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Babies born to moms who smoked when pregnant have increased risk of nicotine addiction in adulthood

Adult women whose mothers had increased levels of stress hormones while they were pregnant are at greater risk of becoming addicted to nicotine, according to a new study led by a Miriam Hospital researcher.

8 Oct 2013

Researchers identify existence of precursor cells in early prostate cancers

A team of cancer researchers at the University of California, San Diego has identified the existence of precursor cells in early prostate cancers. These cells are resistant to androgen-deprivation therapy, and may drive the subsequent emergence of recurrent or metastatic prostate cancer.

26 Sep 2013

Long-term hormonal therapy has no additional benefits in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

A secondary analysis of the historic RTOG 9202 prostate cancer trial examined results of men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who had received long-term hormonal therapy after radiation therapy, and concluded that there were no additional benefits when compared to short-term hormonal therapy, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.

24 Sep 2013

Endo Pharmaceuticals' complete response submission to AVEED NDA accepted by FDA

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for review the complete response submission made by Endo to the new drug application for its long-acting testosterone undecanoate injection, AVEED, intended for men diagnosed with hypogonadism.

6 Sep 2013

Research: Male sexual development less stable than other genetic programs

The idea that men and women are fundamentally different from each other is widely accepted. And throughout the world, this has created distinct ideas about which social and physical characteristics are necessary in each gender to maintain healthy human development.

3 Sep 2013

Scientists identify enzyme mutation that occurs in castration-resistant prostate cancer

The mutation occurs in the androgen-synthesizing enzyme 3βHSD1 in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), according to research published online today in Cell. This mutation enables the tumor to make its own supply of androgens, a hormone that fuels the growth of the prostate cancer.

30 Aug 2013

Testosterone improves exercise capacity in men with COPD

A systematic review and meta-analysis confirms that testosterone therapy improves exercise capacity in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

28 Aug 2013

Endo Eyes Generics Growth With $225M Boca Pharmacal Acquisition

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28 Aug 2013

FDA extends PDUFA goal date for Auxilium Pharmaceuticals' sBLA for XIAFLEX

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified the Company that it is extending the Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date for the Company's supplemental biologics license application for XIAFLEX (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) for the treatment of Peyronie's disease from September 6, 2013 to December 6, 2013.

28 Aug 2013

New radiation treatment can reduce bone pain, extend lives of prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer that has spread to the bones can cause pain and fractures. Loyola University Medical Center is among the first hospitals in Chicago to offer a new targeted radiation treatment that can reduce bone pain and the incidence of fractures - and also extend patients' lives.

23 Aug 2013

Researchers identify key mechanism behind aggressive prostate cancer

A team of researchers from UC Davis, UC San Diego and other institutions has identified a key mechanism behind aggressive prostate cancer. Published on August 14 in Nature, the study shows that two long non-coding RNAs (PRNCR1 and PCGEM1) activate androgen receptors, circumventing androgen-deprivation therapy.

16 Aug 2013

Managing insulin levels through meal timing boosts ovulation in women with PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common disorder that impairs fertility by impacting menstruation, ovulation, hormones, and more, is closely related to insulin levels. Women with the disorder are typically "insulin resistant" - their bodies produce an overabundance of insulin to deliver glucose from the blood into the muscles.

14 Aug 2013

Spikes in Tsimane testosterone responsible for performing physically demanding task

The everyday physical activities of an isolated group of forager-farmers in central Bolivia are providing valuable information about how industrialization and its associated modern amenities may impact health and wellness.

14 Aug 2013

Nubreed Nutrition teams up with legendary bodybuilder Lee Priest

Nubreed Nutrition, Inc, a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, Nubreed Nutrition is excited to announce the newest athlete to the team, legendary bodybuilder Lee Priest.

3 Aug 2013

Researchers reveal how SMIP004 anticancer compound targets prostate cancer cells

One major hallmark of cancer cells is their ability to survive under stressful conditions. A new study spearheaded by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute reveals how a promising anticancer compound called SMIP004 specifically kills prostate cancer cells by compromising their ability to withstand environmental stress.

31 Jul 2013

ADT increases risk of kidney injury in patients with prostate cancer

In a study that included more than 10,000 men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was associated with a significantly increased risk of acute kidney injury, with variations observed with certain types of ADTs, according to a study in the July 17 issue of JAMA.

17 Jul 2013

Qualigen's FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay receives FDA clearance

Qualigen, Inc., a privately owned company that provides rapid, easy to use, fully quantitative diagnostic testing solutions, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay for use on its proprietary FastPack System for the rapid determination of vitamin D status.

16 Jul 2013

Researchers identify receptor mutation that blocked estrogen action in young woman

A receptor mutation that essentially blocks estrogen's action has been identified for the first time a female, researchers report.

12 Jul 2013

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present ten research awards and seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 11-14 in Chicago, IL.

10 Jul 2013

Scientist discovers key mutations that sparked hormonal revolution 500 million years ago

Evolution, it seems, sometimes jumps instead of crawls. A research team led by a University of Chicago scientist has discovered two key mutations that sparked a hormonal revolution 500 million years ago.

25 Jun 2013

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Latest Testosterone News and Research

Babies born to moms who smoked when pregnant have increased risk of nicotine addiction in adulthood

Researchers identify existence of precursor cells in early prostate cancers

Long-term hormonal therapy has no additional benefits in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

Endo Pharmaceuticals' complete response submission to AVEED NDA accepted by FDA

Research: Male sexual development less stable than other genetic programs

Scientists identify enzyme mutation that occurs in castration-resistant prostate cancer

Testosterone improves exercise capacity in men with COPD

Endo Eyes Generics Growth With $225M Boca Pharmacal Acquisition

FDA extends PDUFA goal date for Auxilium Pharmaceuticals' sBLA for XIAFLEX

New radiation treatment can reduce bone pain, extend lives of prostate cancer patients

Researchers identify key mechanism behind aggressive prostate cancer

Managing insulin levels through meal timing boosts ovulation in women with PCOS

Spikes in Tsimane testosterone responsible for performing physically demanding task

Nubreed Nutrition teams up with legendary bodybuilder Lee Priest

Researchers reveal how SMIP004 anticancer compound targets prostate cancer cells

ADT increases risk of kidney injury in patients with prostate cancer

Qualigen's FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay receives FDA clearance

Researchers identify receptor mutation that blocked estrogen action in young woman

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

Scientist discovers key mutations that sparked hormonal revolution 500 million years ago

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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