Insufficient evidence to recommend routine prostate cancer screening
January 28, 2008
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has found there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine population prostate screening with digital rectal examination (DRE) or measurement of the serum tumor marker, prostatespecific antigen (PSA). ACPM advises that clinicians caring for men, especially African-American men and those with a family history, should provide information about the potential benefits and harms of screening and limits of current evidence to allow for them to make an informed decision about screening.
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Over-the-counter eardrops may cause hearing loss or damage
January 28, 2008
A new study, led by researchers at The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the MUHC, has revealed that certain over-the-counter earwax softeners can cause severe inflammation and damage to the eardrum and inner ear. The results of the study, recently published in The Laryngoscope, suggest that use of these medications should be discouraged.
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Cutting caffeine may help control diabetes
January 28, 2008
Daily consumption of caffeine in coffee, tea or soft drinks increases blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes and may undermine efforts to control their disease, say scientists at Duke University Medical Center.
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Modified Atkins diet can cut epileptic seizures in adults
January 28, 2008
A modified version of a popular high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet can significantly cut the number of seizures in adults with epilepsy, a study led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests. The Atkins-like diet, which has shown promise for seizure control in children, may offer a new lifeline for patients when drugs and other treatments fail or cause complications.
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Jillianna Non-Silicone Breast Form Offer Options After Mastectomy
January 28, 2008
Women are always struggling with looking their best and feeling comfortable and that struggle can be even greater for women following a mastectomy. However, with the new non-silicone breast form choices that are available to women today, women have in the Jillianna non-silicone breast form a option that looks great and still feels natural and comfortable.
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January 28, 2008
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January 28, 2008
Video: Breezy Bikini Salad
January 28, 2008
Popular arthritis drug may disrupt heart rhythm
January 28, 2008
Celebrex, a popular arthritis drug that blocks pain by inhibiting an enzyme known as COX-2, has been shown in laboratory studies to induce arrhythmia, or irregular beating of the heart, via a novel pathway unrelated to its COX-2 inhibition.
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Arthritic knees remain painful after arthroscopic surgery
January 28, 2008
Trimming damaged tissue through arthroscopic surgery does not relieve pain and swelling in arthritic knees any better than simply flushing loose debris from the joint, according to a new review of evidence.
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