Archive for 'Prostate Cancer'
Selenium and Vitamins C and E fail to prevent cancer in two large studies
The popular dietary supplements selenium and vitamins C and E failed to prevent prostate and other cancers in two large trials published online today by JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In one study, more than 35,500 older men were randomly assigned to four groups. One group took selenium, one vitamin E, one selenium [...]
Posted: December 9th, 2008 under Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Diet & Nutrition, Preventive Health, Prostate Cancer, Vitamins & Supplements.
Tags: Cancer, Prevention, Prostate, Southwest Oncology Group Statistical Center, Supplements, Swedish Medical Center, University of Washington, Vitamins
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Which treatment is best for you?
Dr. Carolyn Clancy
Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, writes a regular advice column for consumers to help them navigate the health-care system. In this column, Dr Clancy talks about efforts to create guides to help patients decide which treatments are best for them.
Guides Help Patients Find Their Best Treatment [...]
Posted: November 18th, 2008 under Drugs & Medicines, Health-care Issues, Prostate Cancer.
Tags: Comparative Effectiveness, High Blood Pressure, Patient Education, Prostate Cancer, Treatment Options
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