USPSTF Turns Thumbs Down on PSA Testing (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) — Men should no longer have PSA measurements as a screening test for prostate cancer, according to a final recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.Source:http://www.medpagetoday.com/rss/Urology.xml

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Repeat Surgery Less Likely After Prostate Resection (CME/CE)

ATLANTA (MedPage Today) — Transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia reduced the reoperation rate by half compared with newer procedures, a case review showed.Source:http://www.medpagetoday.com/rss/Urology.xml

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Two IPL players held at Mumbai rave – Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Two IPL players held at Mumbai raveSydney Morning HeraldIndian Premier League cricketer Rahul Sharma denied any wrongdoing yesterday after he and teammate Wayne Parnell were detained by police at a late-night party, in the latest scandal to hit the tournament. Police said Sharma and South African Parnell, …Rave party: IPL players, others [...]

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Lokpal Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, referred to select committee – Times of India

Zee News Lokpal Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, referred to select committeeTimes of IndiaIn yet another twist, the controversial Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill was on Monday referred to the select committee of Rajya Sabha. NEW DELHI: In yet another twist, the controversial Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill was on Monday referred to the select …Lokpal Bill [...]

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IPL molestation case: Pomersbach furnishes bail documents in court – Daily News & Analysis

Daily News & Analysis IPL molestation case: Pomersbach furnishes bail documents in courtDaily News & AnalysisPlace: New Delhi | Agency: PTI Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, accused of molesting an American woman in a hotel in Delhi, on Monday submitted to a Delhi court his bail bond and other relevant documents to meet the conditions on [...]

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All in All- The Kid is Amazing

It seems that I am always blogging that I have been busy. It is always true. I have been so busy lately that it is difficult to find time to sit for more than a second. The end of the school year wrap-up seems to dominate my time and attentions. I am certain that it [...]

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Jennifer Lopez big feet pregnancy

Jennifer Lopez’s feet have never returned to their normal size following her pregnancy. The singer-and-actress gave birth to twins Max and Emme in February 2008 and while she was expecting the babies her feet went up a size and she admits they’ve never fully recovered. She said: “I was surprised that my feet went up a size.

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Shoes give new life to feet during pregnancy

Hikers have them, dancers too, as do any number of people who stand for long periods or are just trying to relax. But until February, a shoe designed specifically for the needs of pregnant women was almost impossible to find. New Life Shoes is a San Antonio company that has set out to change that.

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Dieting During Pregnancy Is Safe And Helpful

Editor’s Choice Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 19 May 2012 – 0:00 PDT Current ratings for: ‘Dieting During Pregnancy Is Safe And Helpful’ 1 (2 votes) 5 (1 votes) Over half of the UK’s female population of reproductive ages is overweight or obese, and up to 40% of European and American women gain more than the recommended weight in pregnancy, which has been associated with numerous serious health problems.

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Pregnancy: Eating For Two Can Increase Risk For Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Researchers are saying that piling on the cals during pregnancy increases the chance for diabetes and high blood pressure. Basically, the data implies this: Dont do what Jessica Simpson did! You dont have to watch TLCs new show Obese & Pregnantto know that mamas-to-be should watch what theyre eating. Now, experts are saying that expectant moms should stick to healthy diets to reduce risks of having complications for themselves and for the new baby.

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Weight in pregnancy best controlled by diet, study suggests

ScienceDaily (May 18, 2012) Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Piling on excess weight during pregnancy increases the risk of complications for pregnant women but doctors have been cautious in advising women on ways to manage weight for fear of any adverse effect on mother or baby

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Pregnancy weight control helpful – study

The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by new research. Experts found that weight management was not only safe but could also reduce complications for pregnant women and be advantageous to the baby.

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Pregnancy weight control 'helpful'

The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.

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MTHFR C677T And Miscarriage

The incidence of MTHFR mutations may be substantially higher in infertile women especially those with recurrent losses.

