Search results for "Prostate cancer"
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
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
Communication skills vital to cancer conversations
Cancer patients want information, but not in a way that makes them lose hope. Effective shared decision making and risk communication strategies can help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/communication.htm
1 Sep 2013
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
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
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
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
Propoxyphene withdrawn, bevacizumab loses indication
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2011
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
Warnings on prostate drugs, HIV combination therapy
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2011