John Schieszer

 
 

Recent Articles

Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk in All Races, Ethnicities

February 03, 2012

A new study suggests that obesity is associated with higher rates of prostate cancer screening across all races/ethnicities.
 

Outdated Biases Deny Transplants to Older ESRD Patients

February 01, 2012

Thousands of older adults with end-stage renal disease are not receiving kidney transplants because of outdated medical biases, according to a new study.
 

Pistachios Good for Diabetics

January 26, 2012

Diabetic patients with metabolic syndrome may see a significant improvement in their lipid profile if they add pistachios to their diet. John Schieszer has the details in today's Medical Minute.
 

Probiotic May Prevent Recurrent UTIs

January 24, 2012

An intravaginal suppository probiotic that contains lactobacilli may reduce the rate of recurrent urinary tract infections in women, Seattle researchers report. John Schieszer has the latest on the story with the Medical Minute.
 

Researcher Warns Against 'Opt Out' System for Organ Donation

January 20, 2012

A kidney transplant researcher is warning against adopting an "opt out" system for organ donation in which organs would be removed for transplantation unless individuals explicitly indicate that they not wish to donate. The investigator says an "opt out" program could raise important ethnical questions. John Schieszer reports in today's Medical Minute that the "opt out" system may raise sticky ethical questions.
 

Renal Function Markers Predict Premature Death

January 18, 2012

Certain measures of kidney health may predict which patients are likely to die prematurely. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

Soy Shows PSA Benefit in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

January 16, 2012

A new pilot study suggests that daily soy consumption may help men with advanced prostate cancer. In the study, men who consumed three servings of soy per day for 24 months experienced declining or stable PSA levels. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

Study May Explain Racial Differences in Dialysis Patient Survival

January 12, 2012

In the general population, blacks die younger than whites, but among patients on dialysis, blacks live longer than whites. A new study helps explains this paradox and may point the way to improved care for dialysis patients of both races. John Schieszer has the latest on the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

PSA Alone Not Enough to Recommend Biopsy

January 10, 2012

Boston researchers report that PSA testing may be highly beneficial in determining which men need a biopsy, but PSA readings alone are not adequate and they need to be considered along with prostate size, body weight, and family history. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

Oral Drug May Work as Second-Line Therapy for Kidney Cancer

January 06, 2012

A new oral agent that was designed to selectively inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors 1, 2 and 3 may benefit patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have failed a first-line systemic therapy. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 
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