Andrology

Andrology is the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the counterpart to gynaecology, which deals with medical issues which are specific to women. Andrology has only been studied as a distinct specialty since the late 1960s: the first specialist journal on the subject was the German periodical Andrologie , published from 1969 onwards .Male-specific medical and surgical procedures include vasectomy and vasovasostomy as well as intervention to deal with male genitourinary disorders such as:* balanitis* cryptorchidism* ectopia testis* epispadias* epididymitis* frenulum breve* hydrocele* hypospadias* impotence * infertility* micropenis* orchitis* paraphimosis* penile cancer* penile fracture* Peyronie's disease* phimosis* prostatitis* prostate cancer* spermatocele* testicular cancer* testicular torsion* varicocele (From the Wikpedia article Andrology.)

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Recent Publications on Andrology:
The Human Sperm Epigenome and its Potential Role in Embryonic Development. Along with many of the genome-wide transitions in chromatin composition...	13th November, 2009	IVF and Andrology Laboratories, Departments of Surgery (Urology),	Mol Hum Reprod. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
Trough serum testosterone predicts the development of polycythemia in hypogonadal men treated for up to 21 years with subcutaneous testosterone pellets. OBJECTIVES: Testosterone (T) formulations that have more steady state...	12th November, 2009	F Ip, Endocrinology, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia.	Eur J Endocrinol. 2009 Nov 10. DOI Direct Link
Increased Prevalance of the -211 T Allele of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) {beta} Subunit Promoter Polymorphism and Lower Serum FSH in Infertile Men. Context: The human FSHB promoter polymorphism (rs10835638; -211 G/T) has...	10th November, 2009	Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (M.G., P.Ke., M.L.), University of	J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov 6. DOI Direct Link
Randomized cross-over clinical trial of injectable vs. implantable depot testosterone for maintenance of testosterone replacement therapy in androgen deficient men. Summary Background: Life-long testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for...	7th November, 2009	Andrology Department, Concord Hospital & ANZAC Research Institute,	Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2009 Nov 5. DOI Direct Link
Assessment of sperm quality, DNA integrity and cryopreservation protocols in men diagnosed with testicular and systemic malignancies. Men diagnosed with malignancy are often referred for semen banking to...	7th November, 2009	Andrology Laboratory and Reproductive Tissue Bank, The Toronto Institute	Andrologia. 2009 Dec;41(6):377-82. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Andrology:
Swan Study Authors Note Results 'Not Straightforward'	16th November, 2009	American Chemistry Council	ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Acknowledging that their results are "not straightforward," the authors of a new study published in the International Journal of Andrology

BioNews Results for Andrology:
Effect of hydrocele on appendix testis in children	Asian Journal of Andrology:  Nov 2 2009 12:40PM Matching: andrology
Angiofibrolipoma of the spermatic cord	Asian Journal of Andrology:  Nov 2 2009 12:40PM Matching: andrology
Localization of epididymal protease inhibitor in adult rat and its transcription profile in testis during postnatal development	Asian Journal of Andrology:  Nov 2 2009 12:40PM Matching: andrology
Single semen analysis as a predictor of semen quality: clinical and epidemiological implications	Asian Journal of Andrology:  Nov 2 2009 12:40PM Matching: andrology
The effect of -blocker therapy on erectile functions in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostate hyperplasia	Asian Journal of Andrology:  Nov 2 2009 12:40PM Matching: andrology
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Andrology Clinical Trials:
Three-Year Trial on a New Testosterone Gel

Andrology Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7238667	Albumin fusion proteins
7371415	Method and composition for improving sexual fitness
7371517	High purity X-chromosome bearing and Y-chromosome bearing populations of spermatozoa
7374886	Tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases type-1 (TIMP-1) as a cancer marker and postoperative marker for minimal residual disease or recurrent disease in patients with a prior history of cancer
7384913	PT32 sperm protein, sperm c-Yes, oocyte cytoplasmic c-Yes, and uses thereof
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Schering Aktiengesellschaft As a successful pharmaceutical company, we are investing in the future of medicine. We develop drugs of high medical value so as to continuously improve the quality of life. We make the most of... www.spcorp.com/        View full profile

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