research Androgen receptors and their biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
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research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Acne and acneiform eruptions
Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
research Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research Effects of 5-?±-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) on Per Operative Blood Loss in Patients with BPH undergoing TURP
Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
research Polygenic risk score predicting susceptibility and outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Han Chinese
Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Evidence for the efficacy and safety of tadalafil and finasteride in combination for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Poster Presentations
Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
research Comparison of Different Alpha-blocker Combinations in Male Hypertensives with Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
The doxazosin plus tamsulosin combination improved symptoms effectively with fewer side effects.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study
Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
research Referee report. For: Exploring the use of phytotherapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: A Journey from Adult Stem Cells to Induced Pluripotent Cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells are a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
research Hirsutism-A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia: The role of finasteride as a dual agent
Finasteride treats hair loss and reduces prostate cancer risk.
research Clinical effects and economical impact of dutasteride and finasteride therapy in Italian men with LUTS
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
research Treatment of refractory hematospermia with Finasteride: A prospective placebo-controlled study
Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
research UP-02.009 Clinical Significance of Intravesical Prostatic Protrusion/Prostate Volume
The IPP index is linked to storage symptoms and leftover urine, and may help manage urinary tract symptoms.
research UP-02.008 Patients' Characteristics and Urodynamic Parameters of Pressure-Flow Study Failure of Patients in Our Institution
Some patients fail bladder function tests due to lower flow rates and higher remaining urine volumes, but the exact reasons for failure are unclear.
research Sleep Problems are Associated with Development and Progression of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Results from REDUCE
Poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of developing and worsening urinary problems in men.
research Finasteride for treatment of refractory hemospermia: prospective placebo-controlled study
research Single‐stage dorsal inlay split‐skin graft for salvage anterior urethral reconstruction
Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
research Involvement of Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK)/Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) Signaling Pathway in Proliferation of Urethral Plate Fibroblasts in Finasteride-Induced Rat Hypospadias
The MAPK/ERK pathway is crucial in controlling cell growth and death in finasteride-induced hypospadias.
research Overview of Urethral Reconstruction by Tissue Engineering: Current Strategies, Clinical Status and Future Direction
The best method for urethral reconstruction is using hypoxia-preconditioned stem cells with autologous cells on a vascularized synthetic scaffold.
research A new method to facilitate complicated urethral catheterization in men: a technical point of view
A new method using a Foley catheter on a ureteroscope makes difficult urethral catheterization easier and more effective.
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 Study of Constructing Tissue Engineered Urethra Membrane Using Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Nano Silk Fiber in Vitro
Rabbit hair follicle stem cells and nano silk fibers can create a tissue-engineered urethra.
research Regenerative Versus Nonregenerative Repair of the Renal Medulla After Reversal of Ureteral Obstruction
Regenerative repair is essential to prevent long-term kidney function issues after obstruction.
research Comparative Outcomes of Cutaneous Vesicostomy Versus Cystoscopic Valve Ablation in the Initial Management of Posterior Urethral Valves
Cutaneous vesicostomy and cystoscopic valve ablation both have pros and cons for managing posterior urethral valves.
research Identification of a novel homozygous LAMB3 mutation in a Chinese male with junctional epidermolysis bullosa and severe urethra stenosis: A case report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.