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Beach to Bay Relay Marathon Results

CORPUS CHRISTI Results are listed with overall place, bib number, team name, time, division: 1, 1733, Fleet Feet Eleet, 2:17:42.58, Men Open; 2, 1734, Fleet Feet International, 2:21:30.05, Men Open; 3, 2523, V Fit Endurance, 2:25:58.79, Men Open; 4, 2175, 6 Shots for 6 Hounds, 2:27:01.52, Men Open; 5, 390, The Hasbeens, 2:28:52.64, Men Open; 6, 1839, Team: Aaron Castro, 2:29:37.04, Men Open; 7, 728, CORE Engineering, 2:29:55.80, Men Open; 8, 1381, Rogue-Cedar Park 1, 2:33:16.99, Junior Men; 9, 2274, Town & Country Elite, 2:36:46.87, Junior Men; 10, 2192, Los Sucios, 2:39:17.28, Junior Men; 11, 732, Chariots of Striders, 2:40:22.18, Master Men; 12, 773, Uvalde T.C., 2:42:29.82, Mixed 3 and 3; 13, 1205, Del Rio Aces, 2:43:00.91, Men Open; 14, 686, Six Pack Elite, 2:44:53.53, Women Open; 15, 1969, Without Limits, 2:45:57.59, Men Open; 16, 1882, Laredo Pace Setters, 2:46:23.19, Odd and Ends; 17, 1382, Rogue-Cedar Park 2, 2:46:59.24, Junior Men; 18, 1327, Team: Oreos, 2:47:47.55, Odd and Ends; 19, 1067, Rose Sales Co Elite 6, 2:49:11.35, Men Open; 20, 2551, Edinburg Power Rangers, 2:49:24.67, Junior Men 21, 868, El Gallegos Rapido, 2:50:31.81, Men Open; 22, 518, Silver Assassins, 2:52:16.87, Master Men 23, 2438, Dream Killers, 2:52:29.16, Men Open; 24, 994, T-D’s and Beer, 2:52:32.37, Men Open; 25, 1730, Team: Clent Mericle, 2:53:17.94, Sr Master Men; 26, 1691, Team: William Henderson, 2:54:49.32, Mixed Masters; 27, 2332, Eagle Pass Orange Crush, 2:55:05.08, Junior Men; 28, 2170, Oiltanking G3, 2:55:40.21, Mixed 3 and 3; 29, 2056, SAPD Blue, 2:55:51.51, Military Law Fire; 30, 642, Strider X’s & O’s, 2:56:35.59, Mixed 3 and 3 31, 1732, Fleet Feet Faster Masters, 2:56:44.78, Master Men; 32, 1491, Team: STW, 2:57:59.98, Military Law Fire; 33, 853, The OC Trach (Oceano’s Daddy’s Team), 2:59:36.41, Men Open; 34, 1726, Hub City Runners, 2:59:39.86, Sr Master Men; 35, 1510, Los Fridos, 3:00:18.83, Men Open; 36, 1532, Dirty Birds, 3:00:41.72, Military Law Fire; 37, 1978, 149 Fighter Wing, 3:00:43.50, Military Law Fire; 38, 2484, South Texas Alumni, 3:01:24.74, Men Open; 39, 2096, Caution: We Got the Runs, 3:01:36.11, Mixed 3 and 3; 40, 67, Comstock USBP, 3:03:22.30, Military Law Fire 41, 1744, Snakebuster Silver Surfers, 3:03:33.62, Sr Master Men; 42, 651, Gunners, 3:03:46.79, Military Law Fire; 43, 2424, USCG Air STA C.C. TX, 3:04:05.96, Military Law Fire; 44, 2095, Ingraham Two, 3:05:11.51, Odd and Ends; 45, 79, Elite Feet, 3:05:15.82, Mixed 3 and 3; 46, 1062, South Texas Striders, 3:05:22.88, Men Open; 47, 1846, Roar Realestate, 3:05:48.38, Women Open; 48, 1325, Falcon 1 XC, 3:06:06.34, Junior Men; 49, 275, LRT/SOD, 3:07:46.91, Military Law Fire; 50, 5, Vaquero Connection, 3:08:35.23, Men Open; 51, 881, Dept. of Homeland Security, 3:08:47.60, Military Law Fire; 52, 1326, Falcon 2 XC, 3:10:17.22, Junior Men; 53, 2522, V Fit Racing, 3:10:23.83, Women Open; 54, 1810, The Bayou Storm, 3:10:58.34, Men Open; 55, 1948, Valley Running Company, 3:11:18.78, Men Open; 56, 501, Laredo Heat Running Team, 3:11:30.05, Men Open; 57, 512, Charlie Bravo Team 2, 3:11:45.71, Military Law Fire; 58, 2347, Bandera Beasts, 3:11:52.49, Middle School Mixed; 59, 1514, I.A.A.P

