This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Background information on Gynecomastia Surgery: Male Breast Reduction  -  Feb 26, 2008 American Chronicle,The word gynecomastia comes from the Greek term gyne meaning woman and mastos meaning breast. It is the development of abnormally large mammary glands or GTx: Androgen therapy drug test positive  -  Mar 3, 2008 Bizjournals.com,...its primary goals of reducing some vertebral fractures, increasing bone mineral density, improving lipid profiles and ameliorating gynecomastia. GTx shares up 40% on late-stage trial  -  Feb 25, 2008 Bizjournals.com,...results showed the treatment reduced vertebral fractures and met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles and gynecomastia. GTX Soars on Late-Stage Trial Results  -  Feb 25, 2008 Forbes,...including the improvement of bone mineral density, cholesterol-related profiles and gynecomastia - which refers to the enlargement of male breasts. Orion says GTx to seek FDA approval for toremifene citrate drug  -  Feb 25, 2008 Forbes,...vertebral fractures and it met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles, and gynecomastia,' Orion said in a statement. UPDATE 1-Orion says results positive for toremifene citrate  -  Feb 25, 2008 ReutersIt also met other conditions, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles and gynecomastia, Orion said. Orion said that based on these findings, GTx's Toremifene Citrate 80 mg Meets Primary and Key Endpoints in ...  -  Feb 26, 2008 FOXBusinessOther key endpoints included bone mineral density, lipid changes, hot flashes, and gynecomastia. In a modified intent to treat analysis which included all Drug reduces hot flashes in prostate cancer treatment  -  Mar 4, 2008 Cancerfacts.com,While the treatment often slows the cancer, its side effects including hot flashes, and bone loss (osteoporosis), and breast growth (gynecomastia) can How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs Fast  -  Feb 29, 2008 American Chronicle,The technical term for the condition is known as Gynecomastia. In layman terms, it basically means men have enlarged breasts and can often be a cause of GTx and Ipsen cheered by Phase III data on toremifene  -  Feb 26, 2008 Pharma Times (subscription),It also met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles and gynecomastia. GTx noted that ADT, using either hormone therapy or Plastic Surgery Issues for Men  -  Feb 29, 2008 Best Syndication,...the breast area (this condition is known as Gynecomastia) and the abdomen and flanks which become that “spare tireâ€? and those “love handles“. BB Surf 5: What We’ve Been Reading  -  Feb 29, 2008 Beauty and the Breast,ABC.com, Male Breast Surgery on the Rise for Teens This article estimates that 40 to 50 percent of all men have some version of gynecomastia, or “man boobs. Study of Therapy for ADT Patients Demonstrates Positive Results  -  Feb 26, 2008 FDA news (subscription),In the trial, the candidate helped reduce vertebral fractures and met other endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles and gynecomastia. GTx Announces Additional Top Line Phase III Data Demonstrating ...  -  Mar 3, 2008 Business Wire (press release),...endpoint of the trial, and met other key endpoints, including increasing bone mineral density, improving lipid profiles, and ameliorating gynecomastia. Pharma Sector: Few Newsmakers Of The Week - Wyeth, GTx, Allergan ...  -  Mar 8, 2008 RTT News,...including bone loss and fractures, hot flashes, lipid changes and increased cardiovascular risk, and gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men). Ipsen: Toremifene Citrate 80 mg Meets Primary and Key Secondary ...  -  Feb 26, 2008 FOXBusiness...bone mineral density (BMD) potentially leading to osteoporotic fractures, and other adverse effects such as lipid changes, gynecomastia and hot flashes. Movers: Take-Two Interactive, Ambac, Lowe's, Genentech  -  Feb 25, 2008 BusinessWeek...show it reduced vertebral fractures and met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles, and gynecomastia. Did Janet Jackson Rush To The Hospital For Liposuction?  -  Mar 12, 2008 Make Me Heal,Smartlipo, which is ideal for treating small areas of the face, chin, neck, arms, breasts (gynecomastia), thighs, and areas of loose and flabby skin, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon  -  Mar 9, 2008 EVLivingDr. Weinrach specializes in plastic surgery including breast augmentation, body contouring and breast reduction including male breast reduction gynecomastia Cause for Optimism from Medivation's Prostate Cancer Drug  -  Mar 3, 2008 Seeking Alpha,...very high doses and has a relatively mild toxicity profile: diarrhea, impotence and decreased libido, hot flashes, gynecomastia and breast tenderness. The Real Deal: Steroids  -  Feb 29, 2008 Hamptons.com,In one study of male bodybuilders, more than half had testicular atrophy and/or gynecomastia (breast development). Women face many side effects related to Toremifene (Acapodene) Reduces Fracture Risk from Androgen ...  -  Feb 27, 2008 MedPage Today,...a selective estrogen receptor modulator, also had a favorable impact on bone mineral density, lipids, and androgen deprivation-induced gynecomastia. Nibbles: Life expectancy to fall, the fat tax and boy boobs  -  Feb 25, 2008 CalorieLab Calorie Counter News,Good Morning America reports that 40 to 50 percent of all men have the condition known as gynecomastia, known here at the Lab as man boobs. Small Cap Review - Small Cap Stocks to Watch  -  Feb 25, 2008 TransWorldNews (press release),...that toremifene citrate 80 mg reduced vertebral fractures and met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles, and gynecomastia. ORION OYJ: GTx ANNOUNCED PHASE III CLINICAL DATA FOR TOREMIFENE ...  -  Feb 25, 2008 ABN Newswire (press release),...induced osteoporosis related vertebral fractures and it met other key endpoints, including bone mineral density, lipid profiles, and gynecomastia. Heart Disease  -  Mar 4, 2008 CareStation,It also may cause gynecomastia and increased hair growth. Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are useful in reducing cholesterol and decreasing the risk Nymox's NX-1207 Offers a New and Attractive Approach to the ...  -  20 Feb 2008 Earthtimes,...such as dizziness, weakness, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, retrograde ejaculation, gynecomastia, syncope, and many other frequent problems. Discover a Non Surgical Gynecomastia Treatment  -  Feb 5, 2008 American Chronicle,It is important for most men to appear masculine and physically attractive, that is why if you have gynecomastia, you feel embarrassed and you want to get Gynecomastia Natural Cure – Natural Gynecomastia Cure  -  Jan 21, 2008 American Chronicle,By Ricky Lee If you are looking for a gynecomastia natural cure, I highly recommend you check out Lose Man Boobs by Cliff Manchester. GTx: A Compelling Biotech  -  Feb 11, 2008 BusinessWeekEstrogen levels gradually rise, leading to unwanted clinical effects in aging men, including enlargement of the prostate, gynecomastia (male breast Underworks' Popular Compression Garments Provide Men with Support ...  -  Feb 6, 2008 FOXBusiness..."We speak with a lot of mothers whose 13- to 15-year-olds are getting teased because of conditions like gynecomastia," said Nash Abi, owner of Underworks. Am I overweight?  -  Feb 7, 2008 Kansas City Star,...(You didn't actually say if you are a girl or boy, and if you are a boy with breast development during early puberty called "gynecomastia" then you may How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs  -  Jan 30, 2008 American Chronicle,In fact, most doctors do not recommend you go for gynecomastia surgery unless necessary. There are many ways that you can get remove man boobs without More men getting plastic surgery locally  -  Feb 2, 2008 Bradenton Herald,Men make up 20 to 25 percent of Leikensohn's clientele, and that includes men and boys who get gynecomastia, or male breast reduction. Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular Cancer in Primary Care  -  Feb 19, 2008 Medscape (subscription)10% of men with testicular cancer have gynecomastia from tumors that secrete beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotrophin. If performed, self-examination More men consider their options in plastic surgery  -  Jan 27, 2008 El Paso Times,Gynecomastia is the presence of excessive breast tissue in men, or "womanlike breasts." Some men have this to a minor degree, while other men have a more Does Prophylactic Breast Irradiation In Patients With Prostate ...  -  Jan 25, 2008 Medical News Today (press release),Prophylactic mamillary radiation therapy (PMRT) prior to initiation of ADT may decrease the likelihood of gynecomastia. Stranger Than Fiction  -  Jan 24, 2008 Colorado Springs Independent,The condition, called gynecomastia, can result from hormonal changes during puberty or obesity and low testosterone levels in older men. GTx Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results  -  Feb 19, 2008 Earthtimes,Secondary endpoints include improvements in BMD, hot flashes, gynecomastia, and lipid profiles. The last patient completed the trial in November 2007. Is Grampa Using Human Growth Hormone, Too?  -  Feb 15, 2008 U.S. News & World Report,Moreover, 19 percent of people on growth hormones got carpel tunnel syndrome, compared with 1 percent on placebos; 6 percent of men developed gynecomastia, Ex-doctor from Long Island in murder-suicide  -  Feb 14, 2008 Newsday,His specialty was surgery to correct gynecomastia -- a condition that causes the enlargement of male breasts. It is a condition common to steroid users, Meal time promotes young girls' health  -  Feb 15, 2008 Grand Forks Herald (subscription),One reason boys may develop an eating disorder is because of embarrassment of gynecomastia, the swelling of breast tissue in men or boys. Fueling Testosterone and Preventing Hair Loss with Tocotrienols  -  Feb 15, 2008 PR Web (press release),By overly suppressing DHT, finasteride can lead to erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia and general impotence. Men with low testosterone often deal with the Q&A: Impact of steroids on young athletes  -  Feb 5, 2008 MSNBCThe side effects include acne, testicular atrophy, breast enlargement in males (gynecomastia) and hirsutism (excess facial hair). Hey, Guys, It's Nip, Tuck Time  -  Jan 22, 2008 Hartford Courant,...in order, liposuction; rhinoplasty (nose job); eyelid surgery; male breast reduction (gynecomastia); and face-lifts, according to the ASAPS. More guys getting ‘a little work’ done?  -  Jan 28, 2008 Maktoob Business (press release),The most sought after plastic surgery procedures for men worldwide are liposuction -also up 100 per cent to 182 men since 2005- and gynecomastia Mayo clinic exhibits at arab health 2008  -  Jan 24, 2008 Maktoob Business (press release),He has developed special techniques for managing breast tissue in gynecomastia. He also maintains an active interest in breast surgery of all varieties Infection Increases Breast Surgery Costs by More Than $4000  -  Jan 22, 2008 MedPage Today,Because some had multiple admissions, the final cohort was 888, including 40 men surgically treated for gynecomastia or malignancy. Gynecomastia Can be a Nightmare for Men  -  Dec 27, 2007 Best Syndication,Men sometimes gain significant breast tissue, a condition clinically known as gynecomastia. For these men, there is often the potential for life-long GenNext queues up for cosmetic surgery  -  Dec 22, 2007 Times of India,He locked himself up in his room and refused to come out till his parents took him to a cosmetic surgeon for a gynecomastia (removal of male breast glands). How to Get Rid of Man Boobs Naturally  -  Dec 5, 2007 American Chronicle,Gynecomastia also known as man boobs is a condition which men develop an enlarged breasts that resembles a woman’s breasts. This is a very humiliating Loss of dignity  -  Dec 18, 2007 Sowetan,The medical term for Maepa’s condition – man boobs – is Gynecomastia. Doctors says this is basically a hormonal imbalance that causes breast tissue to form Pectoral Etching: A Viable Option For Men With Poorly Defined ...  -  Dec 3, 2007 Medical News Today (press release),For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men AstraZeneca’s Breast Cancer Drug Exclusivity in the US Prolonged ...  -  Nov 30, 2007 Genetic Engineering News (press release),The studies reportedly did not show a positive affect compared with placebo in gynecomastia nor did they find a benefit in treating early puberty. Cosmetic surgery vouchers 'trivialise' operations  -  Dec 23, 2007 Irish Independent,..."Not necessarily just for breast enlargements for girls, but especially for gynecomastia for guys, that is the removal of chest fat. Doping roster  -  Dec 15, 2007 Globe and Mail,...increased red-blood cell production and bone density. But side effects include cardiovascular damage, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia. Marketing of Viadur（R） （leuprolide acetate implant） to Phase ...  -  Dec 20, 2007 金èž?ç•Œ,The most common systemic side effects were hot flashes (67.9%), asthenia (7.6%), gynecomastia (6.9%), depression (5.3%), and sweating (5.3%). AstraZeneca: Drug Exclusivity Extended  -  Nov 29, 2007 CNNMoney.com...which outlined four clinical studies to investigate Arimidex in two pediatric breast-related conditions: gynecomastia or excessive breast development in Pectoral Etching: A Viable Option for Men with Poorly Defined ...  -  Nov 29, 2007 ReutersMany patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or havelost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Houston Plastic Surgeon's Study Offers New Hope for Men With ...  -  Nov 29, 2007 ReutersFor some men, the shame of having excess breast tissue, known as mild gynecomastia, can be paralyzing. The study found that pectoral etching can be a viable AstraZeneca receives six months pediatric exclusivity patent ...  -  Dec 3, 2007 News-Medical.net,...from increased estrogen production, for example: gynecomastia in pubertal boys and precocious puberty in girls with McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS). AZ’s Arimidex wins extra six-months of exclusivity  -  Nov 30, 2007 Pharma Times (subscription),...in oestrogen production: gynecomastia (excessive breast development) in pubertal boys and early-onset puberty in girls with McCune-Albright Syndrome. men's : gynecomastia - how to lose man breast without surgery  -  Nov 6, 2007 Prudent Press Agency (press release),...prudent press agency)-- are you suffering from gynecomastia? gynecomastia or commonly know as "man breast" came from a greek phrase meaning "women-like american idol’s simon cowell botoxifies regularly  -  Nov 20, 2007 Make Me Heal,...in medical circles, man boobs are a medical condition known as gynecomastia, which is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males. this what i learned from kid nation… [part vi]  -  Nov 23, 2007 BuzzKilled,...mosquito bites but he may also be suffering from a slight case of gynecomastia. if the show is for children then i suggest the host stop teaching kids dr. paul donohue  -  Nov 8, 2007 DetNews.com,...and women make male hormones. in the early stage of gynecomastia, the breasts often are tender. that stage lasts about six months. this is almost a male arv recipient grows breasts: report  -  Oct 31, 2007 Independent Online,...of men on highly active antiretroviral therapy in a study group of 579 male patients experienced gynecomastia - the development of breasts in males. has britney spears gotten liposuction?  -  Nov 26, 2007 Make Me Heal,...arms, breasts (gynecomastia), thighs, and areas of loose and flabby skin, smartlipo melts away fat using a high powered laser. a very small cannula breast reduction surgery not just for women  -  Nov 2, 2007 NBC30.com,...for adolescent boys to have a rush of hormones sometimes causing a female breast appurtenance called gynecomastia. it usually reverses at about age 17, more boys getting breast reduction surgery  -  Nov 8, 2007 KING5.com,...from gynecomastia, which causes excess breast tissue in males. dr. michelle copeland says it affects 40-60 percent of men at sometime in their lifetime. enlargement of the male breast  -  Nov 6, 2007 Chennai Online,...about 60 to 80 per cent of the tissue in a gynecomastia is made up of fat. at hande hospital we always use liposuction to remove the fatty tissue, gtx, inc. reports third quarter 2007 financial results  -  Nov 6, 2007 Business Wire (press release),...lipid changes, gynecomastia, bone mineral density, and clinical fractures. the last patient will complete the trial in late november. the contract new arvs for man with boobs  -  Nov 4, 2007 Sowetan,...for the man’s condition is gynecomastia (development of breasts in men). a doctor at standerton hospital where maepa was admitted initially said maepa, glaxosmithkline Obtains Exclusive US OTC Marketing Rights to ...  -  Nov 26, 2007 PR Newswire (press release),Reproductive: gynecomastia, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction. Eye: progression of cataracts (lens opacities), ophthalmoplegia. baby boomer men turn to minimally invasive plastic surgery  -  Oct 31, 2007 PR Web (press release),..."liposuction can even help correct mild cases of gynecomastia, a common condition where the male breast is enlarged." the asaps reports that men's Search the web for more resources on   Web health.mongabay.com Health Home | Conditions | Cancer | Medications | Surgery | Vaccines mongabay.com Disclaimer: Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. Email requests for further health information will be discarded. The materials contained on this Web site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute health or medical advice. Use of information on this site does not create or constitute any kind of agreement or contract between you and the owners or users of this site, the owners of the servers upon which it is housed, or anyone else who is in any way connected with this site. 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