Tag: Prostate Problems
Prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Increasing Globally
Absolute DALY burden increased from 2000 to 2019, with most rapid increase in middle, low-middle, low SDI quintiles
Erectile Function Mostly Not Impacted by Surgery for BPH
But rate of retrograde ejaculation higher following many surgical procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Long-Term Outcomes of ThuLEP Reported for Benign Prostatic Enlargement
Rates of reinterventions low for persistence or regrowth of prostate adenoma, long-term complications
Minorities Less Likely to Undergo MRI After Elevated PSA Test
Disparities in subsequent MRIs more pronounced at higher PSA thresholds
Acupuncture Alleviates Chronic Prostatitis, Pelvic Pain in Men
At 24-week follow-up, more patients experienced symptomatic relief with eight weeks of acupuncture sessions versus sham treatments
Meds for Enlarged Prostate Tied to Heart Failure Risk
Risk higher for men on alpha-blockers versus 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Individualized PT Can Reduce Incontinence After Prostatectomy
PT reduces pelvic pain, increases pelvic floor strength in men with stress urinary incontinence
PSA Levels No Different With Exposure to Antidiabetes Meds
Regardless of PSA levels triggering biopsy, no difference in prostate cancer detection at biopsy
Few Older European Men Aware of Prostate Function
New survey reveals low levels of awareness about prostate health in men older than 50 years of age
American Urological Association, May 3-6
The American Urological Association 2019 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 3 to 6 in...
