Archive for September, 2008

A man’s height linked to prostate cancer development and progression

Posted by poster on September 24th, 2008 under Uncategorized  •  Comments Off

Men’s Health News
A man’s height is a modest marker for risk of prostate cancer development, but is more strongly linked to progression of the cancer, say British researchers who conducted their own study on the connection and also reviewed 58 published studies.
Buy generic ultram In the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &

Study Improves Recovery For Mothers With Depression, University Of Liverpool, England

Posted by poster on September 23rd, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags:  •  Comments Off

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries. Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources

Satisfaction and regret after radical prostatectomy procedures studied

Posted by poster on September 10th, 2008 under Uncategorized  •  Comments Off

Men’s Health News
Studies have shown that approximately 16% of patients with localised prostate cancer regret their treatment choice. European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, will be publishing an article by J.W. Moul et al. comparing differences in satisfaction and regret between patients who underwent open retropubic radical prostatectomy and robot-assisted

Variations In Antidepressant Prescribing Suggest Disparities In Provision Of Care

Posted by poster on September 7th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

GPs prescribe lower volumes of antidepressants in areas with more Black or South Asian people, suggesting possible disparities in the provision of care.
The study, published in the September issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, also reveals that higher volumes of antidepressants are prescribed by general practices in economically deprived areas, and by practices

AUK Accredited Allergy Screening Service In Association With The National Pharmacy Association, UK

Posted by poster on September 1st, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags:  •  Comments Off

Following feedback from members of the public and from member pharmacies the NPA and Allergy UK have changed the business model for the Allergy Screening Service.
Members have reported that patients enquiring about allergy screening at pharmacies are keen to be tested and unwilling to accept that a test is unnecessary. Allergy UK is receiving similar […]