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Special Feature: Asian Men's Health Many aspects that affect men's health, such as disease burden or risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, vary greatly across Asia. The July 2011 Special Issue on Asian Men's Health deals with the many factors that affect men's health in the region, including traditional medicinal practices, the growing importance of prostate cancer in Asia, testosterone deficiency and testosterone treatment trends. The accompanying web focus presents a collection of recent articles related to Asian men's health from across Nature Publishing Group. See articles marked  |
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Foreword to men's health in Asia: special issue of Asian Journal of Andrology  Hui Meng Tan Asian J Androl 13: 511; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.138 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
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Andrology in China: current status and 10 years’ progress  Kai Hong, Qing-Quan Xu, Yong-Ping Zhao, Yi-Qun Gu, Hui Jiang, Xiao-Feng Wang and Ji-Chuan Zhu Asian J Androl 13: 512-518; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.123 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Men's health in South Korea  Sae-Chul Kim, Sang Wook Kim and Yun Jae Chung Asian J Androl 13: 519-525; advance online publication, April 11, 2011; doi:10.1038/2010.134 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Profile of men's health in Malaysia: problems and challenges  Seng Fah Tong, Wah Yun Low and Chirk Jenn Ng Asian J Androl 13: 526-533; advance online publication, February 28, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.125 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Thai men's health and sexual attitude  Apichat Kongkanand, Sompol Permpongkosol and Kavirach Tantiwongse Asian J Androl 13: 534-536; advance online publication, June 13, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.122 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Male sexual dysfunction in Asia  Christopher CK Ho, Praveen Singam, Goh Eng Hong and Zulkifli Md Zainuddin Asian J Androl 13: 537-542; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.135 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Prevalence and medical management of erectile dysfunction in Asia  Kwangsung Park, Eu Chang Hwang and Sun-Ouck Kim Asian J Androl 13: 543-549; advance online publication, April 4, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.131 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Current therapeutic strategies for premature ejaculation and future perspectives  Zhong-Cheng Xin, Yi-Chen Zhu, Yi-Ming Yuan, Wan-Shou Cui, Zhe Jin, Wei-Ren Li and Tao Liu Asian J Androl 13: 550-557; advance online publication, May 2, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.130 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Recent topics related to testosterone deficiency syndrome in Japan  Akira Tsujimura and Norio Nonomura Asian J Androl 13: 558-562; advance online publication, April 4, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.132 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Testosterone replacement therapy for late-onset hypogonadism: current trends in Korea  Young Hwii Ko and Je Jong Kim Asian J Androl 13: 563-568; advance online publication, May 16, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.124 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Endocrine milieu and erectile dysfunction: is oestradiol–testosterone imbalance, a risk factor in the elderly?  Balasubramanian Srilatha and P Ganesan Adaikan Asian J Androl 13: 569-573; advance online publication, March 21, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.129 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Prostate cancer: an emerging threat to the health of aging men in Asia  Ling Zhang, Bao-Xue Yang, Hai-Tao Zhang, Jin-Guo Wang, Hong-Liang Wang and Xue-Jian Zhao Asian J Androl 13: 574-578; advance online publication, May 9, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.126 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Does ethnicity matter in male hormonal contraceptive efficacy?  Niloufar Ilani, Peter Y Liu, Ronald S Swerdloff and Christina Wang Asian J Androl 13: 579-584; advance online publication, February 14, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.133 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
The effect of environmental contaminants on testicular function  Premendu Prakash Mathur and Shereen Cynthia D'Cruz Asian J Androl 13: 585-591; advance online publication, June 27, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.40 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
The effects and prospects of the integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine on andrology in China  Wei-Guo Ma and Jin-Ming Jia Asian J Androl 13: 592-595; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.127 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
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The moderating impact of lifestyle factors on sex steroids, sexual activities and aging in Asian men  Victor HH Goh and Terry YY Tong Asian J Androl 13: 596-604; advance online publication, May 2, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.121 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
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Commentary |
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Sexual medicine disparities between Asia and North America: commentary on male sexual dysfunction in Asia  Benjamin F Katz, Doron S Stember and Harris M Nagler Asian J Androl 13: 605-606; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.139 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
