Prostate News Archive

08-Dec-2006

Hair-Loss Drug Skews Prostate Cancer Test (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Hair-Loss Drug Skews prostate Cancer Test Category: Health News Created: 12/6/2006 2:06:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/6/2006 2:05:31 AM

Hair-growth Drug Artificially Lowers PSA Levels In Prostate Cancer Screening, Study Finds (Science Daily)

The popular hair-growth drug finasteride, taken by millions of balding men, artificially lowers the results of the prostate-specific antigen test, the standard screening test for prostate cancer, a multicenter study has found.

Hair-Loss Drug May Affect Prostate Tests (ABC News)

Also: Hospitals with McDonald's Restaurant May Mislead Patients

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