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Pregnancy and Aids

Pregnancy and Aids Women with HIV should know that there is risk of transmission from them to their baby. But, with proper knowledge and care, they can protect their baby and also lead a happy and safe life. What is HIV/Aids? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome […]

Overactive Bladder Medications are Only Slightly Beneficial

Overactive Bladder Medications are Only Slightly Beneficial For men and women with an overactive bladder, medications are tempting. From rushing to the bathroom while spending a day out shopping or running errands to getting up several times a night, an overactive bladder is inconvenient and often uncomfortable. Approximately 11 to 16 million U.S. women experience […]

Poor Semen Quality Linked to High-Pesticide Produce

Poor Semen Quality Linked to High-Pesticide Produce A healthy diet – one including a lot of fruits and vegetables – is great for fertility. But, according to a recent study, men who eat fruits and vegetables with high pesticide levels (including foods such as strawberries, spinach, and peppers) have a lower sperm count as well […]

Bladder Wall Thickness May Predict Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO) Severity

Bladder Wall Thickness May Predict Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO) Severity New research has emerged linking bladder wall thickness with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) severity. Researchers studied 236 men with lower urinary tract symptoms and found that when BOO increased, so did bladder wall thickness. The thicker the bladder wall, the more severe the BOO, including […]

Tumor size and Prostate Cancer Death Rate

Tumor size and Prostate Cancer Death Rate Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in men. The pathophysiology of prostate malignancy revolves around abnormal extra-mitotic division of cells that may compromise the normal functioning of prostate gland. It is imperative to mention that the lifetime risk of developing prostate malignancy […]

Black Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Black Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Prostate malignancy is invariably the most common cancer among males and is associated with high morbidity and mortality in the absence of a viable treatment approach. Several risk factors have been identified by investigators to assess the risk profile in susceptible males in order to initiate early screening process. […]

Living with Prostate Cancer

Living with Prostate Cancer According to a new study reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (1), investigators suggested that despite high overall prevalence of prostate cancer, the patients and their loved-ones have very little knowledge about the different stages and phases of cancer management and survival. After carefully analyzing the quality of life of […]

Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer – Part 2

Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer Robotic Prostatectomy This procedure involves the use of advanced technology to guide surgical tools in order to minimize blood loss and precision of the procedure. The benefit of using Robotic Prostatectomy over other surgical modalities are many folds. For example: Robotic prostatectomy is associated with low morbidity and early return […]

Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer – Part 1

Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer Surgery is a preferred modality of care in the management of localized cancer (Stage T1 or T2). Unfortunately, for advanced or widespread disease, adjuvant modalities of care are usually needed. The team of doctors make critical decisions regarding the choice of surgery by evaluating factors like: Staging of cancer (size […]

Medical treatment of prostate cancer – Part 2

Medical treatment of prostate cancer Here are more modalities of care for prostate cancer management: Hormone Therapy Hormone therapy help in reducing the serum levels of testosterone in the body, as high testosterone levels are associated with enlargement and excessive growth of prostatic cells. Cutting off the source of growth and nutrition via limiting the availability […]

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