Publications by authors named "Mario A D'Costa"
Glycated hemoglobin is widely used in the management of diabetes mellitus. At least 300,000 Americans with diabetes mellitus have the hemoglobin (Hb) C or S trait. The accuracy of HbA1c methods can be adversely affected by the presence of these traits.
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- Herbal remedies with phytoestrogens, like soy, were studied for their potential to lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men, given their proposed role in prostate cancer treatment.
- During a study, 46 healthy men consumed soy protein daily for 3 to 4 weeks, with variations in dosage, while their PSA levels were monitored.
- The results showed no significant changes in PSA levels, despite soy reducing cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors, suggesting any benefits of soy on prostate cancer are not related to hormone changes.