Men with spouses, partners, fare better after prostate cancer treatment
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...ls suggest that silymarin may benefit the liver by promoting the growth of certain types of liver cells, demonstrating a protective effect, fighting oxidation (a chemical process that damages cells) and inhibiting inflammation. In their review, Dr. Rambaldi and colleagues conclude, "Milk thistle could potentia...New prostate cancer studies look at hormone and protein connection
...whether modifying beta-catenin affects its role in promoting cell growth and survival. Modification happens less frequently in prostate cancer cells than in normal prostate cells, and using sugar modification may regulate the function of beta-catenin to prevent tumor formation in prostate cells....ASGE Foundation to hold first Crystal Awards Dinner
...ted to physicians who submitted abstracts for DDW, promoting gender- and minority-related healthcare research. Don Wilson Award Timothy Kinney, MD, University of Chicago Erika Rodriguez Wulff, MD, Hospital Militar Carlos Arvelo, Caracas, Venezuela Federico Rossi, MD, Yale University School of Medicine, New ...Direct-to-consumer advertising may influence physicians' prescribing decisions
...quality, potentially averting underuse, while also promoting overuse." The authors conclude: "The results of this trial sound a cautionary note for DTC advertising but also highlight opportunities for improving care of depression (and perhaps other chronic conditions) by using public media channels to expand p...The power of drug advertising: Patients often get what they ask for
... have competing effects on health-care quality, by promoting the overuse of drugs in some cases while also averting under use and raising consumer awareness of disease. The study was a collaborative effort between the UR Department of Family Medicine and University of California, Davis, Center for Health Servi...Every birth and death must be counted
...mmunities, and individuals are all responsible for promoting health and health opportunities...Adolescents not receiving health counseling, Stanford study shows
...trated effectiveness of doctor-delivered advice in promoting healthy behavior as well as reducing risky behavior in teens. These findings, from a Stanford University School of Medicine study, come more than a decade after the American Medical Association issued clear recommendations for yearly health counselin...ACP and ACP Foundation launch 3-year effort to improve diabetes care
...s a whole," said Dr. Francis. "ACP is dedicated to promoting evidence-based medicine for care of all chronic diseases, and we can make a difference in improving the care of patients with diabetes." "Novo Nordisk is committed to working as a catalyst to improve diabetes prevention and treatment, thereby changin......s become the most prestigious global award program promoting child advocacy. Their mission is to honor, illuminate and inspire on behalf of children. AWARD DETAILS: Deadline for Submissions: APRIL 25, 2005. $100,000 Kellogg's Child Development Award , underwritten by founding sponsor Kellogg Company, a...