benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Urology | Added Feb 24, 2019
Can the penile cuff test predict outcomes for laser surgery in men with BPH?
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.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: The Lancet | Added Feb 24, 2019
Will renal denervation help in treating high blood pressure?
This paper studied whether renal denervation plus antihypertensive treatment is more effective than antihypertensive treatment alone.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Circulation | Added Feb 22, 2019
Renal denervation techniques to treat resistant hypertension
This study investigated the effectiveness of renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) techniques in resistant hypertension. They found that endovascular ultrasound (EU)-RDN was more effective than radiofrequency (RF)-RDN.
benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Urology | Added Feb 20, 2019
Is physical activity a protective factor for lower urinary tract symptoms in male patients?
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.
hypertension | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Feb 17, 2019
Renal Denervation or Medication: which is most effective for the treatment of resistant high blood pressure?
This paper compared the effect of renal denervation to medication alone in patients with resistant high blood pressure. The authors concluded that renal denervation and intensified medical treatment is similar have similar effects on blood pressure.
benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International journal of urology: official journal of the Japanese Urological Association | Added Feb 16, 2019
Tadalafil in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction
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.
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added Feb 15, 2019
Effect of diet on reducing blood pressure
This study examined how different diets could be used to lower high blood pressure. They found that the effect on blood pressure from a modified diet replacing carbohydrates with fat was comparable to a low fat diet.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology | Added Feb 13, 2019
Blood Pressure Control: Which guidelines to follow to lower cardiovascular risk?
This study looked at the different guidelines on blood pressure control for hypertensive patients and examined the link cardiovascular risk. The authors concluded that the 10-year risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attacks were lower in patients meeting stricter guidelines.
benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Feb 12, 2019
Alpha-blockers and urinary obstruction
This study evaluated the effects of alpha-blockers on urinary obstruction among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that alpha-blockers are effective at improving urinary flow and BPH-related urinary obstruction symptoms.
