Promising cancer drug may cut prostate cancer risk
Study of 18,000 older men found daily finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) reduced prostate cancer by 25 percent over seven years. Trial halted early amid concerns about higher aggressive tumor risk in men who developed cancer on the drug and potential overdiagnosis from routine biopsies.
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A major analysis links estrogen progestin hormone therapy to more aggressive breast cancers and delayed tumor detection. Researchers caution women to reconsider use, noting ongoing questions about density and detection, while many still rely on hormones for menopausal symptoms.
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Government plans summer crackdown on counterfeit drug shipments
The United States will conduct a major summer operation at international mail centers to counter illegal and unapproved drugs entering the country. Scientists and inspectors will examine and test packages with input from Elizabeth Durant of CBP and FDA official William Hubbard. The Miami facility handles up to 7 million drug packages annually amid rising mail order trends. Counterfeit drugs include fakes and unapproved generics sold via the mail, with global quality concerns underscored by a malaria pill study.
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Miami International Mail
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