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Marc Greenstein

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (3)

Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics

A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons. Inflammation or infection of the prostate, prostatic enlargement and, of course, cancer of the prostate are the most common causes of an elevated PSA. A recent study from Palermo Italy reviewed the... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/30/2008, comments (0)

What is a Normal Testosterone Level?

Dear Dr. Motola, Four years ago I had surgery for a left inguinal hernia, which unfortunately resulted in uncorrected internal post-op bleeding causing ischemia and subsequent atrophy to the left testicle. Until recently, I've never had my testosterone level checked against the reference range. I am 83 years old and... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (2)

Low PSA: Can Your PSA Level Be Too Low?

Dear Dr. Motola, If a person has a low PSA can you attribute this to any particular factor or factors? In other words are there any medical reasons for a low PSA? A friend told me that there has to be mitigating factors for this low score. A low PSA is usually desirable as it will be associated with a lower likelihood of... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/18/2008, comments (3)

Low PSA and the norm

If a person has a low PSA can you attribute this to any particular factor or factors? In other words are there any medical reasons for a low PSA? A friend told me that there has to be mitigating factors for this low score.

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posted 03/24/2008, comment (1)

More Foods to Prevent Prostate Cancer

I would like to continue reviewing the importance of nutrition in prostate cancer. Our last post covered the use of vitamin E, selenium and green tea to prevent prostate cancer. These supplements can also be used to help a person fight an existing cancer or someone stop the return of their cancer after it has been treated. Lycopene-rich... Read more Chevron

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