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Radionuclide-Containing Combo Slows Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Improves Survival

— Hazards for radiographic PFS, OS reduced by 31% with enzalutamide plus Ra-223

11 Hrs Ago
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FDA Advisors Question Potential Role of Novel Oral UTI Antibiotic

Concerns about patient selection, antibiotic resistance dominated the discussion

Sep 10, 2024
FDA Reviewers Voice Concerns Over Novel UTI Treatment

Oral antibiotic has potential for inappropriate use, agency says

Sep 06, 2024
Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Aug 31, 2024
Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

Aug 29, 2024
Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

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Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

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Aug 28, 2024
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The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

Aug 25, 2024
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FDA OKs First Syphilis Screening Test for At-Home Use

Amid a surge in cases, FDA hopes at-home tests will help increase syphilis diagnosis, treatment

Aug 16, 2024
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AI Model as Effective as Radiologists in Detecting Prostate Cancer on MRI

Combined findings from model and radiologists outperformed radiologists alone

Aug 06, 2024
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Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

Aug 05, 2024
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Vibegron Benefit Extends to Men on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Meds

Overactive bladder symptoms improved after 12 weeks of treatment

Jul 10, 2024
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PSMA PET Beats MRI in Prostate Cancer Staging Study

Findings support PSMA PET in the preoperative workflow of intermediate- and high-risk tumors

Jul 02, 2024
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What's a Normal PSA Value for Transgender Women on Estrogen Therapy?

Study suggests threshold is too high to identify risk of prostate cancer in this population

Jun 26, 2024
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Supreme Court Will Take Up State Bans on Gender Care for Minors: Here's What to Know

Half of U.S. states have enacted laws banning certain healthcare services for transgender kids

Jun 24, 2024
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Donald Sutherland Dies; Can Viagra Benefit Women? Insulin Supply Affected by Wegovy

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Jun 21, 2024
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AI System Beats Radiologists in Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer

AI detected 6.8% more clinically significant cancers, 20% fewer indolent cancers

Jun 13, 2024
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Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patients

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Increased Heart Risks With Newer Prostate Cancer Drugs, Meta-Analysis Shows

Adding ARSIs to ADT for advanced disease doubled the risk of high-grade CV events, death

Jun 06, 2024
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Metformin Fails to Stop Early Prostate Cancer Progression

Study suggests it may even be detrimental in some groups of patients on active surveillance

Jun 05, 2024
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