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December 1, 2008
Prostate cancer radiotherapy safe for HIV patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of small study suggest that radiotherapy can be safely used to treat prostate cancer in HIV-infected men. Treatment appears to have no long-term effect on CD4+ cell count or viral load.
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November 28, 2008
Drug proves useful in hard-to-treat BPH: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In men with an enlarged prostate who fail to respond to tamsulosin (brand name Flomax), treatment with the drug naftopidil may help alleviate common bothersome symptoms, such as having to make frequent nightly trips to the bathroom to urinate, research shows.
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November 25, 2008
Cancer rates and cancer-related deaths drop in U.S.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For the first time ever, the overall cancer incidence and death rates have declined for men and women in the United States, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and other groups.
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November 20, 2008
Drug combo may help curb bedwetting
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In children who continue to wet the bed despite standard treatment with desmopressin, adding the bladder-control drug tolterodine (Detrol) to therapy leads to a significant decrease in the risk of bedwetting, Missouri-based researchers have found.
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November 19, 2008
Woman gets first trachea transplant without drugs
LONDON (Reuters) - A Colombian woman has received the world's first tailor-made trachea transplant, grown by seeding a donor organ with her own stem cells to prevent her body rejecting it, an international research team reported on Wednesday.
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November 18, 2008
Broccoli helps prevent cancer in smokers - study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Broccoli and similar vegetables appear to offer special protection from cancer for smokers, researchers reported on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2008
Personal rehab helpful for multiple sclerosis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry suggest that an individualized rehabilitation program effectively reduces disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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November 4, 2008
Robodoc: surgeon of the future in theatres now
LONDON (Reuters) - A mechanical snake that can enter the body through natural orifices -- not an incision -- to perform operations is just one futuristic device researchers believe will transform traditional surgical techniques.
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October 31, 2008
FDA clears new bladder drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new drug made by Schwarz Pharma to treat patients with overactive bladders won approval from U.S. health officials on Friday.
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October 17, 2008
Mini-incision no-scalpel vasectomy reversal
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who want to have a vasectomy reversed may soon be able to opt for a "mini-incision, no-scalpel" operation, according to a group of surgeons who have performed a number of successful vasectomy reversals using this approach.
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October 16, 2008
Kegel exercise relieves post-pregnancy incontinence
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women can prevent or treat urinary or fecal incontinence due to childbirth by pelvic floor muscle training, a new review of current scientific evidence shows.
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October 15, 2008
Celebrex reduces frequency of nighttime urination
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking a widely used arthritis drug could reduce swelling in men with an enlarged prostate, leading to less frequent nightly trips to the bathroom to urinate, new research published in the journal Urology shows.
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October 2, 2008
Nighttime urination may lower bladder cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There may be an up side to having to "go" during the night. People who wake up at night to urinate are less likely to develop bladder cancer, an international research team has found.
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September 29, 2008
Bladder problems keep women out of sports
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A weak bladder keeps many women from taking part in recreational sports, according to an Italian study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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September 24, 2008
Prostate cancer therapy linked to falls
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men with prostate cancer who are on long-term hormone therapy often become weaker physically, leading to an increased risk of falls and injury, researchers report.
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September 24, 2008
Weight may influence how prostate cancer is treated
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese patients with prostate cancer appear to be more likely to receive non-surgical treatments than their normal-weight counterparts, new research shows.
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September 12, 2008
BMI linked with runners' gallbladder disease risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of over 40,000 runners, body mass index (BMI) was positively related to the risk of gallbladder disease, while running speed and distance and cardiorespiratory fitness were inversely tied to the risk.
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September 11, 2008
Paralympics-Cheats use adrenalin rush to gain edge
BEIJING (Reuters) - Self-flagellation, mutilation, bladder constriction -- welcome to the world of the Paralympic cheat who reaches for a belt or a sharp object rather than a banned substance to gain an edge in elite competition.
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September 4, 2008
Tobacco caused 2.4 million U.S. cancers - report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tobacco use caused 2.4 million cases of cancer in the United States from 1999 to 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday.
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August 29, 2008
Benefit of pelvic exercises on urine leaks wanes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In pregnant women, pelvic floor muscle training for bladder-control problems, though beneficial initially, is ineffective over the long term, research shows.
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August 22, 2008
Kidneys with small tumors okay for transplantation
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The availability of kidneys for transplantation could be increased by using kidneys removed for small, incidentally detected tumors, the results of an Australian study suggest.
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August 21, 2008
Steroid ointment eases boys' tight foreskin
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young boys with phimosis -- constriction of the foreskin opening that prevents it being retracted over the head of the penis -- can be treated successfully without surgery.
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August 20, 2008
Male infertility fix works for men over 40
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A varicocele, an enlargement of veins in the scrotum, can impair a man's fertility. Fortunately, surgery can correct the problem, and now a new study shows the procedure is just as effective for older men as it is for younger men.
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August 19, 2008
Impotence drug treats prostate enlargement: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters Life!) - Impotence drugs may be able to help reduce the symptoms caused by enlarged prostates, such as trouble urinating, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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August 5, 2008
Cancer patients often use "complementary methods"
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In addition to conventional treatments aimed at improving survival, most cancer patients use "complementary methods" (CMs) to relieve symptoms and side effects and increase overall wellness, according to findings from a large study.
