Modesty and Prostate Cancer Lessons From Rich Patterson
Rich Patterson, former Indian Creek Nature Center director, writes about his 2005 PSA rise, biopsy revealing cancer, prostatectomy, and 38 rounds of radiation over years. He credits PSA science, yearly physicals, and transparent communication with family and colleagues for recovery and ongoing health.
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Community Letters: age of presidents and immigration voices
A reader questions if Biden is too old to serve and notes Trump and Grassley ages. The letter urges action on immigration reform, government aid for feeding children, and cautions about political influence in Iowa. It urges researching candidates and advocating for policy changes.
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Patent reform urged to curb drug company patent thickets
Patricia Kelmar argues Congress should pass strong patent reforms to curb secondary patents and product hopping that keep brand drugs on monopoly in the United States. She notes high prices for Keytruda and Humira, urges generic and biosimilar competition, and highlights USPTO role and costs to patients.
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Ask your doctor about TV ads says Nicholas Johnson
Guest column argues that pharmaceutical TV advertising harms health and inflates costs. It cites global bans except the United States and New Zealand, critiques generics suppression, physician pressures, and argues for lifestyle choices over pills.
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