How does COVID-19 affect prostate cancer?

Published Date: 14 Mar 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, access to and delivery of health services has been disrupted like never before. How has it affected the treatment of prostate cancer?

Read Full News

Latest News

Canadian EHR Interoperability Weak, Uneven, Harming Patients

Most Canadian physicians use electronic health records, but a lack of connectivity means that patient health information remains siloed across different software programs.

Angiolipoleiomyoma Masquerading as Leiomyoma in a Woman

A 45-year-old woman with a 2-year vaginal foreign body sensation and constipation has a large posterior vaginal wall mass; a biopsy suggests leiomyoma, but excision reveals angiolipoleiomyoma.

Adding Lanes to the Healthcare Highway

Patients can now call, message, upload photos, complete e-visits, see primary care, go to urgent care, or request specialty care directly. And yet the backlog keeps growing. So does the inbox.

Beyond CAR-T: The Rising Potential of Natural Killer Cells

Prof David Kerr explores gene-edited NK cells and allogeneic banks as a potent, ‘off-the-shelf’ alternative to autologous CAR-T infusions.

‘Too Good to Be True?’ GLP-1s and Breast Cancer Survival

Dr F. Perry Wilson breaks down study findings suggesting a link between GLP-1 drugs and improved outcomes among patients with breast cancer and obesity.

Upper GI Disorders: New Evidence May Refine Practice

Dr David Johnson summarizes pivotal DDW 2026 studies, spotlighting emerging evidence across upper GI disorders — from Barrett’s esophagus surveillance to pancreatitis management.

Todays Updates

All-Oral Treatment Combo for AML Earns FDA Nod

The combo, decitabine and cedazuridine tablets plus venetoclax, was approved for adults aged 75 and older and adults with comorbidities that preclude intensive induction chemotherapy.

Todays Updates

All-Oral Treatment Combo for AML Earns FDA Nod

The combo, decitabine and cedazuridine tablets plus venetoclax, was approved for adults aged 75 and older and adults with comorbidities that preclude intensive induction chemotherapy.

Latest News

Most Canadian physicians use electronic health records, but a lack of connectivity means that patient health information remains siloed across different software programs.

A 45-year-old woman with a 2-year vaginal foreign body sensation and constipation has a large posterior vaginal wall mass; a biopsy suggests leiomyoma, but excision reveals angiolipoleiomyoma.

Patients can now call, message, upload photos, complete e-visits, see primary care, go to urgent care, or request specialty care directly. And yet the backlog keeps growing. So does the inbox.

Prof David Kerr explores gene-edited NK cells and allogeneic banks as a potent, ‘off-the-shelf’ alternative to autologous CAR-T infusions.

Dr F. Perry Wilson breaks down study findings suggesting a link between GLP-1 drugs and improved outcomes among patients with breast cancer and obesity.

Dr David Johnson summarizes pivotal DDW 2026 studies, spotlighting emerging evidence across upper GI disorders — from Barrett’s esophagus surveillance to pancreatitis management.

News All Time

S4 Episode 3: How Much Monitoring Is Enough in Psoriasis Care?

Dr Steven Feldman joins Drs Jennifer Cather and Brad Glick to discuss how much monitoring systemic psoriasis treatments really require in modern practice.

The Half-Life of Medical Certainty

Medical knowledge is always evolving. For his 100th column, Dr Kenny Lin reflects on how his views on cancer screening, blood pressure, and health policy have changed.

Infographic: How Much a Doctor’s Average Pay in the US Rose

On average, a physician in the US earned 3% more in 2025, a Medscape survey found. There was no major difference in compensation gains for primary care doctors vs specialists.

Early Multimodal Therapy Restores Hairline in a Woman

A 36-year-old woman with a 2-year history of hairline recession and eyebrow thinning shows marked regrowth after early multimodal therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional steroids.

Man With Spinal Compression From Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The cervical biopsy was nondiagnostic despite imaging and PET suggesting aggressive disease; a targeted lumbar biopsy ultimately confirmed metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma.

From Pixels to Prescriptions: AI in Oncology Pathology

Digital pathology AI is moving from detection to treatment decisions. In part 2 of this series, here’s what’s FDA-cleared — and how it changes care in oncology practice.

