In a nutshell This study examined if Serenoa repens (commonly known as saw palmetto) is a safe and effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study concluded that Serenoa repens is a safe and effective treatment for BPH. Some background BPH is a non-cancerous overgrowth of the prostate. These patients are commonly bothered by...
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In a nutshell This study examined if the ACTIONS (Anxiety, Cardiovascular, Testosterone, Insulin/diabetes, Obesity, Neurologic, Sleep apnea) health measurement scale be used to predict the outcomes after prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study concluded the ACTIONS score could be used to help counseling men considering...
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In a nutshell This review aimed to investigate a link between diet and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous overgrowth of the prostate; BPH) can experience erectile dysfunction (ED). This is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual...
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In a nutshell This study is looking at using a water jet to remove excess prostate tissue in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and improve urinary symptoms. It concluded that water jet therapy is safe and effective in BPH treatment. Some background BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate can...
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In a nutshell This study is looking at using a water jet to remove excess prostate tissue in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and improve urinary symptoms. It concluded that water jet therapy is safe and effective in BPH treatment. Some background BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate can...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of dutasteride (Avodart) on psychology. It concluded that dutasteride does not have negative effects on patient's mental states. Some background BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate can cause urinary symptoms. It can have a negative impact on...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the association between thyroid hormones and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that there is a link between thyroid hormones and the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in BPH. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the penile cuff test (PCT) to predict outcome after Holmium laser enucleation (HLE). This study found that PCT can be used in patients to predict good functional outcome and improved quality of life following treatment with HLE. Some background Benign prostatic...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of physical activity on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that reduced exercise is associated with an increased risk of LUTS. Some background People diagnosed with BPH (non-cancerous overgrowth of the prostate) often...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of tadalafil (Cialis) in the treatment of both erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that tadalafil is effective and well tolerated in the treatment of Asian men with ED and BPH. Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the use of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) medications in relation to risk of prostate cancer. This study found that men using BPH medications had a lower risk of being diagnosed with PC. Some background People diagnosed with BPH (non-cancerous overgrowth of the prostate) can be treated using...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using water jet therapy to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that water jet therapy can improve LUTS and quality of life (QOL) caused by BPH. Some background BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate can...
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