research 5 Alpha-reductase inhibitors: whatʼs new?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Chilblains in Turkey: a case-control study
Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.
research (PNM-35) Recurrent priapism in a sickle cell disease patient treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists drugs: a case report
GnRH agonists can help manage recurrent priapism in sickle cell patients, but long-term safety is unclear.
research Do Alpha-Blockers and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Increase Dementia Risk? A Network Meta-analysis
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't significantly increase dementia risk.
research Impact of Finasteride on Serum PSA Levels in Men With BPH: A Systematic Review
Finasteride lowers PSA levels and prostate size, requiring adjusted PSA interpretation for accurate cancer screening.
research Validated HPTLC method for the simultaneous determination of alfuzosin, terazosin, prazosin, doxazosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical formulations
Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
research Management of Alopecia Due to Cancer Therapies
The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
research Stingless bee propolis promotes hair follicle regeneration and melanocyte function in chemotherapy-induced alopecia mouse model
Stingless bee propolis may help regenerate hair follicles and improve pigment function in chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research 5α‐Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Should Finasteride Be Routinely Given Preoperatively for TURP?
Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
research Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: Updated Perspectives
Certain medications and patient factors increase the risk of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery, but with careful planning and technique adjustments, complications can be minimized.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction after Discontinuation of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Rats Depending on the Duration of Treatment
Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Management of Recurrent Ischemic Priapism 2014: A Complex Condition with Devastating Consequences
Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
research Variability of Retail Pricing of Generic Urologic Medications in a Major US Metropolitan Area
Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
research Older age and low testosterone levels are independently associated with kidney stone prevalence in men: results from a large cross-sectional study
Older age and low testosterone increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
research APPLICATIONS AND SAFETY OF TESTOSTERONE CREAMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF TOPICAL FORMULATIONS, CLINICAL EFFICACY, AND POTENTIAL RISKS
Testosterone creams and gels can be effective but have serious risks and should be used only with medical supervision.
research Demographic findings of patients diagnosed with pernio and comparison of their vitamin B12, folate and ferritin levels with a control group
Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.
research Steroidogenesis in steroid related cancers
Steroid-producing capabilities in certain cancers may contribute to treatment resistance.
research Clinics in diagnostic imaging (221)
A bladder rupture from prostate treatment was healed with catheterization and antibiotics.
research Does treatment with dutasteride or finasteride has impact on renal morphology? Experimental study
Dutasteride and finasteride cause kidney damage, with dutasteride being more harmful.
research Asociación entre disfunción eréctil y funcionalidad del subsistema conyugal en pacientes con hiperplasia prostática benigna
Erectile dysfunction is linked to marital issues in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Adult Male Hypogonadism: A Laboratory Medicine Perspective on Its Diagnosis and Management
Accurate testosterone measurement and standardized lab practices are crucial for diagnosing and managing adult male hypogonadism.
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
research Fertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion
The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.
research Hypertension: sex-related differences in drug treatment, prevalence and blood pressure control in primary care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research A brief review of the literature on the malignant ureteral obstruction
Managing malignant ureteral obstruction is challenging and requires personalized treatment to protect kidney function and patient health.
research Geographical Differences in Male Infertility between the United States and Canada: Insights from the Andrology Research Consortium
American men are older, more obese, and have longer infertility than Canadian men.
research Unilateral branch retinal artery occlusion in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.