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February 1, 2012
CORRECTION: Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
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February 1, 2012
Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
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January 31, 2012
Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.
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January 30, 2012
Pricey surgery robots lack clear benefits: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As robots march into operating rooms across the nation, some doctors are getting worried that patients might not be better off with the costly machines.
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January 26, 2012
REFILE: Men's hopes for robot prostate surgery unrealistic
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer has been heavily hyped, and a new study suggests that men's expectations of the surgery may be too high.
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January 25, 2012
Men's hopes for robot prostate surgery unrealistic
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer has been heavily hyped, and a new study suggests that men's expectations of the surgery may be too high.
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January 25, 2012
Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Device manufacturers are pushing the U.S. government and health insurers to cover weight-loss surgery, an effort that could give millions more obese Americans access to the treatments.
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January 24, 2012
Arsenic cancer risk still high decades later
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People exposed to very high levels of arsenic in Chilean drinking water back in the 1950s and 60s are still showing a higher-than-normal risk of bladder cancer -- years after the arsenic problem was brought under control, a new study shows.
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January 5, 2012
US FDA wants new studies on surgical mesh implants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators ordered new safety studies for surgical mesh implants that are used to hold pelvic organs in place, citing a spike in the number of complications seen for female patients, including erosion and infection.
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December 23, 2011
Bladder sensitivity tied to frequent infections
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who get recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be more likely to have an overly sensitive bladder, even at times when they don't have an infection, a new study suggests.
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December 19, 2011
Vitamin D has mixed effects on cancer, broken bones
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Extra vitamin D and calcium may offer some protection against fractures in elderly people, but have little or no impact on cancer risk, according to a fresh look at the medical evidence.
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December 15, 2011
Pelvic exercises help men with overactive bladders
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows men with overactive bladder may benefit from pelvic floor exercises long known to help women plagued by the problem.
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December 8, 2011
Impotence risk higher in men taking several drugs
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men taking multiple medications for different health conditions may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction -- a link that doesn't seem to be explained by the health problems themselves, a new study finds.
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December 8, 2011
Heart disease tied to regret after prostate therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men with heart problems are more likely to regret prostate cancer treatment than others, according to a recent study.
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December 1, 2011
Cranberry juice may help ward off kids' UTIs
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After getting a urinary tract infection, kids in Finland had fewer recurring infections over the next year when they drank cranberry juice every day in a new study.
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November 28, 2011
Laptop Wi-Fi said to nuke sperm, but caveats abound
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The digital age has left men's nether parts in a squeeze, if you believe the latest science on semen, laptops and wireless connections.
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October 28, 2011
More and more twins delivered by C-section
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The proportion of twins who are delivered by cesarean section in the U.S. has shot up "dramatically" since the mid-1990s, according to a new study.
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October 28, 2011
CORRECTION: Estrogen use tied to bladder control problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.
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October 27, 2011
Kidney stones tied to higher diabetes risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who've suffered bouts of kidney stones may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on, new research suggests.
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October 21, 2011
Kids' daytime wetting accidents linked to ADHD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who wet themselves are more than four times as likely as other kids to also have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the results of a new German study.
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October 14, 2011
Report links kidney stones and gallstones
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have had a kidney stone seem to have a heightened risk of gallstones -- and vice versa, according to a new study.
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October 13, 2011
Infections after prostate biopsy on the rise
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Serious infections after prostate biopsies appear to be on the rise in the U.S., possibly fueled by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study of elderly men suggests.
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October 12, 2011
Kids' urinary infections usually not a kidney risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most children with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not at increased risk of chronic kidney disease later in life, a new study suggests.
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October 11, 2011
Prostate surgery risks greater for elderly men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly men who have prostate cancer surgery face heightened risks of complications -- and the majority have the procedure at hospitals with less-than-optimal outcomes, a U.S. study suggests.
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October 10, 2011
Chavez cancer saga keeps Venezuela guessing
CARACAS (Reuters) - An unexpected phone call interrupts a Venezuelan government ceremony for local athletes broadcast live on state TV. The crowd murmurs in excitement, and ministers smile.
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October 7, 2011
PSA test for prostate cancer not recommended-US panel
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. government-backed panel recommended against routine prostate cancer screening on Friday because widespread screening for the disease causes more harm than good.
