In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of the prostate for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to an enlarged prostate. The data showed that TPLA was effective and safe for these patients. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as urination...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of giving a double dose of tamsulosin (Flomax; 0.8 mg per day) to patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who did not respond to the standard tamsulosin dose (0.4 mg per day) and who could not have prostate surgery. The data showed that a double dose of tamsulosin was an...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of L-arginine and Pycnogenol® (PAL) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that the combination of PAL had a significant effect on improving sexual function in patients with mild to moderate ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of holmium laser enucleation of the median lobe of the prostate (HoLEP) on preserving sexual and urinary function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that HoLEP significantly improved urinary function with preservation of ejaculation (sexual function) in these...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of salvage radiotherapy (RT) combined with hormone therapy in patients with biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCa) after radical prostatectomy (RP; prostate removal surgery). This study found that salvage RT combined with hormone therapy was more effective than salvage RT...
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In a nutshell This study reported the long-term effectiveness and safety of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). The data showed that enzalutamide in combination with ADT improved the overall survival over the long term with...
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In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes between holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP), open simple prostate surgery (OSP), and robotic simple prostate surgery (RSP) in patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and large prostates. The data showed that HoLEP was associated with a significantly shorter operative time, length of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of a combination of palm (Phoenix dactylifera) pollen and black seed (Nigella sativa) pollen on male sex hormones (testosterone) and sperm parameters in infertile men. The data showed that a combination of palm pollen and black seed pollen significantly increased the testosterone levels and sperm parameters...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX on penile length and erectile function in patients after prostate surgery. The data showed that RestoreX treatment improves penile length and erectile function in men who underwent prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety outcomes of adding abiraterone acetate (AA; Zytiga) and prednisolone (P; Deltasone) with or without enzalutamide (Xtandi) in patients with metastatic prostate cancer (PC) starting androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). The data showed that enzalutamide and AA+P should not be combined...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of dance style and training duration in improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that dance-based interventions of more than 12 weeks could effectively improve balance in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) given before surgery for the treatment of patients with resectable mucosal melanoma. The data showed that ICIs given before surgery were effective with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin...
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