In a nutshell This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of silodosin (Rapaflo) to treat patients with urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study found that silodosin improved urinary symptoms and quality of life in patients with BPH who did not respond to tamsulosin (Flomax). Some background...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of water vapor heat therapy to treat urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study found that water vapor therapy is safe and effective to treat urinary symptoms of BPH. Some background BPH is a common problem, particularly in older men. It can cause...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of prostate artery embolization (PAE – blocking off part of the blood supply to the prostate) to treat urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The main outcome to be measured is side effects from this treatment over 12 months. This trial is being conducted in Chicago,...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of a low-power laser (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate – HoLEP) used to treat enlarged prostate tissue. The study found that low-power HoLEP was a safe and effective method of treating enlarged prostate. Some background HoLEP is a method of treating an enlarged prostate...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of removing an alpha 1-blocker (A1B) from an A1B plus 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) combination therapy on urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study found that removing an A1B from combination therapy did not affect urinary and bladder...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect dutasteride (Avodart) had on testosterone levels, bladder symptoms and testicle size in men with enlarged prostates. The study found that dutasteride increased testosterone which may help with these age-related male symptoms. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate...
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Because of its lowly role in the human body, we think about our bladders only when something is going wrong or when we have to go really, really badly. So, November has been set aside as Bladder Health Awareness month. Here is a short review of bladder anatomy and function as well as common problems that can happen. Your bladder is connected to your...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study assessed the risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI – loss of bladder control) after transurethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB – a type of prostate surgery). The study found that older age and larger prostate volume were risk factors for UI. Some background TUEB is a type of prostate surgery used to...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to find the risk factors for developing bladder stones (calculi) in patients with enlarged prostates. The study found that risk factors for bladder stones include urine infection and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP – enlarged prostate pushing into the bladder). Some background Bladder calculi are stones...
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In a nutshell This phase 1/2 trial aims to evaluate the safety of prostate artery embolization in treating urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The main outcome to be investigated is the occurrence of side effects. The trial is recruiting in Minneapolis (Minnesota), USA. The details BPH can lead to bothersome urinary...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of adding dutasteride (Avodart) to patients already on ineffective drug treatment for an enlarged prostate and bladder symptoms. The study found that adding dutasteride reduced detrusor (muscle of the bladder) size and bladder problems. Some background Patients with enlarged prostates and urinary...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the effect of injecting botulinum toxin type A (BTA) into patients to treat enlarged prostate who did not respond to medical therapy such as drug treatment. The study found that BTA injection was safe and effective at reducing several urinary symptoms in patients with enlarged prostates. Some background Benign...
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