Search results for "Prostate Cancer"
Maintaining men's health in middle age
Adrenopause, somatopause, andropause... manopause? They all give internists pause when considering men's health as they reach middle age. As men try to maintain optimum health, doctors need to define what exactly that is.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/mens-health.htm
1 Apr 2014
Behavioral therapy reduces incontinence after radical prostatectomy
Prescription acetaminophen gets new limit, warnings
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/25/5.htm
25 Jan 2011
Daily aspirin associated with reduced cancer deaths
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/4.htm
14 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
Hospice care use rising, but timing still needs improvement
Hospice care use rising, but timing still needs improvementCancer screens for cancer patients reveal ‘auto-pilot’ culture
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/1.htm
19 Oct 2010
‘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
Large numbers of elderly patients with low life expectancy still receiving unnecessary cancer screens
A substantial proportion of patients with limited life expectancy are receiving prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings that are unlikely to benefit them, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/26/1.htm
26 Aug 2014
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