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TP53 mutations in men may predispose to aggressive prostate cancer

Men who have mutations in a gene called TP53 have a high risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, a multicenter research team in the United States has found.

11 Dec 2021

Neutralization antibodies elevated in nursing home residents after COVID-19 mRNA boosters

Researchers from the United States, in their recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv*, have evaluated the humoral responses to third vaccine dose in nursing home residents and healthcare workers (HCW) and found that that second booster (or third vaccine dose) significantly increased anti-spike, anti-receptor binding domain (RBD), and neutralization titers in almost all nursing home residents and HCW to considerably higher levels than what was attained after the completion of the initial two-dose vaccine series.

8 Dec 2021

Internal tremors and vibrations symptoms among people with long-COVID

In a recent study, researchers aimed to identify a potentially important cluster of similar patient-reported symptoms from PASC-affected individuals.

8 Dec 2021

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

In this inspiring interview, we speak to former NFL player Chris Draft about lung cancer, and how he has partnered with SU2C to help raise awareness surrounding it.

7 Dec 2021

An analysis of risk factors and symptom presentation among groups at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

The study, published on the pre-print server medRxiv*, analyzed the specific linkages between the COVID-19 patients belonging to the three risk groups with the overall COVID-19 patients and compared symptoms between and within the risk groups.

6 Dec 2021

Hospitalization trends and associated factors for COVID in 2.3 million adults in England

Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study to determine risk factors for hospitalization and mortality rates over time among COVID-19 patients.

6 Dec 2021

COVID-19 vaccines shown to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in cancer patients

A study recently published in the journal JAMA Oncology has stated that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are more than 55% effective in reducing the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in cancer patients.

5 Dec 2021

Strict COVID anti-contagion policies can provide long-term health benefits

Researchers assess the short- and long-term benefits of these policies on health outcomes in the Chinese population.

5 Dec 2021

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

In a Japanese study, smoking, HNB tobacco products, and alcohol use have been shown to impair the immunological response to the COVID-19 vaccination.

2 Dec 2021

Men with inherited gene mutation have high risk of aggressive prostate cancer

Men who inherit mutations in a gene called TP53 have a high risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, a multicenter research team in the United States has found.

2 Dec 2021

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on testis function

A study published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology discusses the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on male fertility.

2 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 transmission across age groups makes age-based interventions ineffective

Researchers review critically evaluated the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 across various ages in metropolitan France.

1 Dec 2021

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Smoking has long been associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, little research has explored if there is a similar association among men who use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), commonly referred to as e-cigarettes.

1 Dec 2021

Daily prune consumption has a protective effect on men’s bone health, research reports

New research from San Diego State University's School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences reports that eating prunes daily has a protective effect on bone health in men over 50.

30 Nov 2021

Severe COVID-19 may result in premature aging in recovered patients

As COVID-19 has been found to cause frontal cortex impairment similar to aging, the scientists in a recent study attempted to investigate if severe COVID-19 resulted in aging-related molecular signatures in the brain. The findings from this study are published as a preprint on the medRxiv* server.

28 Nov 2021

COVID vaccines effectively reduce outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 alpha and delta viruses in households

A team of UK-based scientists has recently evaluated the effectiveness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in preventing household transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in England.

28 Nov 2021

The introduction and rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 Gamma in Venezuela

Researchers from the Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científica investigate the introduction of one of the VOCs into Venezuela.

28 Nov 2021

Vaccination provides full protection against severe outcomes of COVID-19 among U.S. Coast Guard

Researchers performed a time-series analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in the U.S. CG against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

28 Nov 2021

Seroprevalence study reveals high exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in Bangui population

Researchers performed a cross-sectional study in the city of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic from July 12, 2021, to August 20, 2021.

28 Nov 2021

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

A multi-institutional team of investigators led by bioengineer Ankur Singh has developed research tools that shed new light on a virtually untreatable form of prostate cancer, opening a pathway that may lead to novel therapeutics and a glimmer of hope for patients.

24 Nov 2021

Men's Health News

TP53 mutations in men may predispose to aggressive prostate cancer

Neutralization antibodies elevated in nursing home residents after COVID-19 mRNA boosters

Internal tremors and vibrations symptoms among people with long-COVID

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

An analysis of risk factors and symptom presentation among groups at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Hospitalization trends and associated factors for COVID in 2.3 million adults in England

COVID-19 vaccines shown to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in cancer patients

Strict COVID anti-contagion policies can provide long-term health benefits

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

Men with inherited gene mutation have high risk of aggressive prostate cancer

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on testis function

SARS-CoV-2 transmission across age groups makes age-based interventions ineffective

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Daily prune consumption has a protective effect on men’s bone health, research reports

Severe COVID-19 may result in premature aging in recovered patients

COVID vaccines effectively reduce outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 alpha and delta viruses in households

The introduction and rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 Gamma in Venezuela

Vaccination provides full protection against severe outcomes of COVID-19 among U.S. Coast Guard

Seroprevalence study reveals high exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in Bangui population

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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