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Team targets the spinal cord to solve paralysis' most overlooked problem
Approximately 308,000 people in the United States live with spinal cord injury. Nearly all lose bladder control. And yet the vast majority of research and engineering attention in neurotech has poured into motor restoration—making ...
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Tumor bacteria inspire peptide that starves prostate cancer cells in preclinical tests
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed an anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in cancer tumors. When tested in combination with radiation in animal models of prostate cancer, it was highly ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Study looks at outcomes of endoscopic surgery in men with BPH, overactive bladder
Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) have higher postoperative storage symptoms despite comparable overall symptom improvement, according to a review published online ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Scans uncover hidden prostate cancer progression when PSA stays stable
A large analysis of two major clinical trials has found that the spread of prostate cancer can be detected on imaging scans even when biomarkers remain stable in patients treated with androgen receptor inhibitors, according ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Bacteria-resistant coating on catheters reduces infection and need for antibiotics
A new study shares the results of a clinical trial into the use of a catheter coated with a bacteria-resistant material. The Camstent Coated Catheters feature a bacteria-resistant polymer coating developed by scientists at ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Erectile disorder: How science is moving beyond Viagra
Erectile disorder (ED) refers to a persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfying sexual activity. It affects millions of men worldwide, including up to 1 in 4 in the United States. Beyond ...
Apr 26, 2026
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Behavioral therapy + transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation best for overactive bladder
For older women, behavioral therapy (BT) reduces overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, with greater improvements seen in combination with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), according to a study published online ...
Apr 25, 2026
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Can the pill be side-effect free and taken on demand?
Preventing pregnancy is largely viewed as the responsibility of anyone who can become pregnant. It's a burden that can hold significant emotional, financial and physical weight (not just the bathroom scale kind).
Apr 22, 2026
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Immunotherapy shows early promise in sparing cancer patients from bladder removal
A drug that helps the immune system find cancer cells also helps patients avoid having their bladders surgically removed (cystectomy), a new study shows. The findings apply to serious cases after tumors have already spread ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Study finds prostate cancer overdiagnosis rises sharply with age
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that the likelihood of prostate cancer overdiagnosis—the detection of a cancer that would never have been diagnosed during a patient's lifetime but for PSA screening—is ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Severe male infertility tied to higher colorectal and thyroid cancer risk
Men with severely reduced fertility are at greater risk of developing other health conditions later in life. A research team from Lund University in Sweden has now shown that these men are also more likely to develop colorectal ...
Apr 16, 2026
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A major cancer protein hijacks RNA editing, exposing a new weakness in prostate tumors
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered an unexpected role for a well-known cancer-related protein, revealing a new layer of genetic regulation that could reshape how certain cancers are treated. In a new study published ...
Apr 15, 2026
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New study shows faster recovery with minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment
A recent randomized clinical trial has found that men with localized, intermediate-risk prostate cancer recovered faster and experienced less short-term impact on their daily lives when treated with MRI-guided, transurethral ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Researchers map prostate immune niches, showing T cells persist months in mice
More than 35,000 men in the United States die from prostate cancer each year. Now, a new study reveals the immune cell weaponry we might use to save lives.
Apr 11, 2026
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Long non-coding RNA may be a promising therapeutic target for cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that a specific long non-coding RNA activates oncogenic signaling pathways in prostate cancer cells and drives tumor progression, underscoring its potential as a therapeutic ...
Apr 9, 2026
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A urine test that could change the course of bladder cancer care
Bladder cancer arises from the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine, and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most patients are diagnosed at an early stage called non-muscle invasive bladder ...
Apr 8, 2026
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A big step toward safe, reversible male contraception
Cornell scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception. A proof-of-principle study in ...
Apr 7, 2026
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HRT patches to treat prostate cancer—here's how it works
Women's HRT patches can treat prostate cancer just as effectively as standard hormone injections—but with fewer of the worst side effects—according to a large UK trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Innovative targeted therapy halts prostate cancer spread to the bone
New findings from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), published in Pharmacological Research, show that an innovative drug effectively prevents prostate tumors from spreading ...
Apr 2, 2026
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PSMA therapy delays hormone therapy in prostate cancer, clinical trial finds
Where previous research showed that PSMA therapy for prostate cancer can prolong the lives of patients who have exhausted all other treatment options, a new study now demonstrates that the therapy is also effective in an ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia risk up with higher percentage total food weight from ultraprocessed food
Among middle-aged and older men, a higher percentage of total food weight from ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with a higher risk for incident benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours
Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of Reading, working with ...
Mar 30, 2026
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FDA warns biotech firm over cancer drug claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned a biotech company about claims that its bladder cancer drug could treat and prevent multiple types of cancer.
Mar 29, 2026
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Overactive bladder independently linked to risk for recent fall
For adults aged 20 to 69 years, overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with an increased risk for a recent fall, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.
Mar 27, 2026
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Clinical trial finds hormone patches to be effective for locally advanced prostate cancer
Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver hormone therapy, according to the results of a large clinical trial led by UCL (University College London) ...
Mar 25, 2026
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