Jagged Little Pill
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Wine Review: Castelli Bottles the Taste of the Great Southern
Castelli Estate bring a philosophy of balance and structure to cool climate winemaking. The results are some highly recommended wines. Read More...
11 Recommendations for high value musculoskeletal pain care
Is musculoskeletal pain being appropriately managed for men? According to this author, more can be done. Read More...
Support for men affected by prostate cancer
Every year, about 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer (the most common cancer in Australian males), while an estimated 200,000+ Australian men are living with it. Whilst about 95% of people with prostate cancer survive for at least five years, prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Australian men. Read More...
Investigating Female Androgen Excess: Fishing in a Sea of PCOS
Hirsutism, a common clinical problem, can undermine a women’s confidence and self-esteem. However, its significance extends beyond cosmetic inconvenience as it may indicate the presence of an endocrine disorder. Most androgen excess is idiopathic or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related. Read More...
Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction
The aetiology of erectile dysfunction (ED) is largely organic. ED is increasingly common in an ageing population with more widespread cardiovascular risk factors. As well, there has also been a cultural shift towards awareness and a willingness to address the condition. Despite this, ED remains undertreated (about 50% of affected men) and of those who seek treatment, a proportion drop out and remain unsatisfied. Read More...
Update: urethral stricture
Strictures of the male urethra are one of the oldest known surgical afflictions and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Untreated, strictures may lead to urinary retention, sepsis, bladder and renal failure. Today, the correct approach is to consider reconstruction at the outset. Read More...
Managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
The majority of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) can be managed in general practice without urological intervention. The aims of management are to minimise symptoms and to prevent irreversible bladder damage or renal impairment. Read More...