PSA Screening Pointless for Most Men ver 75
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PSA Screening Pointless for Most Men ver 75
Natural News.com
–>(NaturalNews) Regular prostate screening provides no benefit for the majority of men over the age of 75 and should be discontinued according to a study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University and published in the Journal of Urology. Because many prostate tumors are very slow growing many men who develop prostate cancer late in life end up dying from other causes before the disease can significantly affect them. This was the rationale behind the 2008 call by prostate experts for an end to the regular screening of men over the age of 75. “For the overwhelming majority of men over age 75 discontinuing.
Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer
Forbes
Banez from the Division of Urologic Surgery and Duke ProstateCenter at Duke University Medical Center and lead author of onestudy. "There will definitely be more men taking statins forcardiovascular reasons and this is a great opportunity for us tosee how many of these men develop prostate cancer and whether theseprostate cancers are aggressive. "All the reports were to be presented Sunday at the AmericanUrological Association's annual meeting in Chicago. ne study found that men who were taking statins beforeundergoing surgical removal of their prostate had a lower risk ofhaving the cancer return. "The use of statins at the time ofsurgery was associated with a 30 percent reduction in the risk ofrecurrence of prostate cancer" said lead researcher Dr. Hamilton a urology resident at the University of TorontoMedical Center in ntario Canada.
National Contest Shines Spotlight on Social Responsibility Trend …
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Millennials are intent on making the world a better place and in turn they expect others to do the same. As a result of this ongoing trend the 2009 ?It Girl Essentials? contest now in its second year was structured to celebrate millennial women who are active in the social responsibility space. ?Despite what you hear in the news today personally I feel that my generation has really stepped up to the plate when it comes to social responsibility? said Bridget Pitman environmental enthusiast and first winner of the 2009 ?It Girl Essentials? contest. ?We are very aware of the world around us ? and the issues that are playing out in it. As a result we feel personally accountable to give back and make a difference on our own terms.
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