I just reviewed your article on PSA testing. After talking with my wife, I’ve decided to skip the PSA test when I go for my annual physical next month. But your article doesn’t say much about rectal exams. Should I skip that also?
A small study found that cognitive behavioral therapy was a more effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder than light therapy.
When I get a flow of green mucus from my nose after a cold, I get a prescription for antibiotics. But last week my doctor was on vacation, and the young covering M.D. would not call in an antibiotic. I was very upset. What can I do if this happens again?
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can detect prostate cancer early enough for treatment, but it cannot determine whether the cancer is aggressive or indolent, and overdiagnosis is its biggest drawback.
Exercise helps boost the body’s production of HDL cholesterol, but the amount of the increase can vary. The longer the workout, the more the body’s HDL cholesterol level is likely to be raised.
I had a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test that was 38.6, which my doctor said was quite high. My cholesterol was fine. A heart scan and stress test were normal. When my doctor repeated the test, my hsCRP was 6.1. What can cause such variations?
People with high blood pressure who regularly monitor their blood pressure at home seem more likely to lower their pressure over time than those who only have it checked at a doctor’s office.
Breast cancer survivors suffering from hot flashes who underwent hypnosis therapy for a study experienced a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of their hot flashes.
At age 74, I can have erections, both with and without Levitra, but I have increasing difficulty achieving ejaculation. I assume this is related to ED and age, but wonder whether there is a solution. I don’t drink or have diabetes.
I had a quadruple bypass seven years ago. A few months back I found myself taking frequent short breaths when I climbed the stairs. Once I stopped exerting myself, my breathing soon returned to normal. Is this due to a problem with my heart or lungs?