October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
Unexplained anemia in older men may be linked to urological issues like urinary retention.
March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” The discovery of 5α-reductase deficiency in guevedoces led to the development of important urologic medications.
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December 2012 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” 5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
December 2004 in “Annales d Urologie” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
September 2011 in “Urology” Biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in adults showed no symptom improvement.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Urology” Cutaneous vesicostomy and cystoscopic valve ablation both have pros and cons for managing posterior urethral valves.
June 2011 in “British Journal of Urology” Regulatory challenges make developing combination therapies in urology difficult and costly.
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August 2004 in “BJU international” Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.
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November 2001 in “Urology” The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
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January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research” Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
September 2011 in “Urology” Urinary PSA could be an early marker for enlarged prostate.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” Family doctors can manage older men with urinary symptoms using exams, tests, and medications.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” BPH management needs better long-term studies and prevention strategies.
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November 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
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February 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Identifying and managing risk factors before cataract surgery is crucial to prevent complications.
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July 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
January 2023 in “Andrologia” American men are older, more obese, and have longer infertility than Canadian men.
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July 2024 in “Toxins” OnabotulinumtoxinA is used to treat wrinkles, pain, sweating, hair loss, and more by temporarily paralyzing muscles and affecting pain pathways.
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October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
September 2021 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” COVID-19 worsens urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, requiring careful treatment management.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
Evidence-based urology improved treatment and quality of life for conditions like BPH by shifting from surgery to effective medications like finasteride and dutasteride.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with better urinary symptoms have a lower risk of death.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.