Search results for "Prostate cancer"
Metastatic disease reduced in PSA screening era, study indicates
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening reduced the number of men presenting with metastatic prostate cancer, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/2.htm
7 Aug 2012
Simulation model suggests active surveillance offers greatest quality-adjusted life expectancy
Recommended therapies after ischemic stroke less likely to be received by the elderly
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/5.htm
7 Dec 2010
More recalls, information on impurity found in ARBs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/more-recalls-information-on-impurity-found-in-arbs.htm
1 Jan 2019
Diabetes and cancer links evaluated
Diabetes and cancer links evaluatedMedicare cuts raised chemotherapy treatments, changed drug choices
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/22/1.htm
22 Jun 2010
Rethinking the value of the annual exam
Patients expect it and internists won't let it go. But does the evidence support the need for the periodic health exam? Experts weigh in on the value of regularly seeing a patient on a preventive basis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/annual.htm
1 Jan 2010
Benefit of PSA screening diminished in an analysis of ERSPC data using QALYs
A new analysis quantified the effects of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening on men's quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/4.htm
21 Aug 2012
‘Preventive’ measures don't translate properly to the public
Prevention is an important tool, but it must be placed in the context of evidence and value. The cost of ignoring that is false reassurance and the politicization of medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2010
Annual PSA follow-ups not needed in low-risk cases
Medicare expands tobacco cessation coverage
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/5.htm
31 Aug 2010
Experts debate pros, cons of vitamin D
An obscure nutrient is now being hailed as a link to prevention of diseases as disparate as diabetes, schizophrenia, cancer, strokes and heart attacks. Experts square off on how much vitamin D can be associated with illnesses, the proper amount that people should get, and how they can get it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/vitamin.htm
1 Nov 2009
Antidepressant may help cognitive recovery after stroke
Internists should follow up with prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/4.htm
9 Feb 2010