Search results for "Prostate cancer"
Leflunomide gets boxed warning, ARBs under review
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2010
CONFERENCE COVERAGE Information plus documentation a must for informed ...
In 1990, Dr. Gottesman was sued forlate diagnosis of a patient’s prostate cancer.He won the case, and one of the jurors toldhim that the deciding factor had beeninformed consent ... documentation showingthat the patient had been warned that abiopsy could miss cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t4.pdf
19 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of low libido
A 37-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of low libido, loss of morning erections, fatigue, and decreasing muscle mass. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes no medications. A physical exam, lab studies, and pituitary MRI are done. Before starting therapy for this patient, what else should be determined?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2017
Recalls expanded on defibrillators, infusion pumps
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2010
Androgen-deprivation therapy associated with increased risk of cardiac mortality in men with cardiovascular problems
Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer was associated with a 5% absolute excess risk of cardiac-specific mortality at 5 years in men with congestive heart failure or prior myocardial infarction, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/6.htm
4 Nov 2014
Heparin labeling changed, non-egg flu vaccine approved
This regulatory update covers changed labeling for heparin and approval of a flu vaccine produced using cultured animal cells.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2013
Evidence lacking for routine prostate screening, but single test at 60 may help
Exacerbation-susceptible subtype may exist in COPD
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/4.htm
21 Sep 2010
FDA approves generic hypertension drugs, looks at Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2010
Radical prostatectomy may offer advantages over watchful waiting
Men with prostate cancer may survive longer with radical prostatectomy than watchful waiting, especially if they are younger than 65 years of age at diagnosis, a study suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/4.htm
11 Mar 2014
Letters to the Editor
PSA tests, fibromyalgia and reconsidering clinical impressions are discussed and debated by ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/letters.htm
1 May 2009