Search results for "Prostate cancer"
Little difference found among prostate cancer treatments regarding clinical results, patient-reported outcomes
More men in the active-monitoring group developed metastases than in the surgery or radiotherapy groups, and there were higher rates of disease progression in the active-monitoring group than in the surgery or radiotherapy groups.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/20/2.htm
20 Sep 2016
New guidance urges caution on testosterone
Internists considering testosterone therapy are ideally positioned to consider a broader differential diagnosis that will actually help the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/new-guidance-urges-caution-on-testosterone.htm
1 May 2020
Treatment for prostate symptoms doesn't appear to increase risk for advanced prostate cancer
Treating prostate symptoms with 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) does not appear to increase risk for advanced prostate cancer, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/1.htm
25 Jun 2013
Comorbid illnesses still more likely to kill prostate cancer survivors
Veterans Affairs solicits applications for centers of excellence
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/6.htm
31 Aug 2010
Warnings added to prostate cancer drugs
Talk about health care reform with CMS Administrator Don BerwickPQRI incentive payments now being sentAre you enrolled in PECOS?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/7.htm
26 Oct 2010
High-value management of patients with GI symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal bleeding, and chronic diarrhea can be controlled better by applying high-value care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/gastro.htm
1 Jun 2017
Docetaxel may prolong prostate cancer survival in patients with metastasis
Docetaxel added to the start of hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer may prolong survival compared to patients who received hormone therapy alone, according to early results from a trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/4.htm
17 Dec 2013
Internists should follow up with prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
Some H1N1 vaccine to expire next week Didanosine gets labeling change Hemodialysis system recalled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/5.htm
9 Feb 2010
Safety nets catch at-risk patients
Brigham and Women's Hospital has seen positive results from creating ambulatory safety nets for patients at risk for cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/safety-nets-catch-at-risk-patients.htm
1 Jan 2020
Model predicts erectile function after prostate cancer
Researchers have developed a new model to predict the risk of erectile dysfunction for men undergoing prostate cancer treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/4.htm
27 Sep 2011