Search results for "Prostate Cancer"
Well visits not just for kids anymore
Medicare now reimburses for annual physical exams, so prepare your office, your patients and yourself for the best way to accommodate this into your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/wellness.htm
1 Jun 2011
Too much or too little selenium associated with higher mortality
Selenium supplements are beneficial to people with low levels of the mineral, but those with levels over 122 µg/L do not obtain improvement in mortality or other outcomes from supplementation, according to a new review of available studies on selenium.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/5.htm
6 Mar 2012
Prescribing for opioid addiction meds, CNS suppressants
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/prescribing-for-opioid-addiction-meds-cns-suppressants.htm
1 Nov 2017
Bisphosphonate use low in men on androgen deprivation therapy despite guidelines
Bisphosphonate prescriptions remain low for men on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), even for those at high risk of subsequent fractures, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/09/4.htm
9 Dec 2014
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
Updating family cancer history may change screening recommendations
Updating patients' family history of cancer during adulthood may lead to changes in recommended cancer screenings, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/1.htm
19 Jul 2011
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