Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer lifetime risk trebles in 25 years
Boys born in 2015 will have almost three times the risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lives than those born in 1990.
Jan 23, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Change in PSA levels over time can help predict aggressive prostate cancer
Measurements taken over time of prostate specific antigen, the most commonly used screening test for prostate cancer in men, improve the accuracy of aggressive prostate cancer detection when compared to a single measurement ...
Jan 15, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Updated 'Partin Tables' tool now available to predict prostate cancer spread
Prostate cancer experts at Johns Hopkins have developed an updated version of the Partin Tables, a tool to help men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their doctors to better assess their chance of a surgical cure. The updated ...
Jan 4, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds mammograms lead to unneeded treatment
Mammograms have done surprisingly little to catch deadly breast cancers before they spread, a big U.S. study finds. At the same time, more than a million women have been treated for cancers that never would have threatened ...
Nov 21, 2012
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Health
Early 50s may be key time to reach baby boomers with health messages
For baby boomers, the peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51, with a second peak coming near age 65, according to a new study.
Nov 15, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Personalised prostate cancer screening may save thousands from unnecessary treatment
Targeting prostate cancer screening based on a man's age and genes could potentially save thousands of men from unnecessary treatment and save the NHS millions of pounds. The research is presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference ...
Nov 5, 2012
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Leflunomide considered safe, effective for psoriatic arthritis
(HealthDay)—Leflunomide is effective for the treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in daily clinical practice, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Arthritis Care & Research.
Oct 14, 2012
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Health
Physicians suggest expert recommendations ignore vital issues for patients
In the medical world, where decisions invariably involve risk and uncertainty, two Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center physicians note that experts generally base their recommendations on the outcome of death, which is "readily ...
Sep 12, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Taking breaks from prostate cancer hormone therapy seems safe: study
(HealthDay)—Stop-and-start hormone-deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer doesn't shorten overall survival compared to continuous treatments, and yields fewer side effects such as impotence and hot flashes, a ...
Sep 5, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Benefit of PSA reduced by loss of quality-adjusted life-years
(HealthDay) -- Although the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) has reported a 29 percent reduction in prostate-cancer mortality for men who undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, ...
Aug 16, 2012
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