A new test for prostate cancer that measures levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) as well as six specific antibodies found in the blood of men with the disease was more sensitive and more specific than the conventional ...
May 16, 2011
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(HealthDay)—Marijuana use is associated with both sperm functional defects and an increased risk for being on a lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) medication among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/LUTS, according ...
May 6, 2019
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In the last decade, concerns have emerged around finasteride, a drug used for treating male-pattern baldness and prostate gland enlargement. Organizations such as the Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation have warned about ...
Nov 11, 2020
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An unexpected discovery by scientists at the University of York could potentially pave the way for new treatments for benign enlargement of the prostate, a condition which affects more than 200 million men worldwide.
Oct 13, 2015
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A novel MRI-guided procedure that uses therapeutic ultrasound effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North ...
Dec 2, 2019
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(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.
Apr 29, 2013
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A panel of five biomarkers that can detect the presence of transitional cell bladder carcinoma in urine with 100 per cent specificity has been developed by A*STAR researchers. The noninvasive technique could be developed ...
Oct 21, 2015
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(Medical Xpress) -- New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Urology Association (AUA) in Washington, DC demonstrates that holmium laser therapy is a safe and durable treatment option for Benign Prostatic ...
May 20, 2011
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New findings show that treatment with a specific alpha blocker helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).
May 17, 2011
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Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with the commonly prescribed Avodart (Dutsteride) may put men at an increased risk for diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and worsening ...
Jun 22, 2017
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