Obesity may interfere with prostate cancer screen
June 27, 2008 — 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.
Rapid prostate cancer test does not ease anxiety
May 15, 2008 — 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.
Enemas can help children with voiding problems
May 12, 2008 — 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.
Bladder trouble tied to depression, anxiety
May 9, 2008 — 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.
Kidney stone treatment not linked to hypertension
May 8, 2008 — 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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