Medical Bulletin 04/November/2023
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Is frequent mobile phone use linked to reduced sperm quality in young men? Swiss study finds
A nationwide cross-sectional study conducted in Switzerland has revealed an association between high-frequency mobile phone use and decreased sperm concentration and total sperm count in young men.
The study involved 2,886 participants aged 18 to 22 who were recruited during military conscription between 2005 and 2018. Participants delivered a semen sample and completed a questionnaire on health and lifestyle, including the number of hours they spent using their mobile phones and where they placed them when not in use.
Reference: Association between self-reported mobile phone use and the semen quality of young men, Rita Rahban et al, Published:October 31, 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.09.009
Docetaxel use associated with significant reduction in prostate cancer death in very poor prognostic group: Study
In a new study, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a meta-analysis of five prospective randomized clinical trials (RCTs) found that adding docetaxel to standard-of-care (SOC) treatment was associated with a 70% reduction in death from prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM). The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
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