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The contraceptive pill has been a revolution of the last 40 years. In Italy, however, it is much less widely used than in other countries. Explanations for this phenomenon range from religious implications and customs to misinformation and word-of-mouth communication of negative experiences. The
We describe a case of a 70-year-old patient with sudden onset of gait ataxia, headache, dizziness and dysarthria. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a solitary lesion in the left cerebellar hemisphere with strong and irregular enhancement of the contrast medium, surrounded by extensive edema.
The influence of cyproterone acetate (CPA) containing drugs on the endometrium has not yet been investigated. Therefore, endometrial biopsies were obtained in 22 hirsute patients between day 14 and 28 of the cycle after 7-18 months of oral antiandrogen therapy. The effects of various regimens
OBJECTIVE
We tested the hypothesis that certain patients with hormone refractory prostate cancer retain hormonal sensitivity even after progression following antiandrogen withdrawal. The efficacy of ketoconazole and hydrocortisone in this patient population was evaluated.
METHODS
A total of 50
Therapeutic considerations for prostatic cancer are determined by the stage and the differentiation of the tumor and by the patient's age. Local treatment (radical prostatovesiculectomy, external or interstitial irradiation) is reserved for T1-T2 N0 M0 tumors. The best cure rate in these tumor
BACKGROUND
Although not clearly defined, 'hormone refractory' prostate cancer implies disease progression after orchiectomy +/- antiandrogens. Patients in this setting are usually offered chemotherapy protocols which often lead to significant toxicity and expense. In search of a well-tolerated,
OBJECTIVE
To compare vinblastine versus the combination of vinblastine plus estramustine as treatment for patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC).
METHODS
A total of 201 patients with metastatic prostate cancer, progressive after hormonal therapy and antiandrogen withdrawal (if prior
BACKGROUND
Gestational exposure to di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, has been shown to interfere with the development of the male reproductive tract by acting as an antiandrogen. This study was conducted to identify the critical days for the abnormal development of
GnRH antagonist and GnRH agonist are widely used as androgen deprivation therapy for metastatic prostate cancer. A previous report demonstrated that patients with PSA levels of >20 ng/mL using GnRH antagonists showed favorable outcomes in comparison to those using GnRH agonists. An 82-year old
Previous chemotherapy trials in hormone refractory prostate cancer have resulted in low response rates and minimal survival impact. Clearly, better agents are needed to improve outcomes in such patients. Microtubule inhibitors have been a recent focus of investigation as chemotherapeutic agents in
Eating disorders are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in adolescent females and young women. They are associated with severe medical and psychological consequences, including death, osteoporosis, growth delay and developmental delay. Dermatologic symptoms are almost always detectable in
We report an original case of a 27-year-old transgender woman who developed lupus nephritis after male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. The patient had been taking hormones to induce feminization since the age of 18. She was admitted with malar "butterfly" rash, anasarca and hypertension,