Men with localised prostate cancer who were treated with male hormone suppression therapy and radiation treatment had longer survival, but those with moderate to high levels of other illnesses did not experience this effect, according to a new study. Several studies have documented increased survival when androgen suppression therapy (AST) is combined with external beam [...]
Bone fracture rates are grossly underestimated
February 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If the findings of a new study from England are any indication, the rate of bone fracture in Ireland may be grossly underestimated. That study showed that the annual bone fracture rate in England is just short of 4 per cent of the population, which is more than double previous estimates. Half of middle aged [...]