Opinion
What Should You Do When a Patient Asks for a PSA Test?
- Author:
- Mauricio Wajngarten, MD
Publish date: October 11, 2024
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in males, but the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends against population-based screening...
News
Which Medications Can Cause Edema?
- Author:
- Mauricio Wajngarten, MD
Publish date: August 21, 2024
Nitrates, calclium channel blockers, neuropathic pain medications, and others can lead to edema.
Opinion
Lessons from the longest study on happiness
- Author:
- Mauricio Wajngarten, MD
Publish date: July 17, 2023
To some surprise, researchers determined that good relationships were the most significant predictor of health and happiness during aging.
Opinion
Is there hope in the fight against aging?
- Author:
- Mauricio Wajngarten, MD
Publish date: December 20, 2022
Mechanisms underlying biological aging contribute to the vulnerability of older adults.
News
Chronic stress accelerates aging: Epigenetic evidence
- Author:
- Mauricio Wajngarten, MD
Publish date: February 4, 2022
The greater the psychologic resilience, the more likely the individual is to live a long and healthy life.