Doctor-patient communication: A shared responsibility
In order to forge and sustain a successful treatment relationship, both doctor and patient must be willing to communicate openly and honestly.
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Month: April 2010
Arsenic and prostate cancer
Exposure to arsenic in drinking water has been linked to increased risk of prostate cancer, and may also be a risk factor in erectile dysfunction.
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Heart Beat: New name for TIA?
Readers suggest alternative terms for a transient ischemic attack.
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Treat “mini-strokes” as an emergency, not a gentle warning
A transient ischemic attack is similar to a stroke. While it may be over quickly, it must be treated as a serious medical condition. Prompt attention and treatment may prevent the subsequent occurrence of a full-fledged stroke.
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Medical memo: Autoantibody signatures: A promising new test for prostate cancer
A new test may be able to detect the proteins produced by cancerous prostate cells by searching for the presence of the antibodies caused by the cancer cells’ growth.
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Medical memo: Age and performance
While some aspects of physical and mental performance inevitably diminish with age, experience can make up for these changes, and older men can retain much of their abilities and skills.
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Prevention: Have your vaccinations had a check-up lately?
Although most people receive vaccinations in childhood, over time some vaccines lose their potency, new ones are introduced, and foreign travel may require certain vaccinations, depending on the destination.
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In brief
Brief updates on a warfarin information booklet, a possible link between loop diuretics and bone loss, and a drug for peripheral artery disease that may also help prevent strokes.
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How much exercise do you need?
The amount of exercise a person needs varies, and depends on goals and preferences, ability and time. By mixing regular daily activities and workouts, strength training and balance exercises, the right amount will become evident.
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Folic acid: Too much of a good thing?
Because some foods are now fortified with folic acid, people who take multivitamins may be getting too much of it. This can block the body’s ability to process folate, the natural form of folic acid, which in turn may be linked to heart disease.
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