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Letter to the Editor |
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Setting up a men's clinic has never been an easy task. I have done it, and here is my story  Mohd Ismail Bin Mohd Tambi Asian J Androl 13: 607-608; advance online publication, March 14, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.128 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
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Editorial |
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Afterword to men’s health in Asia: special issue of Asian Journal of Andrology  Yi-Fei Wang Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Andrology Asian J Androl 13: 609; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.140 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
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Research Highlights |
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Interplay between autophagy and metabolism in Ras mutation-induced tumorigenesis FREE Ming Jiang Asian J Androl 13: 610-611; advance online publication, April 18, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.31 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Denosumab in bone-metastatic prostate cancer: known effects on skeletal-related events but unknown effects on quality of life FREE Oliver Sartor Asian J Androl 13: 612-613; advance online publication, April 18, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.33 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) velocity: a test of controversial benefit in the era of increased prostate cancer screening FREE Michael S Borofsky and Danil V Makarov Asian J Androl 13: 614-615; advance online publication, May 2, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.38 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
PSA velocity may not be of value in prostate cancer detection FREE Derrick Johnston and Martha K Terris Asian J Androl 13: 616-617; advance online publication, May 23, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.43 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Generation of fertile sperm in a culture dish: clinical implications FREE Hoi-Hung Cheung and Owen M Rennert Asian J Androl 13: 618-619; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.52 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Epigenetic marks in zebrafish sperm: insights into chromatin compaction, maintenance of pluripotency, and the role of the paternal genome after fertilization FREE Douglas T Carrell Asian J Androl 13: 620-621; advance online publication, May 2, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.37 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Prostate cancer cells metastasize to the hematopoietic stem cell niche in bone FREE Evan T Keller Asian J Androl 13: 622-623; advance online publication, May 30, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.50 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
What is appropriate neoadjuvant/adjuvant androgen deprivation for high-risk/locally advanced prostate cancer? FREE Mikio Namiki and Hiroyuki Konaka Asian J Androl 13: 624-625; advance online publication, June 6, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.74 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Androgens exert sexually dimorphic effects on angiogenesis: novel insight into the relationship between androgens and cardiovascular disease FREE Katya B Rubinow, John K Amory and Stephanie T Page Asian J Androl 13: 626-627; advance online publication, June 13, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.80 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
Role of the tumor-associated trypsin inhibitor SPINK1 in cancer development FREE Ulf-Håkan Stenman Asian J Androl 13: 628-629; advance online publication, May 23, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.45 Abstract | Full Text | PDF |
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An open, comparative, multicentre clinical study of combined oral therapy with sildenafil and doxazosin GITS for treating Chinese patients with erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia Zhe Jin, Zhi-Chao Zhang, Ji-Hong Liu, Jun Lu, Yu-Xin Tang, Xiang-Zhou Sun, Wei-Dong Song, Bing Gao, Ying-Lu Guo and Zhong-Cheng Xin Asian J Androl 13: 630-635; advance online publication, May 23, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.177 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
In vitro comparison of the vaporesection of human benign prostatic hyperplasia using 70- and 120-W 2-µm lasers Guang-Heng Luo, Shu-Jie Xia and Zhao-Lin Sun Asian J Androl 13: 636-639; advance online publication, May 16, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.19 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Body mass index and serum lipid profile influence serum prostate-specific antigen in Chinese men younger than 50 years of age Ming Liu, Jian-Ye Wang, Ling Zhu and Gang Wan Asian J Androl 13: 640-643; advance online publication, December 20, 2010; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.104 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |
Sperm donation and its application in China: a 7-year multicenter retrospective study Ping Ping, Wen-Bing Zhu, Xin-Zong Zhang, Yu-Shan Li, Quan-Xian Wang, Xiao-Rong Cao, Yong Liu, Hui-Li Dai, Yi-Ran Huang and Zheng Li Asian J Androl 13: 644-648; advance online publication, May 30, 2011; doi:10.1038/aja.2011.20 Abstract | Full Text | PDF | 中文摘要 |