nocturia | Research | 10 pages | source: World Journal of Urology | Added Nov 18, 2018
How is nocturia diagnosed and managed in the clinical setting?
This study investigated how nocturia is currently diagnosed and treated in the clinical setting. They found that nocturia management was not effective by using nonspecific treatments and that newer specific therapies might increase patient satisfaction.
prostate cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Nov 18, 2018
Increasing Awareness: What is Cachexia?
Eating Together For many, being able to commune around a table--talking, laughing and eating--is a sign of health and well-being. That's why, when someone is sick, and doesn't eat, conflict can result. Caregivers may feel enormous anxiety, guilt and hopelessness as their loved one loses weight. Yet, caregivers need tonocturia | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of Urology | Added Nov 16, 2018
Sleeping with urinary symptoms
This study investigated if the severity of urinary symptoms affects sleep in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The study concluded that improvement in symptoms was associated with better sleep over time.
prostate cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Nov 16, 2018
How Do I Tell My Child I Have Cancer? 7 Insights From Parents
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. So is the prospect of telling your children about a cancer diagnosis. Social media makes it possible for parents to share strategies and provide guidance to others facing this challenge. Here are some insights. Insight 1: Tell Your Children the News Parents protect. The natural
nocturia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BJU international | Added Nov 14, 2018
Saw palmetto as a treatment for nocturia and BPH?
This study investigated the effectiveness of Serenoa repens (American saw palmetto) extract to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). They determined that Serenoa repens extract did not improve LUTS in men with BPH.
prostate cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Nov 14, 2018
Positive Thinking and Cancer-Myth-Making
Called the "Emperor of All Maladies." there's little doubt that a cancer diagnosis throws life completely out of control. Unfortunately, this chaos creates vulnerabilities that can and have been exploited. It is tempting to believe the idea that if you control your thoughts and make them positive, you can controlnocturia | Research | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Nov 12, 2018
Is nocturia associated with an increased risk of mortality?
This study investigated the relationship between nocturia and the risk of all-cause mortality by analyzing multiple observational studies. The authors concluded that increased nocturia episodes contribute to all-cause mortality risk.
prostate cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Nov 12, 2018
Cancer Patient Resources: Free Air Travel
Cost Medical care for cancer is costly. In addition, there is the financial burden that patients and families face in getting to and from the best care--which may be located at medical centers far from home. The situation can seem overwhelming. Corporate Angel Network Into this dilemma, little known resourcesnocturia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Nov 10, 2018
Could NSAIDs treat nocturia?
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of diclofenac for the treatment of nocturia. The study concluded that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac can improve nocturia symptoms.
prostate cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Nov 10, 2018
Surveillance? Surgery? Radiation? Localized Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Infographic
Prostate Cancer Impacts 1 in 6 Men in the US According to Kevin Loughlin, Urologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, “If prostate cancer survivors were a city, it would be the 4th largest in the US.” Alarming as this statement is, the lifetime risk of dying from prostate
