News tagged with lower urinary tract symptoms
High doses of saw palmetto appear safe over 18 months
(HealthDay)—Extracts of saw palmetto berry used at doses of up to 960 mg daily appear to be safe over an 18-month period, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of Urology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 29, 2013 |
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High doses of saw palmetto don't impact serum PSA
(HealthDay)—Compared with placebo, saw palmetto, even at a dose as high as 960 mg, does not affect serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with lower urinary tract symptoms, according to research ...
Cancer
Feb 08, 2013 |
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Laser + bipolar resection helpful for large prostates
(HealthDay)—Bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in combination with high-intensity diode laser (DL + b-TURP) is feasible for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in large prostates, according ...
Surgery
Oct 26, 2012 |
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Colpocleisis deemed safe for advanced pelvic organ prolapse
(HealthDay)—Colpocleisis is a safe and effective treatment for advanced pelvic organ prolapse; however, urinary frequency and urgency often persist after the procedure, according to research published in ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 31, 2012 |
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Men with large waists face an increased risk of frequent urination
Men with large waists urinate more frequently than their slimmer counterparts, according to research in the August issue of the urology journal BJUI.
Health
Jul 31, 2012 |
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Stronger focus needed on gender-specific health
There is growing evidence of the need for a separate approach to men's and women's health, according to a men's health expert at the University of Adelaide.
Health
Jun 13, 2012 |
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Relief of urinary symptoms is an underappreciated benefit of early stage prostate cancer treatment
Treatment of early stage prostate cancer can also result in improved quality of life for a subgroup of men who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to an abstract of a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-led ...
Cancer
May 20, 2012 |
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Common medications can contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Use of selected prescription medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines, bronchodilators, anticholinergics, sympathomimetics, and diuretics contribute to 10 percent of lower urinary tract symptoms among men according ...
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Oct 11, 2011 |
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Popular supplement - saw palmetto extract - has no effect on prostate health: study
The most widely used over-the-counter supplement for prostate health is no more effective than a placebo in treating men's lower urinary tract symptoms.
Cancer
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Nearly half the world's adults will experience lower urinary tract symptoms by 2018
Nearly half of all adults over 20 will experience at least one lower urinary tract symptom by 2018 - an estimated 2.3 billion people and a worldwide increase of 18% in just one decade - according to research in the October ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 27, 2011 |
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