PSA Discoverer Says PSA Screening is "Public Health Disaster"
The researcher who discovered prostate-specific antigen 4 decades ago speaks out sharply against its use for widespread screening for prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News
Cholesterol, Diabetes Medications Top List of Prescription Drug Expenses for Medicare Recipients
Metabolic agents make up nearly one quarter of all purchases by those aged 65 years and older.
Medscape Medical News
Barbiturates Still Drugs of Choice in Geriatric Suicide
Despite a significant decrease in their use during the past 20 years, barbiturates are still the drugs of first choice among older individuals who commit suicide by overdose.
Medscape Medical News
Higher Physical Activity Levels Strongly Linked to Lower Levels of Depression in Older Adults
Higher levels of physical activity objectively measured by an accelerometer are strongly associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms and disorders.
Medscape Medical News
Carotid Stenting Still Controversial?
In this video commentary, Dr. Frank Veith discusses the risks and benefits for asymptomatic and symptomatic patients undergoing carotid stenting.
Medscape General Surgery