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Declining rates in male circumcision amidst increasing evidence of its public health benefit. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2007
BACKGROUND: Recent experimental evidence has demonstrated the benefits of male circumcision for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Zohar Mor   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the impact of sexual positions on ejaculation: Insights from a survey study by the Andrology Working Group of the Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey

open access: yesAndrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sexual position is one of the several aspects that affects ejaculation control, which is essential for sexual pleasure. Still little is known, nevertheless, about the connection between sexual positions and ejaculation duration. Objective To investigate the impact of various sexual positions on the duration of ejaculation and gain a
Murat Gül   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Male Circumcision as an HIV Prevention Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Socio-Legal Barriers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
UNAIDS and WHO recommend safe, voluntary male circumcision as an additional, important strategy for the prevention of heterosexually-acquired HIV in men in areas with high HIV prevalence and low levels of male circumcision.
Gostin, Lawrence O.
core   +1 more source

Device-based circumcision: advantages, choice of device and surgical technique

open access: yesВестник урологии
Introduction. Circumcision is one of the most common surgical procedures for men. WHO programs aimed at reducing HIV transmission have led to the development of various circumcision devices designed to standardize surgical techniques, reduce operating ...
S. V. Kotov   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exposé of fallacious claims that male circumcision will increase HIV infections in Africa

open access: yesJournal of Public Health in Africa, 2011
Despite over two decades of extensive research showing that male circumcision protects against heterosexual acquisition of HIV in men, and that includes findings from large randomized controlled trials leading to acceptance by the WHO/UNAIDS and the ...
Brian J. Morris   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Replantation following complete penile amputation: Summary of perioperative experience and treatment strategies

open access: yesAndrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction To date, there are only case reports of penile amputation, a rare urological emergency with a low‐treatment successful rate, and there are still no advanced, detailed surgical or perioperative treatment plans. Effective treatments for these rare diseases are urgently needed.
Hanchao Liu   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic Analysis of Children's Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Analysis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BackgroundUnderstanding the economic value of health interventions is essential for policy makers to make informed resource allocation decisions. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize available information on the economic impact of ...
Ameh, Emmanuel A   +6 more
core   +4 more sources

It is not “Just Circumcision”

open access: yesPakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 1969
Circumcision is one of the most commonly performed operations during childhood. The procedure is often underestimated in areas where it is frequently executed due to social and religion-based indications. In fact it might be an opportunity to detect and to correct any existing penile anomaly.
openaire   +2 more sources

The mythological and archaeological perspectives on penectomy and orchiectomy: The case of Cybele and Attis

open access: yesAndrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Castration has been a significant theme in mythology, religious traditions, and historical practices, often symbolizing transformation, sacrifice, and divine punishment. While the term is frequently associated with orchiectomy (removal of the testes), this study argues that penectomy (removal of the penis) must also be considered, particularly
Coskun Kaya
wiley   +1 more source

Circumcision and the Oppression of the Medical Colonizer

open access: yesCritical Social Work, 2018
This article provides a critical reflection of medical circumcision on baby boys in western society. Employing a critical deconstruction of the circumcision practice, this writer explores his own circumcision as an experience of personal, cultural, and ...
Anonymous contributor
doaj   +1 more source

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