Posts by: Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana brings more than 8 years of academic research and experience as well as Scientific writing and editing to her role as a Science and Research writer. She also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology in Coimbra, Portugal, where she also received her PhD in Health Science and Technologies, with a specialty in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

May 26, 2017

Αlpha Blocker Isn’t Necessary in LUTS Patients Using 5ARIs, But Switch May Need Care, Study Suggests

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Patients being treated with a combination 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5ARIs) and an alpha blocker may switch to 5ARIs alone with no worsening of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a new study ... Read more

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

Aquablation Safe, Potentially More Efficient than TURP, Phase 3 Trial Suggests

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Aquablation is a safe and more efficient procedure to treat men with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) than is TURP, according to early results of the Phase 3 WATER ... Read more

March 15, 2017

Developmental and Genetic Anomalies Associated with Enlarged Prostate, Study Suggests

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A developmental anomaly and an absence of the Stk11 gene may be associated with the onset of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study in mice. The research, “Specific ... Read more

March 10, 2017

Minimally Invasive HoLEP Has Advantages Over More Established TURP in BPH Patients

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A minimally invasive laser procedure known as HoLEP is becoming a popular alternative to the more established TURP in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). According to a new Indian study, HoLEP’s advantages include ... Read more

March 6, 2017

BPH Patients with Bothersome Symptoms Frequently Seek Medical Advice, Study Says

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Many patients with bothersome urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) consult a doctor about their condition, a new study says. In terms of treatment, these patients prefer those that ... Read more

February 22, 2017

Larger Prostates Mean More Erectile Dysfunction, Researchers Find

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The larger the prostate, the more erectile dysfunction there is in men with the lower urinary tract (LUTS) problems that an enlarged prostate causes, according to a study. The finding ... Read more

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017

Jasmine-compound and Standard-therapy Combo Show Promise as BPH Treatment

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A jasmine-derived organic compound called methyl jasmonate (MeJA) could be used in conjunction with standard therapies to treat men with enlarged prostates, according to a study with rates. The combination could ... Read more

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017

No Elevated Breast Cancer Risk Seen in BPH Patients Treated with 5ARIs in Study

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Treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can increase breast size in men, a condition called gynecomastia, but they don’t raise a person’s risk of breast cancer, according to a ... Read more

February 13, 2017

Chronic Prostate Inflammation Promotes BPH, Urinary Tract Problems, Study Says

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Chronic prostate inflammation may trigger the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary complications, according to a new study in which the researchers contend the prevalence of a certain ... Read more

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017

BPH Patients Using 5-ARIs Not at Higher Risk of Dying of Prostate Cancer, Study Reports

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Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who are treated with enzyme 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are not at a higher risk of dying of prostate cancer than those using α-blockers, a new study reports. ... Read more