Phase 2 trial of muscadine grape extract added to ADT for recurrent prostate cancer fatigue
Muscadine grape extract studied for fatigue in men with recurrent prostate cancer
A Phase 2 randomized controlled trial enrolled 106 men with recurrent prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy to test muscadine grap…
Men with recurrent prostate cancer taking hormone therapy may feel less extreme fatigue when adding a natural muscadine grape extract supple…
Small cell prostate cancer presents with metastases in 71.7% of cases, SEER analysis finds
Study finds most small cell prostate cancer cases spread at diagnosis
A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 541 patients with microscopically confirmed small cell carcinoma of the prostate (SCCP) from SEE…
Most small cell prostate cancer cases have already spread to other parts of the body by the time patients are diagnosed, with bone and liver…
Meta-analysis finds high complication rates after UroLume endoprosthesis implantation
What happens when a urethral implant fails? New analysis reveals high complication rates
A preprint meta-analysis of 43 studies involving 3847 patients with UroLume procedures found pooled complication rates of 37.9% for restenos…
A urethral implant once marketed as a permanent fix has left thousands with irreversible damage, chronic pain, and severe psychological dist…
Neoadjuvant sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab shows 39% clinical complete response in MIBC
Drug combination shows promise for bladder cancer patients who cannot take standard chemotherapy
A single-arm phase 2 study of 49 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer ineligible for cisplatin found a clinical complete response ra…
A new drug combination helped 39% of bladder cancer patients who couldn't take standard chemotherapy achieve a complete response before surg…
SMART radiation shows 90% 4-year local control in small oligometastatic abdominopelvic cohort
Can targeted radiation safely treat small, recurring cancer spots in the abdomen?
A single-arm Phase 1/2 trial in 10 patients with solid tumor abdominopelvic oligometastases found Stereotactic MR-Guided Adaptive Radiation …
Targeted radiation safely controlled small recurring cancer spots in the abdomen for 90% of patients with only mild side effects after four …
Expert panel agrees on early detection and ARPI/ADT role for high-risk prostate cancer BCR
Experts agree on some approaches for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but disagree on timing
An expert opinion review summarized panel discussions on managing high-risk biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer.
Experts agree on early detection and medication use for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but disagree on the best timing for starting tr…
AI technologies outperform traditional methods for semen analysis in male infertility
Can AI help diagnose male infertility better than traditional methods?
A narrative review of AI applications in male infertility found AI algorithms outperform traditional methods for semen analysis.
Artificial intelligence is outperforming traditional methods for analyzing sperm samples, offering faster and more consistent diagnoses for …
Immunocompromised herpes zoster patients with CNS infection show higher encephalitis incidence and worse prognosis
For shingles patients with brain infections, does a weakened immune system make things worse?
A retrospective cohort study of 166 herpes zoster patients with VZV-associated CNS infection found immunocompromised patients had significan…
Shingles patients with weakened immune systems face higher risks of severe brain inflammation and worse outcomes when treatment is delayed.
Renal pelvis tumors show survival advantage over other UTUC sites in NCDB analysis
Study finds kidney pelvis tumors linked to better survival in urinary tract cancer
A retrospective cohort study of 12,300 patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma from the National Cancer Database found renal …
Patients with kidney pelvis tumors had better survival than those with tumors in other upper urinary tract locations, based on analysis of o…
Surgical staging for penile cancer in Zambia finds 37.5% metastasis yield in palpable nodes
Study in Zambia finds surgical lymph node staging for penile cancer has modest yield
A prospective cross-sectional cohort study of 40 patients with invasive penile squamous cell carcinoma in Zambia (87.5% HIV seropositive) fo…
In Zambia, many swollen groin nodes in penile cancer patients do not contain cancer, suggesting less invasive tests might avoid unnecessary …
Psychoeducational interventions improve sexual function and satisfaction in prostate cancer patients
Study finds counseling and exercise programs may help prostate cancer patients with sexual health
A meta-analysis of 14 studies found psychoeducational and physical activity-based interventions significantly improved sexual function (SMD=…
Counseling and exercise programs help prostate cancer patients improve sexual function and satisfaction, according to a review of 14 studies…
Meta-analysis finds transient erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy, resolves by 6 months
Does prostate biopsy affect sexual function? A temporary dip, then recovery
A meta-analysis of 12 studies in men undergoing prostate biopsy found both transperineal and transrectal approaches were associated with a s…
Prostate biopsy causes a temporary dip in erections that fades by six months, offering reassurance to men worried about long-term sexual hea…