health - "review"

UroToday.com - A two to four week course of antibiotic therapy is often used in patients with an elevated PSA to exclude inflammation as an etiology of the elevated level. This talk reviews the data regarding variations in PSA, etiology and the practice of antibiotic use. Fluctuations in PSA are anticipated as the concentration of PSA in prostatic fluid is approximately a million fold higher than in serum.

GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) (GSK) announced that a review of data from over 14,600 patients in 54 clinical studies showed no increased risk of myocardial infarction associated with the anti-HIV medication abacavir.

Long established medical interventions to help couples with infertility problems do not seem to improve fertility, according to a study published on bmj.com today.These findings challenge current practice in the UK and national guidelines should be reviewed in the light of this evidence, say the authors.read more

As we come close to the Beijing Olympic Games, a review article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) reminds us that the heat and humidity in the Beijing region will present a formidable challenge to all athletes. Moreover, poor quality of air can also affect all athletes, especially those with asthma.

Cancer Research UK is very disappointed with NICE's decision to reject four kidney cancer drugs*. Following a preliminary review, NICE has ruled that although these drugs are clinically effective, they are not good value for money for the NHS.

Title: America's Health Care in NumbersCategory: health newscreated: 8/7/2008Last Editorial review: 8/7/2008

Title: Study Links Agent Orange to Prostate Cancer in Vietnam VetsCategory: health newscreated: 8/7/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 8/7/2008

Title: GI Bleeding After Stroke Raises Death RiskCategory: health newscreated: 8/7/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 8/7/2008

Title: Health Tip: Can't Sleep?Category: health newscreated: 8/7/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 8/7/2008

Title: Marijuana Eases Nerve Pain Due to HIVCategory: health newscreated: 8/7/2008Last Editorial review: 8/7/2008