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Adults who were born to older fathers may be at increased risk for blood and immune system cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma

Increased Risk of Cancer Seen for Offspring of Older Fathers

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Higher risk for blood and immune system cancers
Men undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer may experience impaired cognitive function within the first six months that persists for at least a year

ADT for Prostate Cancer Tied to Impaired Cognition

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Men with a particular gene mutation affected most, researchers find
Males benefit indirectly when girls are immunized against human papillomavirus

HPV Vaccination of Females Has Some Indirect Benefit for Males

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Strongest effect on penile cancer; smallest effect on anal cancer
Good communication is the key to resolving conflicts between the tests and treatment a patient may want based on online searches and those a physician believes are necessary

Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’

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Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
A new Health Care Index shows increases in consumer costs

New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs

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Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
The incidence of pulmonary aspiration is low in children undergoing elective surgery

Shortened Fasting Feasible for Children Undergoing Surgery

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Improves perioperative experience without raising pulmonary aspiration incidence
The traits of a financially prepared female physician include having a retirement portfolio that is on track or ahead of schedule for age and career stage

AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians

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Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Statins may slow the progression of prostate cancer in patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin

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But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
The etiology of pain in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is complex

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Dz Pain Often Refractory

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Review examines etiology of disease and suggests stepwise approach for pain management
As a result of the Affordable Care Act

ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage

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But many Americans still can't afford medical care