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Single adjuvant chemotherapy course safe, effective for high-risk testicular cancer
A single course of adjuvant bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin chemotherapy appeared safe and effective among a cohort of men with high-risk primary testicular cancer...
3 days ago - Healio
Top stories in endocrinology: Phthalates impact testosterone levels, bigger arm muscles reduce osteoporosis risk
A cross-sectional analysis of more than 1,400 men suggested that phthalate metabolites from plastics and personal care products influenced testosterone levels - a top story in...
9 days ago - Healio
Looking for a Bath chair with armrests
I'm searching for a STABLE, STURDY, TRANSFER-INTO-BATHTUB CHAIR WHICH HAS CHAIR ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. The elder in question requires two-armed seating
14 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
Men with bigger arm muscles have lower osteoporosis risk
Larger mid-arm muscle circumference is associated with lower risk for osteoporosis among men, according to findings published in the Archives of Gerontology and...
15 days ago - Healio
Looking for shower chair that folds and has arm rests
I am looking for a shower chair that is similar to the bathroom bench you have however has arm rests on both sides and folds. My mother visited
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
Proper use of a Hoyer lift?
I saw my mom being lifted today with a portable hoyer lift. She was in an upright, nearly standing position. The straps were under her arms and under
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
My dad can't carry anything while using a cane
My father lost the use of one arm and uses the other arm to hold his cane. Now that my mother is ill, I realize he can't carry a drink to her, or anything!
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
Mobility for Senior with One Arm
My mom had polio 40+ yrs ago. She has use of her left hand but not arm. Her right arm has been fine until recently with some pain. She still drives.
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
Kitchen chair for Aging Parent
We are looking for a comfortable kitchen chair with a padded back and seat and arm rests for my mother-in law. She has the fifty's style metal chair
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
Strap for assisting weak person
My grandmother had a strap that went under her arms and around her back so a person could help lift her up out of a chair. Where can I find one of these
16 days ago - Caring For Aging Parents
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Do you want to treat menopause symptoms naturally? Then, start eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables to keep bothersome menopausal symptoms at bay, suggests a new...
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Hispanics/Latinos underrepresented in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease
A University of Houston researcher is working to increase health literacy among Hispanics/Latinos when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.
Everything You Need To Know About Managing Diabetes In Later Life
Diabetes is a disorder that affects your body's metabolism and the way in which it processed for energy. When it comes down to it, all this means is that your body has trouble...
VIDEO: Omidria lowers inflammation, miosis in cataract surgery
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Osteoporosis guideline update recommends romosozumab for women at high...
The Endocrine Society updated its osteoporosis clinical practice guideline to include recommendations for romosozumab, noting that the monthly injection therapy is an...
Clinicians view new Alzheimer's drug with guarded optimism
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Hypofractionated Radiation in Prostate Cancer Stands Test of Time
For localized prostate cancer, a hypofractionated radiotherapy regimen that cuts treatment time in half continues to have noninferior efficacy long-term relative to a...
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