In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of 3-dimensional (3D) digital models to plan robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) on the outcomes of patients with prostate cancer (PCa). The data showed that 3D digital models significantly improved the outcomes of these patients. Some background PCa is one of the most...
Read MoreIs nocturia associated with poor nighttime blood pressure reduction?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the relationship between nocturnal polyuria (NP – excessive nighttime urine production) and 24-hour blood pressure (BP) fluctuations in patients with urinary symptoms. The data suggested that patients with NP had a poorer reduction of nighttime BP. Some background Nocturia is the need to wake up...
Read MoreIs nocturia associated with poor nighttime blood pressure reduction?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the relationship between nocturnal polyuria (NP – excessive nighttime urine production) and 24-hour blood pressure fluctuations in patients with urinary symptoms. The data suggested that patients with NP had a poorer reduction of nighttime blood pressure. Some background Some patients with high blood...
Read MoreComparing prostate artery embolisation to medical treatment in men with enlarged prostates
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of prostate artery embolization (PAE) compared to dutasteride (Avodart) and tamsulosin (Flomax) as the first alternative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients who had not received previous treatment. The study found that PAE was more effective than medical...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term effects of desmopressin treatment in older people with nocturia
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of desmopressin (Minirin Melt®) treatment in older people with nocturia. The research found that this treatment was well-tolerated in the long term in these patients. Some background Older people often wake up during the night to urinate (nocturia)....
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