UK court OKs vasectomy for man who can't consent (Update)
A man who lacks the capacity to give informed consent can be given a vasectomy after he made repeated requests not to have more children, a British court ruled Friday.
Aug 16, 2013
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Chemotherapy before radiotherapy for testicular cancer could reduce long-term side-effects
Giving men with testicular cancer a single dose of chemotherapy alongside radiotherapy could improve the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the risk of long-term side-effects, a new study reports. As many as 96% of men ...
Aug 16, 2013
Scientists propose a molecular explanation for degenerative disease
An international collaboration jointly led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin has shed new light on the origins and molecular causes of age related degenerative conditions including Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The ...
Aug 16, 2013
Innovation could improve personalized cancer-care outcomes
An innovation created by Purdue University researchers could improve therapy selection for personalized cancer care by helping specialists better identify the most effective drug treatment combinations for patients.
Aug 16, 2013
Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation does not reduce joint symptoms in postmenopausal women, study finds
A team of investigators systematically analyzed the effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms in a rigorous and controlled study of postmenopausal women. They found that supplementation did not reduce ...
Aug 16, 2013
High cholesterol riskier for middle-aged men than women
High cholesterol levels are much more risky for middle-aged men than middle-aged women when it comes to having a first heart attack, a new study of more than 40,000 Norwegian men and women has shown.
Aug 16, 2013
Innovative new approach uncovers higher rates of disease
Christchurch scientists have developed an innovative testing process to uncover patients with legionnaires' disease who would otherwise go undiagnosed.
Aug 16, 2013
