated Americans Want to Stay That Way: Poll

Publish Date July 26, 2021

Among those not vaccinated, 35% said they are unlikely to get vaccinated and 45% say they definitely will not

Characteristics of Men Likely to Refuse Locoregional Treatment for Prostate Adenocarcinoma

Publish Date July 23, 2021

A retrospective analysis of a cancer database identified which men were more likely to refuse locoregional treatment for prostate cancer, stratified by risk group, race, and ethnicity.

Guidelines Updated for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Publish Date July 23, 2021

Updated recommendations include alternative regimens for bacterial vaginosis, management of Mycoplasma genitalium

ASH Suggests Not Using Outpatient Thromboprophylaxis for COVID-19

Publish Date July 22, 2021

For discharged patients without suspected or confirmed VTE or other indication for anticoagulation, panel suggests not using anticoagulants

Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer

Publish Date July 20, 2021

Higher familial risks for early-onset cancer seen in Latinos, Blacks for solid tumors and in Asian/Pacific Islanders for hematologic cancers

Frequency, Variety, and Severity of Persistent COVID-19 Symptoms

Publish Date July 16, 2021

Researchers systematically reviewed studies to gauge the frequency, variety, and severity of persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection.

Five Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene

Publish Date July 15, 2021

Johnson & Johnson said it was still investigating how traces of benzene were discovered in the sunscreens

Q&A: Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19

Publish Date July 15, 2021

The IDSA recommends that antibody therapy should be administered to patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 at high risk for progression to severe disease.

Mortality Risk Factors in Patients With Cancer and COVID-19 Identified

Publish Date July 14, 2021

Investigators zero in on mortality risk factors in patients with cancer who contract COVID-19.

MRI Can Avoid Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies Among Screened Men

Publish Date July 14, 2021

In a trial of men who volunteered for PSA screening, detection of clinically insignificant tumors and benign findings were reduced when prostate biopsy was performed only in those with positive MRI results.