research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and Prostate Cancer Prevention: A Victim of the Times?
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are safe long-term but may be outdated for preventing less significant prostate cancer.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Chemoprevention – History and general principles
Cancer prevention has progressed with successful drugs and vaccines, but challenges remain in understanding genetic changes and improving strategies.
research Putting it all together: How do primary care physicians interpret and use the results of prevention trials?
Primary care doctors rarely use cancer prevention drugs due to concerns about side effects, costs, and effectiveness.
research Proscar and Propecia—A Therapeutic Perspective
Finasteride is effective for treating BPH but not recommended for prostate cancer prevention.
research Pertinence d’une chimioprévention à partir de l’étude PCPT
Finasteride shows promise for preventing prostate cancer, but more research is needed.
research Clinical research on preoperative application of finasteride in reducing transurethral resection syndrome
Preoperative finasteride can help prevent and reduce transurethral resection syndrome.
research MP-03.07: Does finasteride have a preventive effect on a chronic bacterial prostatitis? Pilot study using an animal model
The effectiveness of finasteride for preventing chronic bacterial prostatitis is unclear.
research Finasteride, To Take, or Not to Take
Finasteride may help prevent prostate cancer, but more research is needed.
research Low-dose finasteride in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive narrative review of efficacy, safety, and preventative potential
Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Off-label prescriptions: patient safety first
Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
research Contraceptive implants considered 'safe'
Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
research Three Considerations Before Advising 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors for Chemoprevention
5-α-reductase inhibitors don't prevent prostate cancer but may reduce unnecessary biopsies.
research Does Finasteride Have a Preventive Effect on Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis? Pilot Study Using an Animal Model
Finasteride may help prevent chronic bacterial prostatitis, with better results when combined with antibiotics.
research Provenge is Talk of GU Malignancies Congress
Provenge extends prostate cancer survival by about 4 months.
research MP44-04 TRENDS IN 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR USE BEFORE AND AFTER THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SAFETY WARNING
Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Louisiana Marinas and Boat Launches, LOSCO (2003) [marinas]
Finasteride, selenium, and vitamin E may help prevent prostate cancer.
research Use of diphenylcyclopropenone for alopecia areata treatment during pregnancy
DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
research Antifungal Prophylaxis for Coccidioidomycosis: How Long Is Long Enough?
Stopping antifungal prophylaxis after 1 year may be safe for low-risk transplant patients.
research Outcomes Associated With the Use of Finasteride: An Evaluation of this Medication as a Chemoprotective Agent and its Efficacy
Finasteride can't be recommended for cancer prevention due to concerns about high-grade cancer risk.
research PCPT, MTOPS and the use of 5ARIs: a Canadian consensus regarding implications for clinical practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
research Finasteride chemoprevention might be cost-effective in high-risk populations
Finasteride may be cost-effective for preventing prostate cancer in high-risk groups.
research Dermatological medications and local therapeutics
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research Finasteride for prostatic disease: an updated and comprehensive review
Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
research The prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph)
A vaccine may prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
research P13 DMARD preconception counselling and reinforcement should be a norm in all rheumatology clinics
Rheumatology clinics should always provide preconception counseling for women on DMARDs.
research 309 DOES VARIATION IN EITHER AGE AT START OF THERAPY OR DURATION OF THERAPY MAKE CHEMOPREVENTION WITH FINASTERIDE COST-EFFECTIVE?
Starting finasteride at age 65 and continuing until age 80 is the most cost-effective strategy for prostate cancer prevention.
research Prostaglandin E2 prevents radiotherapy-induced alopecia by attenuating transit amplifying cell apoptosis through promoting G1 arrest
Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair cells.
research Editorial comment 1
Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research Primärprävention urologischer Tumore: Prostatakarzinom
Prostate cancer prevention now focuses on healthy diets and some medications, not vitamins.
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.