Noninvasive PEMF to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia
Physicians from Sapienza University in Rome have published promising results of a small prospective interventional trial using noninvasive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat men...
View ArticleNew evidence shows link between finasteride and suicidality
In the last decade, concerns have emerged around finasteride, a drug used for treating male-pattern baldness and prostate gland enlargement.
View ArticleProstate drug may have potential to prevent or delay the development of...
Taking a particular type of medication to treat enlarged prostate is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a large observational study led by researchers at the...
View ArticleDrugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia associated with increased risk of...
Widely used medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - also known as enlarged prostate - may be associated with a small, but significant increase in the probability of developing heart...
View ArticlePatients with enlarged prostate may have lower chances of significant...
A team of Beaumont Health researchers from Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Urology studied the relationship between benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, and prostate cancer in 405 men by...
View ArticlePatient decision aids for urologic conditions fall short of quality and...
Online patient decision aids for common urologic conditions fall short of recommendations for readability and minimum standards for quality, reports a study in Urology Practice, an Official Journal of...
View ArticleDisruptive symptoms and potential complications of enlarged prostate
Half of all men develop enlarged prostates -; also called benign prostatic hyperplasia -; by the time they're 50 years old. The walnut-sized gland never stops slowly growing.
View ArticleHypertension drug shown to prevent post-traumatic headaches
A study led by VA Puget Sound Health Care System researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.
View ArticleStudy: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms
A new study published in the Journal of Urology Open Plus reveals that 7 saw palmetto products met the identity and potency standards to effectively address urinary tract symptoms associated with an...
View ArticleOptilume BPH Catheter System offers a safe and effective treatment for benign...
Treatment with the recently approved, minimally invasive Optilume BPH device improves urinary symptoms while preserving sexual function in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), concludes a...
View ArticleResearchers receive NIH grant to build first-ever digital twin of the bladder
Men ages 50 to 60 have an 80 percent chance of having some degree of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) due to an enlarged prostate – which causes multiple symptoms that can impact their lives physically...
View ArticleSARS-CoV-2 infection may worsen lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine indicates that SARS-CoV-2 infection may worsen lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men.
View ArticleFinasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment
The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.
View ArticleCombining MRI and blood tests to avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies
MRI of the prostate, combined with a blood test, can help determine if a prostate lesion is clinically significant cancer, new research suggests.
View ArticleApp-based therapy offers significant improvement for men with bladder...
Combining pelvic floor exercises with behavioral therapy could be more effective than current medical treatments at helping men with frequent urges to urinate, new research in men has found.
View ArticleCommon drugs linked to reduced risk of bleeding stroke from brain aneurysm
A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm.
View ArticleEnlarged prostate medications may also decrease the risk for dementia with...
A new study suggests that certain drugs commonly used to treat enlarged prostate may also decrease the risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
View ArticleMount Sinai leads the way with first HYDROS Robotic System procedure in New...
The Mount Sinai Hospital has performed New York City's first procedure using the HYDROS Robotic System, a cutting-edge technology designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged...
View ArticleWould you know if something was wrong? This breakthrough device helps men...
Thursday, 13 March 2025 is World Kidney Health Day, with this year’s theme being "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health".
View ArticleAquablation shows promise for treating enlarged prostate with fewer side effects
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research.
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