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A 75-year-old male presented with frequent urination in January 2023. His prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was above normal at 54.2 ng/mL. Prostate biopsy yielded a Glea­son score of 4 + 3. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET-CT scan showed multiple bone metas­tases, with left supraclavicular lymph node (LN) and right external iliac LN uptake. The patient was diag­nosed with high-volume metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). 

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Singapore appear to welcome the convenience of home HbA1c testing paired with telehealth support.

Adults with diabetes appear to have a lower baseline lung function and are predisposed to faster deterioration, according to a 16-year follow-up study.

Higher abdominal fat, particularly around the pancreas, appears to contribute to lower cognition and brain volumes among middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, reports a study. This suggests a possible sex-specific link between distinct abdominal fat and brain health.