5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with increased sexual adverse events in androgenetic alopecia patients
Hair loss medications may cause some side effects for men
This systematic review of 41 studies evaluates the impact of finasteride and dutasteride on sexual dysfunction in patients with hair loss. T…
Men using finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss may experience sexual side effects, though most cases are mild and reversible when the dr…
Infliximab may offer clinical improvement and wound reduction in non-Crohn's disease related fistulas
Infliximab shows promise for complex fistulas in prostate cancer patients
This case report and mini-review describes a 76-year-old man with prostate cancer and non-Crohn's disease related fistulas treated with infl…
A new case report suggests that the drug infliximab may help treat difficult fistulas in men with a history of prostate cancer.
Curcumin supplementation improves IPSS scores by 4.11 points in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Curcumin Shows Potential for Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 697 patients evaluated curcumin as an adjunct for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The analysis found a significant…
New research suggests that curcumin may help improve urinary symptoms and prostate health in men with enlarged prostates.
Meta-analysis shows shorter operative time and hospital stay with ThuLEP versus RASP for large-volume BPH
Laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates in new review
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) versus laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP)…
New research shows laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates by cutting time and catheter use
Umbrella review identifies risk factors and protective factors for male infertility and semen quality
New study lists many things that hurt male fertility and health
This umbrella review of 43 studies synthesizes evidence on risk factors for male infertility and abnormal semen parameters.
A new review shows that obesity, smoking, and certain illnesses can hurt sperm, but healthy habits might fix the problem.
Machine Learning Model Improves Prediction of Detrusor Underactivity in BPH Patients
Smart computer program spots bladder weakness before prostate surgery starts
This retrospective cohort study of 538 urodynamically evaluated BPH patients found that an interpretable machine learning model (XGBoost) ou…
A new computer system predicts bladder weakness in men with prostate problems before they go under the knife for surgery.
ThuFLEP non-inferior to HoLEP for benign prostatic obstruction symptom relief at 24 months
Two laser prostate surgeries offer the same long-term relief for men
This randomized non-inferiority trial compared thulium fiber laser enucleation (ThuFLEP) to holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) in 150 patient…
Men with enlarged prostates can choose between two laser surgeries that provide equal relief and safety over two years
Mind map-guided nursing reduces pain and improves recovery in BPH patients undergoing TURP
Mind Maps Help Patients Recover Faster After Prostate Surgery
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 80 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing TURP.
Imagine waking up after surgery feeling less pain and ready to move around sooner.
Nomogram predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate resection
New model predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate surgery
This retrospective cohort study developed a nomogram to predict bladder stone risk in 446 BPH patients after transurethral resection.
A new tool helps doctors estimate bladder stone risk for men with enlarged prostates after surgery, based on a study of 446 patients.
Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
Sperm Health Tied to Immune System in New Way
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on targeted antioxidant and anti-inflammatory interventions for male infertility and related imm…
John and Maria tried for years to have a baby.
Machine Learning Model Predicts Histological Prostatitis in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Machine learning model predicts prostatitis in men with enlarged prostate
This single-center retrospective machine-learning prediction model study evaluated 723 patients admitted to a urology department for benign …
A new model using patient data accurately identified which men with enlarged prostates also had hidden prostate inflammation.
In an RCT, dutasteride significantly reduced total International Prostate Symptom Score in men with lower urinary tract symptoms over 24 months
Dutasteride Helps Bladder Flow, But Nighttime Relief Takes Years
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 8122 men with lower urinary tract symptoms and compared dutasteride to placebo over a 24.0-month f…
This common prostate medication works well for flow, but full bladder comfort comes slowly and may not be noticeable.
All Prostatic Diseases Articles
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with increased sexual adverse events in androgenetic alopecia patients
- Infliximab may offer clinical improvement and wound reduction in non-Crohn's disease related fistulas
- Curcumin supplementation improves IPSS scores by 4.11 points in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Meta-analysis shows shorter operative time and hospital stay with ThuLEP versus RASP for large-volume BPH
- Machine Learning Model Improves Prediction of Detrusor Underactivity in BPH Patients
- Umbrella review identifies risk factors and protective factors for male infertility and semen quality
- ThuFLEP non-inferior to HoLEP for benign prostatic obstruction symptom relief at 24 months
- Mind map-guided nursing reduces pain and improves recovery in BPH patients undergoing TURP
- Nomogram predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate resection
- Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
- Machine Learning Model Predicts Histological Prostatitis in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- In an RCT, dutasteride significantly reduced total International Prostate Symptom Score in men with lower urinary tract symptoms over 24 months
- AI model shows high accuracy for prostate cancer and prostatitis detection on MRI in retrospective cohort
- ThuFLEP shows early safety, high catheter-free rate in small BPH cohort
- Dutasteride-Tadalafil FDC Shows Superior Symptom Reduction in BPH Phase III Trial
- Prior HoLEP association with longer operative time and catheter duration in subsequent RARP
- Transradial access for prostate artery embolisation shows 96.5% technical success in meta-analysis