Scientists Get Closer to a Better PSA Test
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The most common screening test for prostate cancer so often returns a false positive result that it’s no longer recommended for men older than 70, and it’s offered as a personal choice for younger men.But resea…
Learn MoreProstatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When most men think about their prostate, it’s to worry about whether they have prostate cancer or not. But another condition is far more common and plenty painful.Prostatitis involves inflammation of the pr…
Learn MoreAquablation Procedure Safe for BPH, With Durable Efficacy
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For men with large prostates, the Aquablation procedure is safe, with durable efficacy, according to a study published online April 28 in The Journal of Urology.Naeem Bhojani, M.D., from the University of Mo…
Learn MoreNeed a Prostate Exam? Here’s What to Expect
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’re due for a prostate exam, but you don’t know what to expect.So, what is this exam like?Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your health, and a prostate exam is crucial to preventive care for…
Learn MoreLa mayoría de los hombres con un cáncer de próstata de bajo riesgo prescinden ahora de una cirugía inmediata
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En la última década, cada vez más estadounidenses con un cáncer de próstata temprano han postergado la radiación y la cirugía, las opciones estándar de tratamiento, indica una nueva investigación.Más bien…
Learn MoreMost Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the last decade, more and more Americans with early-stage prostate cancer have put off radiation and surgery, the standard treatment options, new research indicates.Instead, many U.S. men with low- or in…
Learn MoreProstate Artery Embolization Effective Long Term for Prostate-Related Urinary Symptoms
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is effective for long-term treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, he…
Learn MoreHigh-Quality Surgical Videos Lacking for Vaporization of Prostate
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few high-quality educational surgical videos are available for green-light laser vaporization of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to a study published in the December issue of Translat…
Learn More5α-Reductase Inhibitors Linked to Depression, but Not Dementia
THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are associated with an increased risk for depression but seem not to be associated with dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Miguel Ga…
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