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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with everolimus use in a renal transplant patient.

International urology and nephrology , Vol. 43, No. 2. , pp. 581-584, doi:10.1007/s11255-010-9755-2 Thrombotic microangiopathy in renal transplantation generally develops during treatment with calcineurin inhibitors.

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Related Topix: Nephrology, Medicine, Kidney Cancer, Health

Mon May 20, 2013

Drugs.com

Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

The costly form of radiation therapy that has become the norm for prostate cancer in the United States may be no better than the older, cheaper variety -- at least for some men, a new study suggests.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Erectile Dysfunction, Medicine, UC San Francisco, Oncology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Sun May 19, 2013

Newkerala.com

Disability issues must be addressed on priority: Experts

New Delhi, May 18 : Practical issues related to disability like rehabilitation, empowerment, main-streaming, education and employment need to be addressed on a priority basis, experts said here Saturday.

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Related Topix: India, World News, Medicine

Patch.com

Beaumont Announces Retirement of Chief Medical Officer; Successor Named

Ananias Diokno, M.D., Beaumont Health System's executive vice president and chief medical officer since September 2006, will step down from his administrative role effective June 1 and retire on Sept.

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Related Topix: Michigan, Oakland University

Medical News Today

In Patients With Kidney Disease, LDL Cholesterol Is A Poor Marker Of Heart Health

Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Heart Disease ; Cholesterol ; Cardiovascular / Cardiology Article Date: 19 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT LDL cholesterol is not a useful marker of heart disease risk in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology .

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Related Topix: Nephrology, Medicine, Heart Disease, Health, Heart Attack

Fri May 17, 2013

MediLexicon

Comorbidities Taken Into Account Before Prostate Biopsy

UC Irvine Health urologists and health policy experts report in a new study that two written assessments that identify existing comorbidities - the patient-reported Total Illness Burden Index for Prostate Cancer and the physician-reported Charlson Comorbidity Index - can successfully target prostate patients who would not benefit from biopsy to ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Prostate Cancer, Health

Medical News Today

Robotic Kidney Transplants May Be Best Option For Obese Patients

Main Category: Transplants / Organ Donations Also Included In: Urology / Nephrology ; Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 17 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Obese patients who received robotic kidney transplants had fewer wound complications than patients who received traditional "open" transplant surgery, according to surgeons at the University of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Kidney Cancer, Health, Nephrology, Medicine

The Mountaineer Publishing Company

Early prostate cancer testing can be a lifesaver

During routine bloodwork, my PSA showed a slight movement upward. My family doctor wanted me to see a urologist for further tests.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Medicine

Thu May 16, 2013

Medical News Today

Androgen Deprivation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Can Cause Osteoporosis

Main Category: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Also Included In: Bones / Orthopedics ; Urology / Nephrology Article Date: 16 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Androgen deprivation therapy is a common and effective treatment for advanced prostate cancer .

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Medicine, Nephrology

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Prostate cancer testing: who needs it? - iStockPhoto

New overseas guidelines on who should be tested for the second-most-common cause of cancer deaths in Australian men were released recently.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer

Wed May 15, 2013

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

Hyperglycemia and prostate cancer recurrence in men treated for localized prostate cancer

Correspondence: Dr JL Wright, Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific, Box 356510, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Medicine, University of Washington, Diabetes, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

A high-density tissue microarray from patients with clinically...

E-mail: Anders.Bjartell@med.lu.se Prostate cancer is characterized by high tumor heterogeneity.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Biotech, Science / Technology, Bioinformatics

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

Distinct ERG rearrangement prevalence in prostate cancer: higher...

Correspondence: Dr F Demichelis, Centre for Integrative Biology, University of Trento, Via Sommarive, 14, Povo—Trento 38123, Italy E-mail: demichelis@science.unitn.it ; Dr H Klocker, Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstr 35, Innsbruck 6020, Austria.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Povo, Medicine, Genetics

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

Phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled study of once-daily oral...

As a thank you for your participation you will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a MacBook Air.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Medicine, Duke University

CiteULike

Renal cell carcinoma guideline.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Tue May 14, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Bernards Twp. Health Department offers male cancer screening clinic

The Bernards Township Health Department is holding its annual Male Cancer Screening on Thursday, June 13 and on Thursday, June 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Fellowship Village Wellness Center located at 8000 Fellowship Road in Basking Ridge.

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Related Topix: Basking Ridge, NJ, Prostate Cancer, Medicine

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Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time

The success of a common surgery for pelvic organ prolapse -- a painful and distressing condition affecting many women -- lessens over time, according to a new study. Abdominal sacrocolpopexy is a procedure used to relieve the problem.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Chicago, Food and Drug Administration, Health

WTVF Nashville

Kidney Stone Smarts: The Truth About Cola & Calcium

If a sharp pain hits your back or side, beware, it could be a warning sign of a kidney stone.

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Related Topix: Medicine

PhysOrg Weblog

Primary care physicians vital to complete care of prostate cancer patients

Androgen deprivation therapy is a common and effective treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health

PhysOrg Weblog

Simulator-based robotic sx curriculum hones skills

A simulator-based curriculum incorporating fundamental skills of robotic surgery is feasible and improves effectiveness in basic robotic surgery skills, according to a study published in the April issue of Urology .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Buffalo, NY, Science / Technology, Virtual Reality