Various surgical procedures have been recommended and a wide assortment of medications have been evaluated in the control of this distressing problem. Eleven of twelve women had complete resolution of their stress urinary incontinence with the use of an ordinary contraceptive diaphragm. Because wearing a diaphragm constantly increases the risk of urinary tract infection the researchers designed a special doughnut-like ring to permit urine to flow freely. A six-year study of almost 85,000 women showed a positive relationship between caffeine use and hip fracture. Alcohol use was associated with elevated risk of both forearm and hip fracture.
Caffeine is known to increase urinary loss of calcium.
Some denture adhesives may cause damage to natural teeth by increasing acid levels which may cause cavities. People who still have some natural teeth should use non-acidic adhesives. A survey of children revealed that even six year old children recognize the Camel cartoon and can readily associate it with Camel cigarettes. While 2.5 percent of men die of prostate cancer, the greatest proportion of men screened for prostate cancer may be subjected to unnecessary stress and anxiety, expensive diagnostic testing, and unnecessary treatment. Some individuals given lovastatin to lower their blood cholesterol develop lupus-like symptoms.