When Robert M. Wah, MD, takes office Tuesday as the 169th president of the American Medical Association, he will make history as the first Asian-American to hold that post.
Month: June 2014
Hormone Treatment Restores Bone Density for Young Women With Menopause-Like Condition
Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy in young women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) led to increases in their bone mineral density, restoring levels to normal. The study was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Cell Phone in Your Pant Pocket is Killing Sperms Leading to Infertility
Cell phones, an integral part of everyday life, is also known for some health hazards. The radiation from cell phones is a major cause of concern. This new study, led by researchers at the University of Exeter, highlights the strong association between cell phone radiation and male infertility.
10 Things Fertility Clinics Won’t Say
Here’s what to expect when you need help expecting.
Marijuana May Affect Fertility in Young Men
“If you’re a cannabis user and you’re trying for a baby … stop.” This advice comes from Dr. Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and lead author of a new study that suggests using marijuana could increase a man’s risk of fertility problems.
Birth Defects in ART Babies Reviewed
Researchers have reviewed current knowledge to further understand the reasons for the increased incidence of birth defects in babies born through assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Effects of the Little Blue Pill: Study Finds Higher Melanoma Risk For Men Who Use Viagra
The little blue pill may have a powerful side effect aside from boosting sexual performance. A new study that appears in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that the use of sildenafil (or commonly “Viagra”) is associated with melanoma. The authors reveal that the drug may increase the risk of melanoma or skin cancer by as high as 84 per cent.
Dr Linda Giudice, President-Elect of the World Endometriosis Society
Dr Linda Giudice, current President-Elect of the World Endometriosis Society and a leader in research on the impact of the environment on reproductive health, explains to International Innovation how the American Society for Reproductive Medicine is improving advocacy, education and research in reproductive medicine worldwide.
New Research Provides Better Understanding of Endometriosis
A mouse model of endometriosis has been developed that produces endometriosis lesions similar to those found in humans, according to a report published in The American Journal of Pathology. This model closely mirrors the human condition as an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder, and findings from the study suggest that macrophages present in shed endometrium contribute to the development of the lesions.
Female Hormone Estriol Showing Promise as MS Therapy
A small study of the female hormone estriol has found it not only reduced the immune attacks of multiple sclerosis in women, but also improved their performance on mental tests – a benefit never demonstrated by the 10 approved MS drugs.