Entadfi Approved for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Entadfi is a fixed-dose combination of finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, and tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Investigators: Consider 5-ARI Use When Deciding on Prostate Biopsy
At prostate cancer diagnosis, clinical T stage was significantly higher among 5-ARI users compared with nonusers.
Fewer Complications After Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Laser enucleation of the prostate accounts for less than 5% of all BPH procedures performed in the US.
TURP vs Laser Prostatectomy in Older and Multimorbid Men
Laser prostatectomy included laser coagulation, vaporization, and enucleation of the prostate.
Customized Ablation for Prostate Cancer Offers Favorable Early Results
Investigators reported an 88% early treatment success rate in 52 men who underwent MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation for localized prostate cancer.
5-ARIs Shown to Benefit Men on Prostate Cancer AS
Men who take 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors while on active surveillance for prostate cancer are less likely to experience cancer progression, according to a new study
Certain Prostate Drugs Tied to Risk for Parkinson Disease
Use of glycolysis-enhancing drugs terazosin, doxazosin, or alfuzosin tied to lower risk for developing Parkinson disease than use of tamsulosin
BPH Medications May Increase Heart Failure Risk
It is important for urologists and primary care physicians to be aware of the potential link between BPH medications and heart failure risk, according to investigators.
TURP Superior to Prostatic Artery Embolization at Improving BPH Symptoms
At 24 months after treatment for refractory BPH symptoms, patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate had more pronounced improvements in most functional outcomes compared with those treated with prostatic artery embolization, a study found.
Adding Vibegron to BPH Meds Safe, Effective for Overactive Bladder
In a small study, add-on vibegron appeared well-tolerated and clinically effective among men with persistent OAB.
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