Woman With Lateral Neck Cyst From Fourth Branchial Cleft

An uncommon congenital fourth branchial cleft cyst presents after exercise as a painless, mobile posterior neck mass, highlighting the need for prompt imaging and surgery.

A Man With Severe Gallbladder Dyskinesia

Severe gallbladder dysfunction may present without stones: a case of EF 2% on HIDA in a patient with fatty-meal pain whose pathology showed mild chronic cholecystitis.

Early PsA Detection: Biomarkers and Genetics

Dr Vinod Chandran discusses biomarkers, genetics, and clinical features that assess risk for psoriatic arthritis.

Precision Nutrition for Better Clinical Outcomes

Precision nutrition integrates genetics, the gut microbiome, metabolomics and lifestyle data to tailor dietary therapy promising better clinical outcomes.

When to Operate on a Pancreatic Cyst

More incidental pancreatic cysts are being found with modern imaging; physicians must weigh MRI surveillance against high risk surgery based on size, growth, and duct dilation.

S3 Episode 2: Endometrial Cancer Research: The Past, Present, and Future

Drs Ursula A. Matulonis and David G. Mutch discuss past and present endometrial cancer research, including the Route 66 SPORE.

S3 Episode 1: Phase 3 Trial ADCs in Endometrial Cancer

Drs Ursula Matulonis and Brian Slomovitz discuss phase 3 trials of ADCs in endometrial cancer and what's to come in the field of endometrial cancer therapeutics.

Lithium Beyond Bipolar: A New Role in Brain Health

Could lithium be more than a mood stabilizer? Dr James Greenblatt examines its emerging role in brain resilience and cognitive health.

The Thyroid Cancer Dilemma: Doing More Isn’t Always Better

With rising thyroid cancer rates but stable mortality, clinicians must weigh the costs of overdiagnosis to ensure precision care over unnecessary intervention.

S1 Episode 2: Can Early Genetic Testing Change ATTR-CM Outcomes?

Drs Kevin Alexander and Joban Vaishnav explore when and how to use genetic testing in ATTR-CM, why distinguishing hereditary from wild-type disease matters, and what this means for patients' families.

Recommended News For You

Survey shows cancer anxiety has impact well beyond the individual diagnosed

Relationship-building key to addressing oncologist shortages in rural care

Approved BTK Inhibitor Without Covalent Bond for CLL.

ACS Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility -- Is That a Good Thing?

NEJM: Fluorescent guide can aid in the detection of tumors that are still present after breast cancer surgery.

Women are more susceptible to the stress caused by inflation.

Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study suggests

Recommended Articles For You

Ultimate Guide to Oncology Services in the USA 

Bridging Heart and Cancer Care: The Essential Framework of a Modern Cardio-Oncology Program 

Clinical Analysis of Prostate Cancer 

Uncovering the Subtle Signs of Prostate Cancer: Early Detection is Key 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Journal Club: A well-accepted and safe method for soft tissue sarcoma biopsy.

2.

Because of the Medicare mail-order drug rule, oncologists run the risk of self-referral violations.

3.

FDA approves Blenrep for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

4.

Omicron Infections Are Usually Cleared Up in Immunocompromised Patients.

5.

Telisotuzumab vedotin shows durable response in some Asian patients with nonsquamous NSCLC

1.

Understanding Iron Saturation Levels in Your Blood 

2.

Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Young Adult: Diagnostic Challenges

3.

Targeting BRAF V600E in mCRC: FOLFOX, Cetuximab & Encorafenib Strategies

4.

How Should We Approach Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas with Hepatic Metastases?

5.

Unveiling the Mystery of Castleman's Disease: A Journey to Better Health

1.

International Lung Cancer Congress®

2.

Genito-Urinary Oncology Summit 2026

3.

Future NRG Oncology Meeting

4.

ISMB 2026 (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology)

5.

Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer East

1.

INO-VATE: The Long-Term Overall Survival Analysis in Iontuzumab-Treated Patients

2.

An Eagles View - Evidence-based discussion on Iron Deficiency Anemia- Important Points to Know

3.

Current Scenario of Blood Cancer- Genomic Testing & Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment

4.

Navigating the Complexities of Ph Negative ALL - Part XIV

5.

Efficient Management of First line ALK-rearranged NSCLC - Part IV

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot