Fringe autism chelation study faces safety questions
Federal review considers testing a controversial chelation treatment for autistic children amid safety concerns and ethical debate. Critics warn the approach, used to treat lead poisoning, risks harm and lacks proven benefit while some families report dramatic improvements.
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Elderly prostate cancer drugs may not improve survival
A JAMA study of 19 271 Medicare patients aged over 66 with localized prostate cancer found that hormone blocking drugs used alone did not improve survival over six years and slightly increased prostate cancer deaths compared with monitoring or delayed treatment. 41 percent received only drug therapy, highlighting a shift toward non surgical options among older men.
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