Tag Archives: urology

Large doses of vitamin E boost prostate cancer risk

October 17th, 2011 - 3:26 pm

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that mega doses of vitamin E significantly increase the risk of prostate cancer in men by 17 percent. The study is based on data from the Selenium … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Urology

August 16th, 2010 - 3:41 pm

Paul Andrews, M.D. Erik Castle, M.D. Mitchell Humphreys, M.D. Jeffrey Karnes, M.D. Amy Krambeck, M.D. Bradley Leibovich, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Paul Andrews, M.D., an expert in minimally invasive urological surgery and specialist in urologic oncology Chair, Urology Department, Mayo Clinic, Arizona … Continue reading →

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Routine Prostate Size Evaluation Not As Effective in Cancer Screening

November 9th, 2009 - 2:31 pm

New Mayo Clinic research studied the association between prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and prostate size and found that routine annual evaluation of prostate growth is not necessarily a predictor for the development of prostate cancer. But the study suggests that … Continue reading →

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Improved Detection of Bladder Tumors Reduces Cancer Recurrence

April 21st, 2009 - 12:59 pm

Making tumors inside the bladder fluoresce red under blue light allows physicians to more easily find and remove them, substantially reducing the rate at which these cancers come back, says Lance Mynderse, M.D., Mayo Clinic urologist who is presenting results … Continue reading →

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