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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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In a nutshell This study evaluated the real-world experiences of patients treated with endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) with the solid-state Thulium laser system (Thulio) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment. The studies concluded that Thulium laser EEP was a safe and effective treatment option for these...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether adding docetaxel (Taxotere) chemotherapy to standard hormonal therapy (HT) before radical prostatectomy (RP – prostate-removal surgery) improved the survival of men with locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa) compared to hormonal therapy alone. It concluded that the addition of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the Vigor 2020, a new vacuum erection device (VED), is effective for the management of erectile dysfunction (ED). The main finding was that Vigor 2020 was effective for men with ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether there is an association between the use of antidiabetic drugs and erectile dysfunction (ED). It found that the use of gliclazide (Diamicron) and metformin (Glucophage) increased the risk of ED development. At the same time, there was no association between insulin use and the risk of ED...
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As she sat on the paper-lined treatment table, surgery staples in a bag beside her, Caroline Wright learned her brain tumor was the deadliest type — a glioblastoma (GBM). [1] The average length of survival for this tumor is 8 months. [2] At the breakfast table one day, Henry, age 5, asked his mom, “Who will take care of me if you die?” image from...
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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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