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Sumatran orangutans put off puberty to build up strength

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Young male Sumatran orangutans delay their puberty until they are strong enough to challenge the dominant males and impress the opposite sex, a new study including an Indian origin researcher has revealed.

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Women over 40 to get free fertility treatment as NHS lifts age limit

NHS set to extend controversial upper age limit for IVF by three years to 42 Proposed move follows advice that many women in late 30s and early 40s could conceive after treatment By Jo Macfarlane PUBLISHED: 16:10 EST, 19 May 2012 | UPDATED: 16:10 EST, 19 May 2012 Women over 40 will be entitled to free fertility treatment on the NHS for the first time under Government guidelines to be published this week. The NHS is set to extend the controversial upper age limit for IVF by three years to 42, following advice that suggests many women in their late 30s and early 40s could conceive after treatment. The current guidance is that the NHS should not provide IVF to women over the age of 39

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IVF for lesbians undermines society: MP

A South Australian MP has slammed single and same-sex women's right to IVF treatment, claiming it undermines the fabric of society, and threatens the role of the father.

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Fixing the international adoption mess

RALEIGH, North Carolina Nate is now four years old. He is doing better after four months in his new adopted home in Indianapolis, but he has a long way to go to turn the corner after three years of living in a squalid Vietnamese orphanage.

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‘No plans’ to inspect all adoption files

No plans to inspect all adoption files By Conall Ftharta Monday, May 21, 2012 The Adoption Authority has said it has “no plans” to inspect all the files held by accredited adoption agencies, despite evidence that some have arranged illegal adoptions. Frances Fitzgerald, the childrens minister, said the HSE has not carried out a review of the adoption files it holds

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Crowdfunding Fertility Treatments

Would you raise money for I.V.F. or adoption through a Web site?

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Catholic Church defends birth-control stance amid opposition

Most Americans including Catholics think the church is completely out of step with modern social norms in opposing contraception. It is, church leaders say. And it’s a good thing.

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Whistleblower SP Mahantesh was attacked thrice before – Times of India

The Hindu Whistleblower SP Mahantesh was attacked thrice beforeTimes of IndiaBANGALORE: Police may be reluctant to admit that Karnataka officer SP Mahantesh was killed because be blew the whistle on cooperative housing scams, but fresh details show the officer had been attacked at least thrice in the past.KAS officer dies of injuriesDeccan HeraldAssaulted for exposing [...]

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BJP may back PA Sangma as President candidate – Times of India

The Hindu BJP may back PA Sangma as President candidateTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday stepped up her advocacy for PA Sangma as president, rallying support across the political spectrum. She called up BJP veteran LK Advani, who is believed to have told her that he was …Presidential polls: [...]

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IPL players in busted Juhu rave party – Times of India

Jagran Post IPL players in busted Juhu rave partyTimes of IndiaAt least two IPL players and a couple of children of celebrities were among them, police sources said. MUMBAI: Police broke up a rave party on the terrace of a Juhu hotel on Sunday evening and detained 96 youngsters, including several foreign nationals …96 detained [...]

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Contraceptive Pill Information

Contraceptive Pill is a very popular method of contraception which is almost 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.