Mixed Topics
News
Antibiotic use and colon cancer: More evidence of link
The data “strengthen prior evidence and provide new insights into site-specific carcinogenesis as well as indirect support for the role of gut...
Original Research
The Implications of Power Mobility on Body Weight in a Veteran Population
The use of power mobility devices did not seem to be associated with significant weight change in a population of veterans at a single medical...
News
Walking 7,000 steps per day may be enough to reduce mortality risk
Findings of study were consistent regardless of race or sex.
Commentary
The other epidemic: Violence against health care workers
Veiled threats of “we know who you are” and “we will find you” follow physicians who advocate for masking in schools.
News
The secret I’ll take to my grave: Doc reveals
“Keeping a secret diminishes well-being,” Dr. Mason said. “It makes people feel socially distant. It lowers relationship satisfaction, and it...
Commentary
‘Countdown to zero’: Endocrine disruptors and worldwide sperm counts
A urologist makes the case that everyday chemicals are behind the ongoing decline in sperm counts seen in Western countries.
Clinical Review
Bone Health in Patients With Prostate Cancer: An Evidence-Based Algorithm
An evidence-based algorithm for bone-health monitoring may be beneficial for potential complications resulting from treatment with androgen...
Original Research
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer and Comorbid Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Within a VA Health Care System
A multidisciplinary approach provided safe and feasible cancer treatment in a patient with advanced pancreatic cancer and comorbid substance use...
Case Reports
Three Primary Cancers in a Veteran With Agent Orange and Agent Blue Exposures
A Vietnam War veteran’s exposures likely contributed to his cancer diagnoses, but these associations are confounded by substance use, including...
News
Pathology society first to call for nationwide vaccination mandate