Gene-Based Therapy Fights Advanced Prostate Cancer

A drug that targets faulty gene repair may buy more time for some men with advanced prostate cancer, a new clinical trial finds.

Wednesday, October 02, 2019         Featured Gene-Based Therapy Helps Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer A drug that targets faulty gene repair may buy more time for some men with advanced prostate cancer, a new clinical trial finds. Experts called the study 'landmark,' because it zeroed in on men... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions What Is Portal Hypertension? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis Portal hypertension is most commonly caused by cirrhosis, a disease that results from scarring of the liver. Other causes of portal hypertension include blood clots in the portal vein, blockages of... Read more ...  News Pacemakers, Insulin Pumps Could Be Hacking Targets: FDA Medical devices that can connect to the internet might be at risk for hacking, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday. While advanced devices can offer safer, more convenient and... Read more ... Carnivores' Comeback: Review Supports Red Meat in Diet There's a lurking dread in the back of the minds of many people who love steak, burgers and bacon -- the fear that what they enjoy eating might not be doing their health any favors. But a major new... Read more ... Health Tip: Making the Most of Workouts Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule can improve your health and fitness, and reduce your risk for disease, says MedlinePlus. From yoga to weightlifting, there are many types of... Read more ... Why Maintaining Weight Loss Demands More Than Willpower Scientists are learning more about why keeping off lost weight is so hard -- and a pair of studies suggest it's more than a question of sheer willpower. A Dartmouth University study published in... Read more ...  Drugs and Medications torsemide (Demadex) What is torsemide, and how does it work? Torsemide (Demadex) is a potent drug that's a diuretic (water pill). This medicine causes a profound increase in urine output (diuresis) by preventing... Read more ... fluvastatin (Lescol, Lescol XL) What is fluvastatin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Fluvastatin is an oral, cholesterol-lowering drug. It belongs to a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     MS Diagnosis: Learn About New Research Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT

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