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Limit PSA screening to men with symptoms
This would reduce potential harms from overdiagnosis and overtreatment, the risk for which is high with the on-demand screening that is the...
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Young men at highest schizophrenia risk from cannabis abuse
For young men aged 21-30, the proportion of preventable schizophrenia cases related to cannabis abuse disorder may be as high as 30%.
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Prostate biopsies a laughing (gas) matter?
“At levels of less than 50%, patients respond normally to verbal commands and maintain normal airway reflexes.”
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COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
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Older men more at risk as dangerous falls rise for all seniors
“We always hear about lower bone density rates among females, so we didn’t expect to see males with more skull fractures.”
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Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
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Digital rectal exam fails as screening tool for prostate cancer
In a new study, 99% of digital rectal examinations did not raise suspicion for prostate cancer.
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Urine test predicts future bladder cancer 12 years before symptoms
The test, if validated in further studies, has the potential to serve as a cancer screening tool for individuals at elevated risk for bladder...
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New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
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New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.