Proenzyme psa for the early detection of prostate cancer. This article is a preliminary analysis of a marker that is more effective at identifying prostate cancer with fewer false positives and a large reduction in unnecessary biopsies. Click here for more information.
Lack of significant genotoxicity of purified soy isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, and glycitein) in 20 patients with prostate cancer. This article is interesting given the fact that men with history of prostate cancer and women with history of breast cancer are told to avoid soy products. However, the evidence seems to support the fact that soy […]
Leptin Is Associated with Increased Prostate Cancer Risk Try this out for size: this study suggests that leptin levels influence prostate cancer risk. Many studies have shown that insulin resistance can lead to leptin resistance and subsequent elevated leptin levels. It may be a stretch right now, but might eating refined carbs lead to increased […]
Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in Older Men with Androgen Deficiency We get into a topic that always gets me a little concerned. I am usually against adding hormones to a patient’s body, especially when alternatives are available. This study uses DHT to affect these patient’s “youthful” status. A few things to consider here… DHT has been implicated […]
High Intake of Dairy Foods May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer These findings support the hypothesis that calcium may lower levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, which is thought to protect against prostate cancer, Dr. June M. Chan, of the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, Massachusetts, told attendees of the 91st annual meeting of the […]
