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Prostate-Shrinking Medications
In 1992, Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first drug introduced that reduces the size of the... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options: Medical Castration: Antagonist vs...
Medical therapy to induce a castration is generally intended for use in patients who have advanced disease not curable by surgery,... Read more »
A Close Look at the Medications Used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia...
Studies of the drug phenoxybenzamine, a non-specific alpha blocker, led to a better understanding of the control of the smooth muscle tone... Read more »
What are the differences between Flomax, Uroxatral, and Avodart?
Dear Dr. Motola, What are the differences between Flomax, Uroxatral, and Avodart? Flomax and Uroxatral are both drugs that are... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Research News: How Does It Apply To Me?
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002. I still remember going with him to his doctor's appointment where we nervously sat in... Read more »
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New Medication May Aid Late-Stage Prostate Patients
A Phase 3 trail on the drug abiraterone has found it may benefit patients with late-stage prostate cancer. The study of 47 men who had undergone... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor if you have bothersome symptoms or if you notice blood in your urine. If your urine flow stops... Read more »
Supplements May Hurt Prostate Cancer Patients
Some common vitamin supplements aimed at improving prostate health may be harmful instead, researchers say. A study in Michigan found that two types... Read more »
Treating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prost...
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
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