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Saw Palmetto For Prostate
BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged
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References
Bent S, Kane C, Shinohara K, et al. Saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia. NEJM. 2006;354:557-566.
Abrams P, Chapple C, Khoury S, Roehrborn C, de la Rosette J; International Scientific Committee. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older men. J Urol. 2009;181:1779-1787.
Kirby R, Lepor H. Evaluation and nonsurgical management of...
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Enlarged Prostate: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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