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Men who experience Propecia sexual dysfunction often develop depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts according to a new study reported by Bernstein Liebhard LLP. New York, NY (PRWEB) August 10, 2012 Men who suffer from Propecia sexual dysfunction and other sexual side effects often develop symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing clients who have been injured by dangerous drugs and defective medical...

Researchers have successfully developed and tested a new prostate cancer screening method that uses the combined power of a novel drug therapy and changes in PSA levels over time to identify men with a high PSA who are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer despite negative biopsies. The new study by researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, published in the Journal of Urology, shows that PSA can be a much more effective marker for prostate cancer...

[ Watch the Video: Propecia May Harm Sex Drive ] Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Research recently showed a connection between Propecia and the loss of sexual libido, erectile dysfunction, depression and thoughts of suicide. The effects from Propecia, previously known as finasteride, seemed to have stopped after discontinuation of the medication. However, a small percentage of males are thought to have long-lasting sexual side effects from the drug. According...

Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., a Walnut Creek, CA hair restoration surgeon will study the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair mass and growth. WALNUT CREEK, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 Bay Area hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., is seeking participants for a non-invasive study on the effects of low-level laser therapy on hair growth for those in the early to moderate stages of hair loss. Dr. Wasserbauer is seeking 15 men and 15 women between the ages of 18 and 65 to...

According to court documents, on April 25th, 2012, New York resident Paul Priore filed a lawsuit in New York Eastern District Court (case no. 1:2012cv02031) alleging he has suffered sexual side effects since taking Propecia, even though he has discontinued its use. Propecia is a pill, manufactured by Merck, for use in males only and indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss. It was approved by the FDA in 1997. In April 2012, the Propecia MDL (MDL No. 2331) was sent to the U.S....

The Propecia® lawyers of OnlineLawyerSource.com are announcing that they are now offering free case reviews for men who have suffered sexual side effects after using the hair loss treatment finasteride. (PRWEB) July 13, 2012 The Propecia® lawyers of OnlineLawyerSource.com are announcing that they are now offering free case reviews for men who have persistent sexual side effects after using the male pattern hair loss treatment Propecia® (finasteride). According to the...

Lexington Int’l announces the creation of the ‘SWITCH’ Program, which offers a discount for purchase of the HairMax LaserComb® for men with hereditary hair loss who wish to switch treatment from oral drugs to the non-drug treatment, the HairMax LaserComb. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) July 13, 2012 Lexington Int’l manufacturers of the home use laser phototherapy medical device, the HairMax LaserComb is pleased to announce the launch of a new sales program to provide those suffering...

Shareholder Trent Miracle selected to the Propecia Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee Alton, IL (PRWEB) July 06, 2012 Simmons Firm Shareholder Trent Miracle, head of the firm’s pharmaceutical litigation group, was selected June 22 by a federal judge to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in the multidistrict litigation known as In re Propecia (Finasteride) Product Liability Litigation (MDL 2331).* Multiple cases involving Propecia, a hair loss prevention drug alleged to cause...

In observance of Men's Health Month, LawyersandSettlements.com reports on consumer fraud lawsuits filed as a result of alleged false advertising directed at health-conscious men. While Propecia lawsuits alleging high-grade prostate cancer in addition to Propecia sexual dysfunction, are ongoing, the FTC has ruled that POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice health claims regarding the prostate are unsubstantiated. Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2012 Since last year's FDA announcement...

PHOENIX, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 60% of the American population will experience some type of hair loss in their lifetime. For many people, this can be a traumatizing event that leads to a decline in self-esteem and personal confidence. Despite some prescriptions on the market like Rogaine and Propecia, hair loss continues to be a problem. This may change due to the developments of a company in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2002 a Phoenix-based company began to offer a hair loss...