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Prostate cancer is the most common non-cutaneous cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States.
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Dietary salt intake around the world is very high, especially in certain regions, and this finding is associated with higher rates of stroke (CVA) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in those areas.
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A meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials (n = 2,426) of supplemental vitamin D showed a dose of 700-1,000 IU/d reduced fall risk in older individuals by 19% (or by 26% with vitamin D...
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In women with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency, a meta-analysis found a small beneficial effect of DHEA supplementation on health-related quality of life and depression, but no significant effect on anxiety or sexual function.
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In this re-examination of data from the large GEM study of Ginkgo biloba in elderly subjects and incident dementia, the investigators suggest that ginkgo not only does not prevent the development of dementia, but also does not slow the rate of cognitive decline in old age.
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When an older patient lies obliquely (at an angle) when asked to lie on a bed, he or she may be developing dementia.
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Recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding was increased in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease when daily low-dose aspirin was continued along with proton-pump inhibitors, but overall mortality was significantly less during the 8-week follow-up.
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Low-level lead intoxication, known to adversely affect young children's cognitive development and behavior, may also harm young adults.
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The FDA has approved tranexamic acid, an antifibrinolytic drug, for the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding.
