November 24, 2020
Contraceptive Use Low Among Women With Kidney Disease
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Contraceptive use is low among women of reproductive age undergoing dialysis for end-stage kidney disease, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Kidney Medicine. Silvi Shah, M.D., from the University of Cincinnati, and colleagues used data from the U.S. Renal Data System (2005 through 2014) to...
The Importance of Genetic Testing for Minority Cancer Patients
Article by. Gerardo Sison Genetic testing is at the forefront of precision medicine and state-of-the-art treatments for cancer. Precision medicine is a valuable part of oncology as it allows cancer patients to receive targeted treatment, avoid adverse events, and experience optimal outcomes. Through precision medicine, physicians can apply more comprehensive treatment methods that revolve around...
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MED) is associated with a 30 percent risk reduction in type 2 diabetes in women, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Shafqat Ahmad, Ph.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues assessed the relative...
RSNA: Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Examined
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than one-fifth of patients with COVID-19 presenting with neurologic findings who underwent neuroimaging had critical findings, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, held virtually from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. Colbey W. Freeman, M.D., from...
Prostate Cancer High Risk Groups and PSA Testing - Interview with Dr. Behzad Jazayeri
MD Newsline recently interviewed urologist and Cofounder of MedAux Dr. Behzad Jazayeri about PSA testing and prostate cancer health disparities in Black men. MD Newsline: Dr. Jazayeri, several studies have found that prostate cancer is more common amongst black men. What makes them much more susceptible? Dr. Jazayeri: This is a question that we have...