Poor Sleep Tied to Urinary, Prostate Symptoms
Association especially strong among the elderly male population
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Lipid Ratios Linked to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk
TG/HDL-C and TC/HDL-C ratios associated with BPH; TG/HDL-C may be risk factor for BPH with normal TG, HDL-C
Drug Repurposing Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitors Do Not Reduce Dementia Risk
By identifying existing medications that may be repurposed for dementia, clinicians may be able to provide faster treatment for those in need.
Erectile Function Mostly Not Impacted by Surgery for BPH
But rate of retrograde ejaculation higher following many surgical procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Urethral Dilation Prior to BPH Surgery Lowers Urethral Stricture Risk
Investigators in South Korea demonstrated the benefit in a retrospective study that included 651 men undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate.
Long-Term Outcomes of ThuLEP Reported for Benign Prostatic Enlargement
Rates of reinterventions low for persistence or regrowth of prostate adenoma, long-term complications.
Use of 5-ARIs May Decrease Bladder Cancer Risk
A study examined bladder cancer risk and mortality among nearly 100,000 men from Ontario, Canada, who received 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Water Vapor Therapy for BPH Safe, Effective in Large Real-World Study
Rezūm therapy significantly improved symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life in men across a wide range of prostate sizes, data show.
Rise in Prostatic Urethral Lift Use for BPH Reported
The procedure is now performed in one-third of all surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a study found.
5-ARIs Do Not Increase Prostate Cancer Mortality
Data on whether 5-ARIs increase the risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality have been mixed.
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