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October 7, 2011
US FDA OKs Eli Lilly's Cialis for enlarged prostate
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September 14, 2011
Smokers don't make better lovers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Lighting up could be slowing you down in the bedroom, suggests a new study.
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September 9, 2011
Female smokers have more bladder symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bladder problems seen more often among smokers than nonsmokers may be further motivation for women to quit smoking, a new study suggests.
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September 1, 2011
Obesity not behind kidney stones in kids: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While heavier adults are more likely to get kidney stones than slimmer ones, that doesn't seem to be the case in kids, according to a new study.
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August 31, 2011
Acupuncture for PCOS no better than fake treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, there was no difference in ovulation or hormone levels in those who got real versus sham acupuncture treatments.
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August 24, 2011
US FDA approves Botox for loss of bladder control
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. drug regulators approved Allergan's Botox for treating a specific kind of overactive bladder on Wednesday, setting the stage for wider use of the popular wrinkle treatment in those with bladder problems.
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August 18, 2011
REFILE: Study questions testosterone's link to early death
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drooping testosterone levels probably don't cut years off a man's life, although earlier studies had suggested they might, according to a new report.
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August 17, 2011
Many doctors face malpractice claims, but few pay
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Virtually every doctor practicing in a high-risk specialty will face at least one malpractice claim during their career, and even physicians in low-risk areas have a 75 percent chance of facing a suit at some point, according to a new study.
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August 16, 2011
Not enough evidence for bladder cancer screening
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is not enough evidence to support routine screening tests for bladder cancer, according to new U.S. recommendations.
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August 10, 2011
Scientists unravel genetic clues to MS
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) and say the findings should help drugmakers focus treatment research on precise areas of the immune system.
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August 5, 2011
Peer feedback cuts doctors' over-use of tests
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Feedback from fellow physicians helped doctors do fewer unnecessary tests on newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients in a study aimed at improving health care quality and consistency.
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August 5, 2011
Cone offers relief to women with arthritic knees
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For women with arthritis of the knees, going to the bathroom can be an excruciating exercise, but a new study suggests that relief may come from a simple piece of waterproof paper.
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August 4, 2011
After prostate surgery, some men leak during sex
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Incontinence during sex is a long-lasting problem for roughly one in eight men who've had their prostate removed due to cancer, a study of more than 1,400 patients has found.
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August 4, 2011
Child marriage a scourge for millions of girls
From horrific childbirth injuries to the secret sale of "drought brides," the consequences of child marriage are explored in a multimedia documentary by TrustLaw, a legal news service run by Thomson Reuters Foundation (
http://childmarriage.trust.org).
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July 21, 2011
EU agency calls for new warnings on Takeda's Actos
LONDON (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical's diabetes pill Actos should carry new warnings about its possible link to bladder cancer, Europe's drug regulator said on Thursday, following a safety review of the medicine.
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July 19, 2011
Do robots drive up prostate surgeries?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After Wisconsin hospitals acquired robotic surgery technology, the number of prostate removals they performed doubled within three months, a new study shows.
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July 19, 2011
Hopkins ranks top among US hospitals for 22nd year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The title of "Best Hospital" in the United States goes to ... The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Again.
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July 8, 2011
Ketamine abuse may lead to bladder damage, pain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that long-term regular use of the club drug ketamine, sometimes called Special K, can alter bladder function, leading to bothersome symptoms such as urgency and pelvic pain.
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July 1, 2011
More people struggling with bladder control: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An increasing number of people say they are dealing with incontinence, according to a new survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults.
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July 1, 2011
Arsenic linked to kidney cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease, a new study suggests.
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June 30, 2011
Skin lesion risk seen at moderate arsenic levels
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High arsenic exposure is known to be a risk factor for skin cancer, but a new study suggests that even more-moderate exposure through drinking water may boost the risk of pre-cancerous skin growths.
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June 30, 2011
Life after prostate surgery worse than men expect
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly half of men who undergo surgery to treat prostate cancer find themselves with greater incontinence problems and less sexual function than they had anticipated, according to a new poll.
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June 29, 2011
Drugmakers angle for advantage in treating diabetes
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Obesity and longevity have helped make diabetes an epidemic in much of the world, and drugmakers are jockeying to make sure their medicines are used early and often.
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June 27, 2011
Bristol diabetes pill tied to certain cancers
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A new type of diabetes pill being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca was effective in a two-year study but more bladder and breast cancers have been found in patients treated with the drug.