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Paruresis or Shy Bladder Syndrome: An Unknown Urologic Malady?
17 million people in the US suffer from this disorder, why is there so little awareness of the condition?
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Certain lifestyle factors continue to be causally related to certain cancers, and other cancers have lifestyle-based etiologic factors. Lifestyle changes and cancer prevention/treatment are discussed.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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How Do PSA Level and Kinetics Affect Tumor Detection by 11C-Choline PET/CT in Men With Biochemical Relapse After Radical Prostatectomy?
Commentary on a study on the effect of total PSA, PSA velocity, and PSA doubling time on the 11C-choline PET/CT detection rate in men with PSA relapse after radical prostatectomy.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 24, 2009
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Frequency and Severity of Adverse Effects of Iodinated and Gadolinium Contrast Materials: Retrospective Review of 456,930 Doses
Both iodinated and gadolinium contrast agents are associated with a very low rate of adverse effects, and most adverse effects can be managed in the radiology department.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Perceptions of Embarrassment For Men With and Without Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence has the potential to burden an individual and caregiver. This issue had not been studied previously in men.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Female Sexual Dysfunction: Barriers to Treatment
What are the seven classifications of sexual dysfunction in women?
Journal Article, November 23, 2009
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Screening for Prostate and Breast Cancers
Have the benefits of screening for prostate and breast cancer been overstated?
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Where Next for The Endoscope?
The authors trace the origins and development of endoscopic technology, from "resectoscope" to modern devices for virtual and capsule endoscopy.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Urinary Adiponectin Excretion: A Novel Marker for Vascular Damage in Type 2 Diabetes
In contrast to existing data on serum adiponectin, this study assesses whether urinary adiponectin excretion might represent a more consistent vascular damage marker in type 2 diabetes.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline...F1000 Ranking: "Changes Clinical Practice"
The authors propose this practice guideline based upon a consensus process with the committees of different endocrine societies.
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey
In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 12, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
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Short-Term Versus Long-Term Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
For men with locally advanced prostate cancer, six months or three years of adjuvant androgen suppression? This study provides some guidance.
Journal Article, November 9, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: A Death Foretold
Would you operate on a patient who experienced a premonition of death? Is this a contraindication surgery? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss whether to ignore or heed premonitions.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 4, 2009
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Can Doctors Ever Tell Patients They Are Cured of Cancer?
In her first Medscape video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller asks whether doctors should avoid using the term cured to describe patients who have been in remission for several years.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 2, 2009
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Why African American Men Have Poorer Survival From Prostate Cancer (Even When They Don't)
What this tells us about multivariable regression.
Article, November 2, 2009
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Improvements in Confidence, Sexual Relationship and Satisfaction Measures: Results of a Randomized Trial of Tadalafil 5 mg Taken Once Daily
How does tadalafil compare with placebo in treating erectile dysfunction?
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Concordance in the Perception of Couples Recovering From Primary Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Although couples report relationships as strong and team-like, misconception between partners is widespread.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Shared Decision-Making in Cross-cultural Encounters
In the setting of cross-cultural medical encounters, the importance of open, patient-centered communication is heightened as the risk for misunderstanding is increased.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
