Androgen

Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

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Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized testosterone-releasing agent without compromising spermatogenesis] supplements could expedite tunica albuginea restructuring to aid penile development. Study: HCG supplement did not accelerate tunica albuginea remodeling to facilitate penile growth. Image Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock.com Background A small penis is often associated … Read more

New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

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New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement to provide standardized guidance for the selection and management of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients being treated with 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy. The statement, published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, also reviews current clinical struggles … Read more

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

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Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

Reproductive function is vital to human survival and well-being. Thus, the incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women, often associated with infertility, has received considerable attention among researchers. A recent study published in the journal Current Nutrition Reports explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of PCOS. Study: Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription … Read more