The presence of LUTS does not predictprostate cancerincidence, but it does increase the likelihood of PSA testing, as do a diagnosis of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and/or prior history of prostate surgery. BPH patients are also, of course, more likely to be seen by a urologist; a ...
Medications that stop bone loss and increase bone strength, such as alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel), raloxifene (Evista), ibandronate (Boniva), calcitonin (Calcimar), zoledronate (Reclast), and denosumab (Prolia) Medications that increase bone formation such as teriparatide (Forteo) SLI...
Increase the sleeping altitude by no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per 24 hours. The mountaineer's rule is "climb high,sleeplow." This means that on layover days, a climber can ascend to a higher elevation during the day and return to a lower sleeping elevation at night. This hel...
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract Green tea extract has been shown to increase simvastatin (Zocor) concentrations May inhibit the drug transporters OATP1A1 and OATP1A2, which are involved in the transport of many medications, includingstatins, fluoroquinolones, some beta blockers, imatinib (Gle...
Prostate cancer becomes resistant to antiandrogen drugs when cancer cells begin to increase production of the androgen receptor, said Sawyers. When the level of androgen receptors on the cells' surface reaches a certain level, the drugs that originally suppressed the cancer actually begin to stimulate...
It is believed that the tendency to develop rheumatoid arthritis may be geneticallyinherited(hereditary). Certain genes have been identified that increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis. It is also suspected that certain infections or factors in the environment might trigger the activation of the im...
It is believed that the tendency to develop rheumatoid arthritis may be genetically inherited (hereditary). Certain genes have been identified that increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis. It is also suspected that certain infections or factors in the environment might trigger the activation of the...
People taking blood thinners should be careful when taking chondroitin as it can increase blood thinning and cause excessive bleeding. Fish-oil supplements have been shown to have some anti-inflammatory properties, and increasing the dietary fish intake and/or taking fish-oil capsules (omega-3 ...
Scopolamine, similarly to other anticholinergic drugs, e.g., benztropine, might be misused for its psychotropic effects, e.g., to achieve a ‘high’ or euphoria, to elevate energy and mood and to increase social interaction. However, it is more likely that the N-butylbromide, derivative of...
The incidence tends to increase with age. Insomnia is typically more common in people in lower socioeconomic (income) groups, chronic alcoholics, patients with post-traumatic stress disorder or symptoms, and mental health patients. Insomnia is most often classified by duration: Transient insomnia -...