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Dietary Fat Can Affect Glucose Levels in Type 1 Diabetics

Boston researchers report that dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetics.

Genetic Analyses Could Reduce the Number of Prostate Biopsies

Researchers say they have identified genetic variants that can increase PSA concentrations and prostate cancer risk.

Nephron-Sparing Surgery Underused in Some Patients, Data Show

A new study looking at national treatment trends in the surgical management of patients with kidney disease is raising some concerns.

Continuous Superior to Intermittent ADT, Study Finds

A large, international trial has found intermittent ADT is not equivalent to continuous ADT.

Web-Based Tool May Aid Kidney Transplant Decisions

Patients with ESRD may now have a tool to help them decide on kidney transplantation.

Breast Cancer Gene May Have Role in Prostate Cancer

A new study suggests that male carriers of the gene mutation are at greater risk of having advanced prostate cancer at the time of diagnosis.

Study Highlights Need To Bolster Efforts to Educate ESRD Patients

Greater efforts may be needed to educate patients with end-stage renal disease, especially African Americans.

Focal Laser Ablation a New Option for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

A new study suggests that men with low-risk prostate cancer may have a new option between aggressive treatment and active surveillance.

New Immunoassay May Enable Early Kidney Cancer Detection

A new immunoassay appears to be a valid screening method for the early detection of kidney cancer.

25-Year Data Show Benefit of Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

The first study to analyze follow-up data after radiation therapy for the treatment of PCa shows some encouraging disease-free survival rates.