Medivizor

Title of notification

Here comes the notification
X
 
icon
icon
benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Aug 07, 2021

Is erectile function affected by the surgical intervention choice for benign prostatic obstruction?

This study evaluated the effect of different surgical interventions on sexual function in patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). The authors concluded that the prostatic urethral lift (PUL) intervention provided significantly improved erectile function at 24 months.

icon
icon
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in oncology | Added Jul 14, 2021

Comparing docetaxel to abiraterone in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer

This study compared the effectiveness of docetaxel (DOC; Taxotere) to abiraterone (ABI; Zytiga) and assessed possible predictive markers of progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). The authors concluded that under real-world conditions, ABI was associated with better PFS in these patients.

icon
prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cancer | Added Jul 11, 2021

Does androgen-deprivation therapy increase risk of mortality from heart attack or stroke?

This study examined the risk of heart-related mortality in patients undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. It found that patients treated with radiation therapy and ADT did not have an increased risk of heart-related mortality.

icon
icon
erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of Urology | Added Jul 09, 2021

RestoreX improves erectile function outcomes after prostate surgery

This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. 

icon
icon
benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International urology and nephrology | Added Jul 09, 2021

Comparing water vapor thermal therapy and prostatic urethral lift in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

This study compared water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system and prostatic urethral lift (PUL) in the treatment of men with urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that both treatments improve symptoms and the quality of life of these patients. 

icon
icon
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in oncology | Added Jun 30, 2021

Evaluating the effectiveness of salvage radiotherapy for recurrence after prostate surgery in patients with localized prostate cancer.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of salvage radiotherapy (RT) in patients with recurrence of prostate cancer (PCa) after prostate surgery. The study found that salvage RT was effective in the management of PCa recurrence with manageable side effects.

icon
icon
prostate cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Apr 30, 2021

Can physical exercise improve the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer?

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise in patients with prostate cancer. The study concluded that physical exercise is associated with reduction of tiredness, and improving functional capacity and quality of life in these patients.

icon
icon
erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Apr 25, 2021

Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery: A review

This study reviewed the best phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that avanafil (Spedra) might be the best PDE5i drug for these patients.

icon
icon
erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: JAMA network open | Added Apr 11, 2021

Combined therapies for erectile dysfunction: A review

This review compared the outcomes of different combined therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that a combination of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) and antioxidants is safe and associated with improved outcomes in these patients. 

icon
icon
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Mar 28, 2021

Evaluating patient-reported outcomes with enzalutamide in the treatment of non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

This study evaluated patient-reported outcomes in men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) when treated with either enzalutamide (Xtandi) or a placebo. The data showed that enzalutamide treatment delayed the time until pain progression and improved the quality of life of patients compared to a placebo.

View

Conditions

Category

  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon
  • icon

Was this helpful?