Prostate News Archive
22-Dec-2008
New study shows that a cough medicine ingredient could effectively treat prostate cancer (PhysOrg)
A study published today in the December issue of the European medical journal Anticancer Research demonstrates that an ingredient used in a common cough suppressant may be useful in treating advanced prostate cancer. Researchers found that noscapine, which has been used in cough medication for nearly 50 years, reduced tumor growth in mice by 60% and limited the spread of tumors by 65% without ... New study shows that a cough medicine ingredient could effectively treat prostate cancer (EurekAlert!)
( MedInsight Research Institute ) A study published today in the December issue of the European medical journal Anticancer Research demonstrates that an ingredient used in a common cough suppressant may be useful in treating advanced prostate cancer. Researchers found that noscapine, which has been used in cough medication for nearly 50 years, reduced tumor growth in mice by 60 percent and ... Cough medicine ingredient could prove effective in prostate cancer treatment (New Kerala)
Washington, Dec 20 : An ingredient present in a common cough suppressant has been found to be effective in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, according to a new study. Follow the numbers (Evansville Courier & Press)
Think of them like your vehicle's 3,000-mile checkups. Keeping tabs on blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy body mass index and getting screened at the appropriate times for prostate and colon cancer can help a guy live a longer, healthier life. Ignore such tests at your peril. Even if, like me, you don't enjoy going to the doctor and are creeped out by white coats ... Legislator introduces mandate for coverage of prostate exams (NWAnews.com)
A bill requiring health insurance carriers to cover yearly prostate exams for men over 40 was filed Friday by Rep. Fred Allen, D-Little Rock, who recently recovered from a bout with prostate cancer. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
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