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August 5, 2008
Delay in body growth linked to prostate cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Boys who reach their adult body size in their early 20s may be more prone to prostate cancer later in life than their peers who achieve their adult size during adolescence, Italian researchers report.
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August 4, 2008
Erectile dysfunction may be "normal" with age
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Erectile dysfunction may be a feature of normal aging in men, while urinary or bowel function doesn't necessarily decline with age, according to a Dutch study.
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July 30, 2008
Sleep apnea tied to nighttime urination in men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Frequent urination during night, a condition doctors call nocturia, appears to be fairly common among men with obstructive sleep apnea, Japanese researchers report.
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July 30, 2008
Few aware that smoking can cause bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While most people know that smoking can cause lung cancer, a new study shows that few know that it is a major risk factor for bladder cancer -- even among people who have the disease.
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July 28, 2008
Nerve stimulation may ease cystitis symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Electrical stimulation of a nerve in the lower leg for 30 minutes twice weekly benefits some people suffering from interstitial cystitis, doctors have shown.
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July 18, 2008
Racial disparity seen in prostate cancer treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black men with early prostate cancer may be less likely to receive aggressive treatment than their white counterparts, a small study has found.
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July 18, 2008
Donating kidney through navel works well: surgeon
CHICAGO (Reuters Life!) - Removing a kidney through a small incision inside the navel reduces the pain, scarring and recovery time that may discourage some donors, the surgeon who pioneered the technique said on Thursday.
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July 11, 2008
ED from prostate cancer hormone therapy treatable
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows that a substantial minority of men receiving so-called androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT, for prostate cancer experience erectile dysfunction (ED). However, many respond well to ED therapy, doctors from Memphis have found.
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July 10, 2008
Air-conditioned pads keep football players cool
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cool, dry air blown underneath the shoulder pads of a football player during rest periods helps lowers core body temperature and heart rate, reducing the chances of heat-related illness and maybe even boosting game performance, research shows.
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June 27, 2008
Obesity may interfere with prostate cancer screen
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The test commonly used to screen men for prostate cancer may be more likely to miss tumors in obese men, a new study suggests.
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June 25, 2008
Study suggests colon cancer vaccine possible
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A protein found only in the intestines may help lead the way to a vaccine that can treat colon cancers and perhaps other tumors too, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2008
Drinking less reduces overactive bladder symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with overactive bladder problems, cutting fluid intake by 25 percent can improves symptoms substantially, new research from the UK shows.
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June 4, 2008
Bladder and dementia therapy may be incompatible
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of elderly nursing home patients, those who took medications for dementia called cholinesterase inhibitors and medications for incontinence called anticholinergics at the same time had a 50 percent faster decline in function than those who were being treated only for dementia.
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May 28, 2008
Residual urine not tied to urinary infection
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among nursing home residents, incomplete bladder emptying is not associated with the occurrence of a urinary tract infection, according to a report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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May 21, 2008
Weight, lifestyle factors tied to urinary symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults who are obese or have less-than-ideal lifestyle habits may be more likely to have multiple, and more severe, urinary problems, new research suggests.
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May 19, 2008
Device no help in getting urine sample from kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The frustrating process of getting young children to pass urine for a specimen is not made much easier with the aid of a vibrating bladder stimulator, doctors report.
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May 19, 2008
Working bladders grown from progenitor cells
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Months after being implanted into research animals, "neo-bladders" created from progenitor cells appear to function much like natural bladders, researchers have shown.
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May 16, 2008
Diet, exercise tied to cancer survivor well-being
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Just 5 percent of U.S. cancer survivors are meeting experts' recommendations on diet, physical activity and cigarette smoking, a new survey shows.
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May 15, 2008
Rapid prostate cancer test does not ease anxiety
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The stress and anxiety associated with receiving results of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer is not relieved by using rapid PSA tests, but men still prefer to have their results quickly, results of a study indicate.
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May 12, 2008
Enemas can help children with voiding problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Urination problems coupled with chronic constipation in children can be cured by enemas, according to the results of a Dutch study in the journal Urology.
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May 9, 2008
Bladder trouble tied to depression, anxiety
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who suffer from "dysfunctional voiding" -- like having to urinate often and having difficulty voiding -- experience a greater degree of depression and anxiety compared to women without these symptoms, research suggests.
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May 9, 2008
Mom's infection may boost epilepsy risk in offspring
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to certain maternal infections in the womb increases the odds of epilepsy in childhood, according to an analysis of data from a Danish study. Among the infections cited were cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidney and upper urinary tract), and vaginal yeast infection.
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May 8, 2008
Kidney stone treatment not linked to hypertension
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of shock waves to break up kidney stones does not seem to lead to the development of high blood pressure, according to Japanese researchers.
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May 8, 2008
Group wants FDA to pull J&J birth control patch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. advocacy group is urging the Food and Drug Administration to pull Johnson & Johnson's birth control patch from the market after studies found an increased risk of dangerous blood clots.
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May 8, 2008
Pelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex life
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Incontinence and other disorders of the pelvic organs can take a toll on a woman's sex life, a new study suggests.