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Testosterone in Hypogonadal Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Does androgen replacement put men at risk for disease progression?
Clinical Endocrinology, February 1, 2012
Is HIFU Ever a 'Reasonable' Option in Prostate Cancer? Disappointing study results raise questions about the efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in localized, recurring prostate cancer, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Medscape Urology, January 30, 2012
Dutasteride for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: Debate Heats Up The benign prostatic hyperplasia drug has the makings of a treatment for men on active surveillance, say the authors of a new study. No way, say critics.
Medscape Medical News, January 24, 2012
PrePex Device for Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention How safe and effective is the PrePex device for male circumcision and HIV prevention?
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, January 23, 2012

Tired of Being a Doctor? Choices for Opting Out of Medicine Some doctors want to move up into administrative jobs, while others want to leave the profession completely. But what to do? Here's how to decide.
Medscape Business of Medicine, February 2012
If Patients Bash You on Internet Rating Sites, Consider This Being trashed on the Internet is a distressing experience for physicians. How to decide whether it's worth fighting back?
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
Why Income May Drop if You Sell Your Practice to a Hospital Hospitals are purchasing more practices, but sometimes selling your practice leads to a drop in your profits and income. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
Failure to Discuss Healthcare Reform Was Purposeful Lapse An "Obamacare" opponent asserts that the president avoided discussing healthcare reform because the topic is contentious, and says why we should repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
An ACO Visionary Talks Implementation, Healthcare Reform Dr. Elliott Fisher of the Dartmouth Institute discusses the ins and out of ACOs and more.
Medscape Internal Medicine, January 2012

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Antimicrobial Scrubs May Counter MRSA Healthcare workers wearing antimicrobial-impregnated scrubs had lower burdens of MRSA compared with control participants.
Medscape Medical News, January 24, 2012
US Deaths Resulting From Inpatient Surgery Decline Inpatient deaths within 30 days of admission decreased significantly between 1996 and 2006 in patients who had surgery in US hospitals, despite an increase in the number of inpatient operations.
Medscape Medical News, January 18, 2012

2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (GUCS) Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, February 1, 2012
After 13 Years, Still No Clear Benefit From PSA Screening Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews the latest analysis of data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial, including criticisms of contamination.
Medscape Urology, January 20, 2012