Posts by: Ana Pamplona, PhD

Ana Pamplona, PhD

Ana holds her PhD in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Science and Technology from Lisbon (UNL). She has worked in the T-cell differentiation and Tumor targeting Lab at Instituto de Medicina Molecular, headed by Prof. Bruno Silva-Santos, and has served as a scientific reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal Infection & Immunity.

December 15, 2015December 15, 2015

BPH, Prostate Cancer Treatments Using Androgen Pathway Given Fresh Look

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The role of androgens and androgen receptor signals in the inflammation-induced development of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer, two conditions with different epidemiological and pathological features, is the focus of a ... Read more

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015

Prostatic Urethral Lift Suggested as Early BPH Therapy

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A new study reviewing recent literature on the prostatic urethral lift suggests the procedure is a safe and lower cost “new paradigm” for the early treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia ... Read more

November 18, 2015November 18, 2015

Holmium Laser Enucleation Tested as Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

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Patients who underwent holmium laser enucleation as a surgical treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) had greater satisfaction and better quality of life outcomes, according to a recent study entitled, “Analysis of ... Read more