Doctors Balk at Cancer Ad, Citing Lack of Evidence
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Some doctors are questioning a cancer society ad campaign on sunscreen because most skin cancer is not life-threatening.
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A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
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A new analysis of published studies concludes that antioxidant supplements may not provide protection against several cancers -- and could increase the risk of death.
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Â· Thousands of women urged to contact doctors Â· 44 kits could have given bogus negative results
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Consumer advocates backed by some prominent doctors and researchers on Thursday questioned a new US policy recommending wider use of statin drugs to lower cholesterol.
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A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer with CT scans does not save lives or prevent the disease to advance, and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
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Nutritionists have cast doubt on a study which suggested avoiding "bad" carbohydrates leads to weight-loss.
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Dr. Robert Jarvikâs appearance in television ads for Lipitor has helped rekindle a smoldering debate.
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NEW YORK  - When patients feel they might be having an adverse drug effect, doctors will very often dismiss their concerns, a new study shows.
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Neurologists urge caution upon reports of a successful therapy.
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Many doctors prescribe medicine without providing detailed information about it to patients, a new study suggests.
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New studies are raising questions about whether drugs that have been used by millions of cancer patients might actually be harming them.
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Experts have dismissed claims a herbal remedy can treat cancer.
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Life & style: Many pamphlets for patients at GP surgeries have no NHS authorisation. Rather, they are put out by companies promoting products
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Some of the health benefits claimed for a new weight loss drug may not be justified, say experts.
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Drug companies which fail to disclose the results of clinical trials are harming the treatment of cancer patients, doctors say.
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For years, dog owners have been informing their doctors about the apparent disease-detecting ability of their pets, and today those claims gain some credibility